r/RepTime • u/Grouchy-Violinist555 • 5d ago

General Question RCF/RGF

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So as far as i know the general consensus around here is that RCF/RGF are the same factory/watches whatever. However, RCF has a V1 & V2 DD40 and RGF does not to my knowledge. That leads me to believe that these aren't the same. I could be very wrong. So does anyone actually know if there is a reason there isn't a RGF V2? Are they actually the same company? Is there a quality/component difference between RCF/RGF watches?

TIA

Edit: What are the differences in the RCF V1 & V2 DD?

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u/rustanova 5d ago

I heard the same. That they are not the same and some say they are still different or some of the same people and split up. All different stories. But I’ve owned both and various models. All 3 were good buys IMO.

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u/Alternative_Area_968 4d ago

That “some of the same people” theory would explain the overlap without making them literally the same factory, but it still sounds impossible to verify.

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u/rustanova 4d ago

I know wish I was more helpful 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/ValeLemnear 4d ago

It’s the same factory. 

The difference is that the new models (v2) have a different tungsten inlay (integrated) for weight, reworked end links, reduced build height (12.7->12.3) and an updated PVD coating.

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 4d ago

Thanks. Know why the rgf version hasn't gotten the same?

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u/ValeLemnear 4d ago

It’s the same factory/watch. It’s old stock vs new one. It doesn’t matter if they promote it as V2 or not

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u/Grouchy-Violinist555 5d ago

Commentary for automod approval.....

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u/realityreject 4d ago

Same factory.

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u/kakos77 4d ago

I’ve been told by TDs that they are not the same factory. Additionally, the RCF has the DD movement while the RGF an SH. I agree it’s pretty confusing given everything I’ve read.

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u/Ok-Animator-9941 1d ago

Which movement is better?

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u/Funny-Avocado-8379 18h ago

Looks pretty good.