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VSF OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Worldtimer 43mm
The benchmark for functional world time complications and laser-ablated titanium dial replication.
Powered by VS Custom 8938 Integrated Caliber
The VSF 8938 is engineered specifically to support the complex dial layout of the Aqua Terra Worldtimer. Unlike standard Asian ETA clones with glued decorative plates, this movement features a functional independent hour hand setting, allowing the user to adjust local time without hacking the seconds or disrupting the minute hand. The central 24-hour Hesalite disc rotates synchronously with the primary timekeeping mechanism, providing accurate day/night indication across the globe. Visual finishing includes the signature arabesque Geneva waves and a blackened balance wheel, maintaining aesthetic fidelity to METAS certified specifications. Ensure your piece meets for optimal performance.
卤3��5 s/day (typical for VSF premium dual-barrel calibers).
- �� Power Reserve: Approximately 40 �� 50 hours (dual barrel structure)
- �� Complications: Synchronized 24-hour world time disc, independent hour hand adjustment
- �� Winding Direction: Bidirectional
Technical Specifications
43mm diameter with an approximate thickness of 14.2mm. The case exhibits the classic twisted lug design with alternating brushed and polished surfaces.
Features vertical teak stripes, a dual-color Hesalite 24-hour ring, and a central Grade 5 titanium plate with a laser-sculpted relief of the Northern Hemisphere.
Fixed, high-polish bezel that frames the expansive dial, maximizing the legibility of the 24 global city names printed on the outer track.
Solid 316L steel links with polished centers and brushed outers, secured by a twin-trigger butterfly clasp marked with the OMEGA emblem.
Why VSF for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: ��Why not standard generic factories?��
VSF is currently the only manufacturer to successfully replicate both the mechanical functionality of the 8938 caliber and the intricate laser-ablated titanium map. Competing versions often use flat printed central dials and lack the independent hour adjustment, essentially rendering the world time feature static or difficult to use.
Full Disclosure: Due to the complex multi-layered dial and world time module, the VSF case measures approximately 14.2mm thick, which is slightly thicker than a standard three-hand Aqua Terra, and the central map��s ocean blue tone can appear slightly darker than genuine under direct harsh lighting.
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Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE | 220.10.43.22.03.001 |
| FACTORY / VERSION | VSF Edition |
| MOVEMENT | VS Custom 8938 Integrated Automatic |
| CASE MATERIAL | 316L High-Strength Steel |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS | 170-180g | ~14.2 mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME | Domed Sapphire with double AR | Swiss Super-LumiNova (Blue) |
| DIMENSIONS | 43 mm � 50 mm � 14.2 mmManual measurements �� minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE | Stated 150m �� professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the central world time disc actually rotate on this VSF model?
A: Yes, the 24-hour Hesalite ring is fully functional and rotates automatically with the movement, allowing you to read the time in 24 major cities simultaneously without manual repositioning.
Q: How do I adjust the date on the VSF Aqua Terra Worldtimer?
A: The VSF 8938 clone movement replicates the genuine mechanism, meaning there is no quick-set date position. The date is adjusted by advancing the independent hour hand forward or backward in the first crown position.
Q: Is the central earth map printed or textured?
A: VSF uses a Grade 5 titanium plate with laser-ablated micro-engraving to create a 3D relief of the continents, closely mimicking the texture and topographical depth of the genuine dial rather than using a flat printed surface.
Q: Are there any known quirks with the VSF 8938 movement?
A: Due to the complex gearing required to drive the synchronized 24-hour disc and the independent hour hand, users may notice slightly more resistance when setting the time compared to a standard three-hand movement. This is normal for this specific clone caliber.
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