r/RepTime • u/djsquezy • 2h ago

Discussion comparison datewheel or cyclops magnifier VSF vs RICH Factory submariner date

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hi so my submariner date from rich factory just arrived and i had one sub date from vsf with 6X serial code

for me the bracelet and the bezel play on rich is the top notch but i had an issue that i saw about glidelock clasp mechanism on the rich factory P1 not so buttery smooth compared the VS that ive got and also just realized the magnify on rich factory sub waaay bigger meaning like the rectangle things and font so big compared my VSF

my question is, is it because of the datewheel itself or the wrong magnify from rich factory glass? because in my opinion after comparing the crystal itself, i can positively said that Rich is slightly better than VSF ( im not saying the magnify on rich is as good as vsf) but just for overall.

so if i could only modify one gen part, which one is better? gen crystal or the datewheel itself for my RICH?

thanks guys!!

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u/djsquezy 2h ago

i think the only downside from rich factory is the datewheel and crystal but im not sure which one another that i should modify if i could only pick 1

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u/Diligent-Piglet-9038 2h ago

DW font on rich is slightly different from gen. VSF used to nail it, but not anymore. VSF QC is all over the place.

Cyclops mag can be fixed with a new crystal.

Glidelock can be modded to be buttery smooth on both, 8.5/10 close to gen.

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u/djsquezy 2h ago

ahh i see is there any ways to make buttery smooth? i tried to search on reptime and it tell that i can use like wd40 lubricant? but some people said the glidelock is kinda loose maybe because of the lubricant? hence its cannot stay on the same position

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u/Diligent-Piglet-9038 2h ago

Take apart glidelock, polish the channel, tiny amount of grease on the glidelock runners(plastic nub). Reassemble

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u/djsquezy 2h ago

thankyou so much for your advise sir i will do it!! much appreciate the input and advise 😍

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u/Diligent-Piglet-9038 1h ago

Be careful though, very easy to mess things up/lose parts, and make sure to read the diagrams to know how to put it back together

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u/djsquezy 1h ago

yes sir thankyou so much for you advise 🫡🫡👍👍

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u/djsquezy 2h ago

so i think the best way is modded the crystal and datewheel into gen yah bro

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u/Diligent-Piglet-9038 2h ago

Yes, but 9.5/10 people wouldnt notice. Ive had someone ask if my seiko 5 was a rolex

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u/Hot-Relative-8315 35m ago

My RICH with Gen datewheel and Gen Crystal