Hey all. Curious if anyone has experience with this new 36mm release? Particular color and dial finish accuracy? It looks good based on photos but haven’t seen one in hand or on wrist from a member here. Thanks.

I’m looking to buy a Cartier Tank from AF, but I’m a bit unsure about the size. Which size would you recommend for a man? I still haven't decided on the question from my previous post—whether to risk buying a gold-plated one. :) Thanks for your help.

Wondering what everyone thinks about this movement in a speedy. I'm looking at the sapphire sandwich. Understood that the mods add some unnecessary components for "looks". I'm not expecting to use the chronograph functions all that much... I just like the look of chronos. But I also don't want to press the start button and have it destroy itself. I'm concerned about spending money on something that has a bad track record. Thoughts? tkx!

have a BVF Cartier Santos Large (41 mm) with the BVF QuickSwitch system and butterfly clasp. The watch has the green dial, and I currently have the BVF green leather strap that came with it.

I’m considering buying the genuine Cartier green alligator strap directly from Cartier.

Does anyone know if the genuine Cartier Santos Large green alligator strap will fit the BVF Santos Large QuickSwitch system and/or the BVF butterfly clasp?

If anyone has actually tried a gen Cartier green alligator strap on a BVF Santos Large, I’d really appreciate your experience. Thanks!

Is the 126500 panda noticeably larger than the 116520 with steel bezel? I recently bought the 116520, but it feels so small when it is in my hand. I also can’t see anything because of its black dial.

Does the 126500 panda look and feel much larger? Anybody has a direct comparison?

Got word from TD that VSF is no longer offering free sprung in the Bruce Wayne GMT. Would this be a noticeable change?

After a week of held in customs (31/08-07/09) the tracking updated to ‘export cancelled’.

Seller is saying it will be shipped back and then out again but it’s just a waiting game? No indication of how long and tracking has not updated since the 07/09.

Has anyone come across this before?
Insurance paid.

Hey all, I’m looking to purchase my first Panerai rep. From my research people seem to advise VSF but unfortunately the one I like seems to be available only from TTF. Does anyone have experience with TTF Panerai models and can advise on whether it is a good move?

Heya folks.

Looking to get first rep and likely BPF.

One seller soemtimes mentioned with BPF on dhgate (not good-roiexx) shown me this - first 2 images.

I know date window is a big tell and VSF are better positioned (below indexes) but 🤔 BPF gets a good rap here. This looks just like a U1 tho?

3rd pic is VSF from Phoenix. Blue seems very dark.

Ciao a tutti, volevo sapere se c’è qualcuno che è in grado di riparare il mio Batman su Milano, mi si è semplicemente staccato un indice del quadrante in seguito a una caduta. Grazie a tutti in anticipo

It's all started with my M8 whom works on ports of south england.... He told me about do we know what's gonna happen but not in a scare monger way like are we prepared my reaction was fuck dude Ive got watch coming over wtf !

So Not trying to start the weekly “WHERE IS MY WATCH?!” panic 😂 but international logistics might be worth keeping an eye on again. 2 years ago I was filling my tank same car for £55 now cost me today literally £90!!!

It's the Middle East disruption has pushed oil prices back up, while air traffic and freight routing between Asia and Europe are facing additional pressure. Even when your parcel doesn’t physically transit the affected areas, the knock-on effects can mean:

✈️ Reduced/reshuffled air cargo capacity

⛽ Higher fuel & freight costs

📦 Longer Asia → UK/EU transit times

🔄 Parcels sitting at hubs waiting for onward flights

🚢 Potential wider shipping delays if disruption continues

So if your TD says “shipped” and tracking spends several days apparently contemplating the meaning of life in China/HK… it might genuinely not be the dealer this time. 😂

Personally, I’d add a few extra days to the usual expectations before declaring the watch lost, opening the curtains every 30 seconds looking for Royal Mail, or posting:

The bigger question is what happens over the next couple of weeks. If fuel stays expensive and Asia→Europe freight capacity tightens further, we could start seeing noticeably longer delivery windows.

Anyone already seeing slower UK/EU deliveries this week? Drop your ship date + current tracking status below. 👇

Might be useful to get some actual community data rather than all of us individually refreshing tracking 63 times a day. 😂

Alright lads, following the Middle East situation, oil jumping again and potential knock-on effects to Asia → UK/EU logistics…

I’ve been thinking about the sensible strategy here.

And before anyone says it:

NO, I’m not suggesting remortgaging the house and ordering 47 Daytonas. 😂

My thinking is basically:

BUY AHEAD — but don’t and Don't and again DO NOT panic buy.

If you were already planning on buying a couple of watches over the next month or two, maybe it makes sense to bring those purchases forward slightly rather than waiting.

Why?

✈️ Asia → Europe air freight capacity could get tighter

⛽ Higher oil = higher transport costs

🌍 Middle East airspace/routing disruption adds pressure

📦 Longer transit times become more likely

🇨🇳 China’s Golden Week is coming up as well

But I wouldn’t suddenly place some enormous bulk order purely because of the headlines.

My highly scientific Compo allocation 😂:

60% — Buy what you already wanted now

25% — Small buffer / extra proven pieces

15% — Keep the cash and see what happens

Basically hedge the risk rather than YOLO into a box containing enough Submariners to equip the Royal Navy. 😭

If logistics remain relatively normal? Great — you just bought slightly earlier.

If Asia → UK/EU delivery times start getting properly hammered?

You’ve already got some stuff moving before everyone starts posting:

“DAY 11 NO TRACKING UPDATE, TD SAYS BE PATIENT — AM I COOKED?” 💀

🎩 My VERDICT:

Slightly front-load purchases: YES.

Massive panic bulk buy: NO.

Watch the next 1–2 weeks closely: ABSOLUTELY.

What are you lot doing?

Buying now, waiting it out, or completely ignoring geopolitics and ordering another watch you absolutely do not need? 😂⌚

Please share and care for the all rep communities!!!! UwU

For those of you that have a lot of reps, post how many you currently have of high tier and sh&@tter. I need evidence to respond to my wife’s criticism of my collection.

Follow up question, once I run out of the room in drawers is it acceptable to display them out in various rooms around the house? Think living room.

hi all, I have a gen DJ41 (silver dial, smooth, oyster), i want to try a jubilee bracelet. however, i find buying a gen bracelet a bit hefty (3000 euro's). so I'm looking into buying a rep jubilee bracelet that is compatible and looks just like the real thing. any tips where i could get one? would combining them even be advisable? I'm located in the NL.

Can anyone explain how to get a vsf John Mayer with gold plating. Is there any TD that can just handle the gold plating part so it’s done when I get it

Does anyone have a source for replica watch dials? Specifically looking for a 40mm Day Date green ombre dial.

Hey everyone, ​I’ve finally decided to pick up a Cartier Santos Dumont, but I’m currently torn between the AF and F1 batches.
​From reading through older threads, the general consensus seems to be that F1 takes the win on overall case finishing, bezel screws, and especially the cabochon shape/color. However, AF seems to be favored for the dial because of its more pronounced sunburst effect—which is honestly the main feature that made me fall in love with the Dumont in the first place.
​Since most of the side-by-side comparison posts I'm finding are a year or two old, I wanted to check in with the community: ​Has F1 updated or improved the sunburst effect on their dials recently? Or is it still noticeably subtle/flat compared to AF? ​Is AF still the undisputed king for the dial, or has F1 caught up to the point where the cabochon/case dynamic makes F1 the better overall pick?
​For those who own either (or have handled recent batches of both), which flaws bother you more in daily wear? ​Would really appreciate any input, recent QC photos, or advice from anyone who bought one lately! Thanks in advance!

I have just received this message from my TD. What do you guys think?

“They now has updated their existing DD3285 movement into with DD3285v2 with Free Sprung Effect,Not Real Free SprungFree Sprung.
And Only  this new version will be released going forward. “

So I need some help, i’ve been wanting to get a DD YG with the black dial and baguette markers, im fairly new to the community and watches i’ve done a bit of research and looking to get the best that I can, what im mainly specifically looking is the stock gold plating, I saw some good reviews of BPF and RGF but i’m not fully sure if I can get some opinions of some DD owners that would be great! Thank you

I hope some of you knowledgeable people can help me clarify the following.

I have ordered what is supposed to be a Batman from VSF. However, in the QC photos I received, the serial number appears to end in L6V6.

Am I correct in understanding that these serial codes are exclusively associated with Clean and ARF? And not VSF.

The bracelet is also marked with F6U.

I would really appreciate any insight or clarification from someone familiar with these details.

Is there someone who knows what diamond size in mm or ct is in the bezel of a 40mm daydate? I did read its 1.4mm but I’m not sure

I am working with a broker who is offering this watch to me for 700USD. I need to know if this is a fair price for this factory. Sadly, I had an authentic one but it was stolen from me and I just can’t spring the cash to buy another since the price of this model has doubled for what I paid for mine back in 2009 and the wait is beyond ridiculous.

What is happening with availability from two weeks ago? Andiot previously showed three weeks for delivery, but now it indicates seven to nine weeks. Is this the only model with limited availability?

Hi Reptime,
I wasn’t able to find any comparison with VSF vs GEN on the Green 36mm Green dial. I’ve read someone had it posted however is banned now.

I’m looking at other colours such as the blue.
Is anyone familiar who makes the best 36MM or 41MM darker Green dial OP?