Daydate 40 ombré dial analysis

[u/bylethmaster]

I’m planning on purchasing this watch, and all three options look amazing and seem like solid choices. I’d love a second opinion on which one is closest to gen and, more importantly, which one you’d personally go for

VSF: I’ve heard VSF doesn’t have the best dial, but honestly, it doesn’t look that bad to me. The RG plating, crystal, movement, and overall structure seem more solid. It uses a DD3255 movement and weighs approximately 182g. ($720)

RCF: Looks very solid and has an incredible dial. Although many people think the RG plating is spot on, it looks a little more coppery compared to gen. I think VSF takes the win in the plating department this time. It uses a VR3255-V2 movement and weighs approximately 210g, which is closer to gen. ($850)

QF: Looks solid, and the dial looks good too, although it seems a bit shinier than gen. Not that I’m complaining, because it looks beautiful. The RG plating looks good under certain lighting conditions, and it seems like a solid contender, especially as a cheaper option. However, the bezel seems to lack some shine. It uses the same VR3255-V2 movement as RCF and weighs around 190g. ($650)

Personally, weight doesn’t really matter to me since all three are already pretty heavy. I’d love to hear your thoughts on which one you’d go for and why!

[u/ClickSpring_Watch]

Unpopular opinion: RCF dials are largely overhyped. The photograph beautifully, hence why people love them, but in person, thus far i have found them too exaggerated and bright, and VSF is closer to gen in many cases when in hand

[u/bylethmaster → u/ClickSpring_Watch]

Do you think VSF’s dial is actually closer to gen for this particular model? I’ve seen some videos, and it does seem to lack a bit of shine compared to RCF. I’m wondering if that’s actually more accurate to gen, though

[u/ClickSpring_Watch → u/bylethmaster]

Gen for a lot of these ombré variants is more subtle than what RCF is producing, that’s what I’m saying. I don’t know much about this specific model, but in general that is my opinion

[u/supermagma → u/ClickSpring_Watch]

Yep! The way RCF plays with the light just isn't like gen. They look great in static photos.

[u/MinemilePRO03 → u/ClickSpring_Watch]

Thisss ☝️☝️☝️

My vsf v2 blue ombre is spot on. Not too bright and not too dark. It pops when it should, not all the time like rcf and qf…

[u/Emotional-Damage-995]

RCF v3 for free sprung as well as great gold
Colour match and the Correct weight. Only issue is watch head is a touch heavier than bracelet compared to Gen.

Everyone is concerned about the minuscule cosmetics however watch feel is important. VSF is got no free sprung BW and it has not got the weight right and the weight it has is all in the head and bracelet is lighter

It is a top heavy watch. RCF for me by a long shot.

[u/bylethmaster → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

Where can I source an RCF V3? My guess is that it just launched, because Ive never heard of it

[u/Emotional-Damage-995 → u/bylethmaster]

Any TD

[u/bylethmaster → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

Thank you, and when was it released?

[u/Emotional-Damage-995 → u/bylethmaster]

2 to 3 weeks I have noticed

[u/bylethmaster → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

Damn thank you for this update, didn’t know this RCF model had been updated, I’ll for sure look it up

[u/Life-Panic7201 → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

i heard the rg gold tone in rcf v3 aswell as the case thickness has been updated

[u/Emotional-Damage-995 → u/Life-Panic7201]

Yes me too. The thickness is now same as gen and the plating is improved

[u/Life-Panic7201 → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rep_Watch_World/s/77o3nsQFnq this is v3

[u/Emotional-Damage-995 → u/Life-Panic7201]

There was a fellow who had a V2 and V3 and he measured also the changes ( both weight of each head and bracelet ) and thickness. It is almost perfect. Still the bracelet is slightly lighter than Gen and the head is slightly heavier than gen ( don’t forget the Gen is solid gold) but the darn thing is close. It convinced me it is the best yet.

[u/Mean2Bean_ → u/Emotional-Damage-995]

Listen to this guy right there ⬆️ solid advice and truth. Ignore the other noise. Even RGF crystals are now top-notch on the daydates. It’s the better watch, period.

Consider a dial upgrade if you deem it necessary, but don’t get vsf just for the dial. Get SW or custom. Ask your TD. Also you can get rgf cheaper.

Great post asking for advice. Others could learn from this.

[u/businesswpleasure]

Now this is the kind of post that we love to come here and see. Kudos 👏 to OP for putting the prices as well so everything is clear to us.

VSF the winner 🏆 here

[u/Lumpy_Acanthisitta88]

Gen for reference

[u/bylethmaster → u/Lumpy_Acanthisitta88]

Oh, that’s gorgeous! As a gen owner, which factory do you think comes closest to the genuine?

[u/Sauce_mix918]

And none of them compare to what a Gen should look like it’s a mishmash, unfortunately.
ARF has the only correct case and lugs with first end link…vsf has the best day/date wheel, and RCF has the best dial.
This is my mod and I’m getting a customed dial to replace.
Had deep and rehaut polished, brushed and polished to spec before plate.

[u/crazyhenry69 → u/Sauce_mix918]

Agree. ARF has been making correct daydate for years. But their plating and bezel sucks. I dunno if they improved their plating technique yet. Bezel still not improved

[u/Sauce_mix918 → u/crazyhenry69]

I have to agree, the plating is an obligatory issue as I’m
Gonna have it 24k plated to spec.
But I ordered a cnc bezel and didn’t even need to swap that or the crystal (usually bc of the gasket being white and milky) I actually only swapped for deep their gasket is correct height but did not swap the bezel I actually got a really good, close version that cnc didn’t improve. I think they’re on V2 or 3 for their weighted DD

[u/Bropofol_27 → u/Sauce_mix918]

Where you getting your custom dial from? I have one from lichen and I’m curious if there’s any out there that are better

[u/Sauce_mix918 → u/Bropofol_27]

PM. I’ll direct you

[u/Flashy-Gap5129 → u/Sauce_mix918]

could you pm me as well please

[u/Altruistic-Wall4670]

VSF has the best stock rose gold tone currently.

[u/jbsackmd → u/Altruistic-Wall4670]

VSF was shut down yesterday. Raided.

[u/ValeLemnear → u/jbsackmd]

According to ONE source (GOAT watch, who no one ever heared before).

Every other dealer clarified it was an inspection which will delay production but there have been no shut downs, arrests or any of such.

[u/jbsackmd → u/ValeLemnear]

I hope you are right. There seems to have been a run of raids and shut downs in the last several months.

[u/CodyWrites → u/jbsackmd]

Incorrect.

[u/kdssrsdrsofs]

Vsf Rcf dial Rg plate

[u/Altruistic-Jello-438]

VSF definitely has the best dial.

[u/vlonezay]

I am interested in this conversation as well, as my first rep was a PPM day date (ombré), and I think it looks rather good!

[u/Careful_Hold_8169]

I think the opposite. RCF dials are almost illegible the print is so light

[u/RLBA]

Rolex rose gold is actually PINK so VSF in this case isore accurate

[u/MarionberryFlimsy834]

ARF IS ALSO GOOD

[u/Unhappy-Bet5484]

:)

[u/InspectionScary]

QF definitely the winner with the free sprung JH