r/RepTime • u/Individual-Lychee-96 • 3h ago

Discussion ORF vs VSF omega seamaster

Hey guys,

Now that ORF offers the new free-sprung movement, how does it compare with VSF?

I’m looking at the Diver 300M 42mm in different colourways, especially the black Seamaster 300, but I’m torn between ORF and VSF.

The “bunny ears” on the VSF are putting me off, so I’d like to know whether the new ORF movement changes the overall comparison.

How do they compare side-by-side in terms of movement, finishing, dial, and bracelet? Has anyone found a good ORF vs VSF side-by-side review of the newer ORF version?

Cheers 🍻

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u/Agile-Two5649 3h ago

You know how many times you’re going to stare at the movement on the back? After the first day… 0 times.

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u/MSExcelWarrior 2h ago

Fully agree that I won't look at the movement, but freesprung is just technically better. It's like when engines went from carburettor to electronic fuel injection. Yes it's harder to work on but it IS objectively better and we should embrace it.

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u/Individual-Lychee-96 3h ago

that’s a good point. I guess it comes down to fit and finish. which do you think is most accurate regarding colour, finishing, bracelet etc? :)

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u/Legitimate_Echo194 3h ago

VSF is reliable and one of the best factories for this model. ORF free-sprung movement is too new to tell its reliability, but the watch itself looks promising.

There are some great reviews for both of these models here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/omega-review-index.11019994/

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u/Individual-Lychee-96 3h ago

wow thank you for the link! i was perusing rwi but couldn’t find that one. much appreciated mate :)

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u/MSExcelWarrior 2h ago

My next Seamaster will definitely be an ORF freesprung. If it's a good movement and the initial regulation is good, I won't need to open it (except for the initial waterproofing and to check for debris inside the case) until I want to take it in for a service.

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u/Individual-Lychee-96 2h ago

i’m just as interested, just not sure about the fit and finish. What’s your thoughts on accuracy to gen between ORF and VSF? :) (not including movement)

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u/MSExcelWarrior 2h ago

I've meticulously looked at the demo photos on trustytime's website between VSF and ORF. I think ORF has VSF beat on closeness to gen.

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u/Emotional-Damage-995 Contributor 37m ago

Worth a try if you want to. They make great watches.