VSF Factory Rolex Submariner 126613LB Gain Weight Yellow Gold Two Tone Blue Ceramic 904L Steel 1:1 Best Edition VS3235 V2 Version!
[Review] VS Factory 126613LB “Bluesy” V2: The Weighted King is Here
VSF has just raised the bar again with the?V2 Weighted Edition?of the 41mm Submariner 126613LB. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it??s a direct response to the “weight-weenies” in the community who felt the V1 was too light to pass the “hand-test.”
1. The Weight Gap: Closed.
The biggest “tell” on gold reps has always been the weight.
- The Stats:?V1 sat around 140g, which felt like a standard 904L steel sub. The?V2 clocks in at ~180g.
- The VSF Approach:?Unlike budget factories that just slap on 2-3 extra links to cheat the scale (ruining the taper and fit), VSF redesigned the?mid-case and center links?using a higher-density custom alloy. It keeps the gen-spec dimensions while providing that critical “Gen-like” heft.
2. “Naked Steel” is a Thing of the Past
The “Bluesy” nightmare is seeing silver steel peeking through the link gaps when the bracelet curves.
- Individual Link Plating:?VSF plates each link?before?assembly. This ensures?full gold coverage?on the sides and hinge points. No “white spots” or exposed steel gaps here.
- Plating Hue:?The gold tone is spot-on??not that “cheddar cheese” yellow or copper-red found on low-tier reps. It??s a soft, 18k-matching pale gold.
3. Dial & Bezel: Macro-Level Precision
- Sunburst & Rehaut:?The blue sunburst dial is arguably the best in the game, reacting beautifully to different lighting. The rehaut engraving is deep, clean, and perfectly aligned with the minute markers.
- The Bezel:?The ceramic insert has a high-quality “Liquid White” (off-white) lume pip. The click feel is tactile and mechanical, with zero backplay.
4. Movement: The GOAT 3235
Inside is the?Dandong 3235 clone??the undisputed king of rep movements.
- V2 Upgrade:?This version standardizes the?27-jewel bearing system. It??s quieter, more efficient, and more durable than the hybrid versions floating around previously.
- Specs:?True 72-hour power reserve, instant date flip at midnight, and a rock-solid beat rate. This is as close as you get to a “set it and forget it” rep movement.
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