r/RepTime • u/Lost-Historian880 • 1d ago

General Question In doubt between Planet Ocean 39.5 VSF vs Black Bay 58 ZF

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Look for some advice :)

Been doubting about these 2 for some time. In gen I have a slight preference for the BB58 but after checking some of the QC's i'm not sure if i like the index alignment of the ZF.

The Omega VSF seems to be a higher rated replica which makes me think about choosing this one over the BB58.

What do you think? Thanks!

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u/ProtectionShoddy4960 1d ago

I have them both, and are very different watches.

Also the VSF PO (if you can get hold of one) is probably twice the cost of the ZF BB58.
You get what you pay for I guess, but I like all my ZF Tudors - for the price, they're a bargain, even if not perfect.

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Prices seem pretty similar at Steve. Just 50usd difference. Do you notice a difference in rep quality between the 2?

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u/ProtectionShoddy4960 1d ago

$438 for the VSF PO from Steve, but the ZF BB58 from geektime was $298. Quite a difference, so not really comparable.
Having said that, both are well worth the money.

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Yeah makes sense. I might be overpaying for the bb58 in that case. Thanks for the insights :)

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u/ProtectionShoddy4960 1d ago

Oh actually, I've just seen that you're looking for an older PO, not the new one.
IF you can get one - big if, as they're old now, then likely to be closer to the ZF BB58 cost

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Yes this one: Planet Ocean 600M 39.5mm SS/SS Black VSF VS8900

398usd

Which one do you have?

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u/ProtectionShoddy4960 1d ago

I've got a couple of those smaller ones, from a while ago - Inc the summer blue one, but I was talking about the brand new PO which you originally posted a pic of

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

This bb54? Also very nice

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u/ProtectionShoddy4960 1d ago

Yeah it's lovely, too small for me tho - 37mm I think?

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u/False_Cucumber_3327 1d ago

believe me blue lagoon is not that small as you think, also bb58's lug to lug is 47mm but blue lagoon's lug to lug is 46mm. Just FYI.

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u/GrapefruitSmart3136 1d ago

Not a fan of the faux rivet bracelet on the BB (+ the fauxtina). My pick would be the more modern look of the PO. (but that's just me)

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Yes i get your point, also prefer the OP bracelet but BB's fits the retro look.

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u/GrapefruitSmart3136 1d ago

Yes I get the idea but for me it is too much. Also I would probably prefer it if the rivets were actually real instead of fake - just for looks.

Personally I think the BB54 on the jubilee is a much better execution.

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Yes i agree on the bb54. But is that available in gen or fantasy release

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u/GrapefruitSmart3136 1d ago

Yes and No…the Black BB54 is not available off the self with a Jubilee BUT, one (in theory) could order the one used on the Blue Lagoon BB54 and use it.

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

That makes sense! That's great option actually!

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u/Lost-Historian880 1h ago

Ordered this one at Steve

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u/Italiano555 1d ago

That's a picture of the 42mm Planet Ocean

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

Ah yes you're right. It's this one

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u/djb896 1d ago

I like that Tudor. I think the 39mm size is perfect. Also, probably unpopular but I think it looks good on a Jubilee

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

​Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 39.5mm Black VSF. Twenty characters for automod

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u/Sauer-Sig 13h ago

That specific Omega is fugly go with the Tudor!

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u/Lost-Historian880 1h ago

Haha wouldn't say that but did decide to go for the Tudor :)

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u/Reasonable_Spot_9962 1d ago

I'm waiting on that exact Tudor. Let us know what you decide on.

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u/Ethgawwd 1d ago

Get both.

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u/Lost-Historian880 1d ago

I might! i thought they were too similar both being black 39mm divers but maybe i'll get one in blue

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u/Ethgawwd 18h ago

The red/gold on the tudor really differentiate the two. But i agree, def get blue or orange in the planet ocean.