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VSF OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M ��Golf Edition�� 41.5mm
The VSF 8500 clone movement remains the definitive standard for Aqua Terra replicas due to its functional jumping hour hand and accurate bridge architecture.
Powered by VSF Custom Caliber 8500
Unlike standard replicas that utilize a decorated ETA base, the VSF custom 8500 is built from the ground up to mimic the genuine Omega Co-Axial escapement layout. It features a functioning jumping hour hand, allowing the user to adjust the date forward or backward without stopping the seconds hand. The black balance wheel and dual barrel aesthetics provide a highly accurate visual representation of the genuine METAS certified caliber through the exhibition caseback.
VSF custom 8500 calibers are generally regulated to 卤3��5 s/day from the factory, offering stable amplitude and reliable daily performance.
- �� Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
- �� Complications: Jumping hour hand, date display, hacking seconds
- �� Winding Direction: Bidirectional
Technical Specifications
The case measures 41.5mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.2mm and a 48mm lug-to-lug profile. The twisted lyre lugs feature crisp transitions between the brushed sides and polished bevels.
Features the signature vertical textured lines. The emerald green ��Seamaster�� text and outer minute track numbers are sharply printed, matching the distinctive Golf edition colorway.
A fixed, high-polish smooth bezel that steps down cleanly to the mid-case, accurately reflecting the dress-sport hybrid nature of the Aqua Terra line.
Constructed with solid end links, featuring brushed outer links and polished center links. The twin-trigger butterfly clasp operates with tight tolerances and minimal endplay.
Why VSF for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: ��Why not JVS or ORF?��
The primary advantage of the VSF production lies in its proprietary movement architecture. While rival factories often use standard Asian 2824 movements with decorative plates glued on top, VSF engineered a custom 8500 clone that includes the functional jumping hour hand. This allows for historically accurate time-setting and date adjustment without hacking the seconds, a crucial feature for the Aqua Terra series.
Full Disclosure: The rotor on the VSF custom 8500 movement can be slightly more audible than the genuine METAS certified caliber, and the date wheel font weight is marginally thicker upon close loupe inspection.
Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE | 231.10.42.21.02.004 |
| FACTORY / VERSION | VSF Golf Edition |
| MOVEMENT | VSF Custom Caliber 8500 |
| CASE MATERIAL | 316L Stainless Steel |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS | 150g | 13.2mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME | Sapphire with AR | Super-LumiNova |
| DIMENSIONS | 41.5mm � 48.0mm � 13.2mmManual measurements �� minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE | 50m stated �� professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the VSF 8500 movement feature a true jumping hour hand?
A: Yes, the VSF custom 8500 caliber replicates the genuine function, allowing you to adjust the hour hand independently in one-hour jumps to set the date or change time zones without stopping the seconds hand.
Q: How accurate is the green accent color on the seconds hand and dial text?
A: VSF has closely matched the specific emerald green of the genuine 231.10.42.21.02.004 ��Golf�� edition. Under natural light, the hue is highly accurate, though under harsh artificial lighting, it may appear slightly more saturated than the genuine piece.
Q: Is the bracelet interchangeable with genuine Omega straps?
A: Yes, the lug width is a standard 20mm. The case profile allows for seamless integration with aftermarket or genuine Omega leather and rubber straps designed for the 41.5mm Aqua Terra case.
Q: What is the most noticeable visual tell on this VSF Aqua Terra?
A: While the movement decoration is excellent, the balance wheel is black instead of the genuine��s specific DLC coating, and the rotor bearing sits slightly higher. Additionally, the date font weight can be marginally thicker than genuine.
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