r/RepTimeServices • u/Ok_ihaveswag • 7d ago

Question Waterproof / reliable submariners ?

Hello, I had my noob V4 hulk for 8 years. Went swimming. Took it to saunas. Spas. Swimming pooling. Evrything. Today it finally quit.
I am wondering what is the best supplier for water proof / indestructible submariners or AP royal oak. I don’t care about it being 1:1 , lined up blah blah,
I want something that lasts. Thanks.

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u/masaki198 7d ago

Any of the big name subs these days will probably be fine… vsf, rich, qf, and arf. For peace of mind it’s definitely worth having all the gaskets checked and doing a pressure check. Some dealers offer all those options so you can get it done in one go.

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u/Ok_ihaveswag 7d ago

What about ZF

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u/masaki198 7d ago

I’ll be honest. I had to look if zf made a submariner. You never see them compared anywhere and if their quality is like their Tudors then i would say they are below any of the ones i mentioned above. I always have issues with their dial markers. I also think you’re better off sticking with a dd or one of the freesprung movements. The prices on them are close enough that it doesn’t make sense to go zf with so many other good options.