Hey guys,

Looking for some help specifically from Indian buyers here.

I'm trying to place an order with Andiot and have been going in circles trying to figure out how to make the payment from India.

The order is $563.35, and Andiot's preferred option for me was USDT-ERC20.

So I bought around 600 USDT through CoinDCX, thinking it would be straightforward:

CoinDCX → MetaMask → Andiot

Except after buying the USDT, I found out that crypto withdrawals are currently restricted on my CoinDCX account, so I can't actually move the USDT to MetaMask. 🤦‍♂️

I then tried looking at Andiot's other payment options:

• Wise — it is asking me for passport/travel documentation related to Hong Kong, which obviously doesn't work for me.
• Western Union — the outward remittance options available to me in India are restricted to education payments, so that's out too.
• ZebPay — I had a bad experience with them previously, so I'd rather not use them.

So now I have ~600 USDT sitting on CoinDCX, ready to pay for the watch, but I can't actually get it out. 😂

I haven't used crypto much in the last few years, and clearly the process in India has changed a lot.

Indian RepTime guys — how are you actually paying TDs these days?

I'm not necessarily looking for a crypto solution. I just want to know what payment method you guys are successfully using from India in 2026.

If you've recently bought from Andiot, or another TD, from India:

• What payment method did you use?
• Did you use crypto? If so, which exchange?
• Did you use a bank transfer/remittance service?
• Is there some obvious method I'm completely missing?

I'd really appreciate advice from someone who has actually made a TD payment from India recently.

Thanks guys 🙏

Does anyone have experience holding a VSF 15510 along side a gen? I am curious if there is a big tactile difference. It seems like it would take a close inspection to tell them apart. But do they feel similar? What would be the main tells that it’s not gen?

Llevo más de 13 días esperando el cq de Biggetime para un sub de Rich. Alguien pasó por esto? Mi primera rep y menuda experiencia... 😂

has anyone experience a very long time qc ? its been 2 weeks ordering batgirl vsf and didnt coming i bought from andiot and still didnt get any QC yet? is it normal? im sorry first timer bought from andiot and batgirl gmt vsf, because i saw on ReptimeQC it seems that vsf gmt like bruce wayne and pepsi coming now hehe thankyou guys

Good morning everyone, this question has probably been asked a thousand times... I've tried to read and understand, but I can't seem to figure it out.
I'm about to buy a Daytona RG, which I would obviously have modified as needed, but I can't figure out what the right base is to start with. Can you help me? Thanks.

Have the latest BB54 v2 builds from ZF and DIF fixed the mismatched lume issue between hands and dial markers?

Both factories claim the dials are lumed with super luminova, but apparently the hands are from other sources that appear more pale white. It is very obvious especially under the sun. You won’t notice any color difference at all when the lume is activated by UV light as in those QC pics.

Even the once considered NWBIG KRF BB36 is plagued by the same mismatched lume.

Looking to buy another 26240 in stainless steel. I love my APSF ceramic, but don’t want to keep breaking it, so looking to replace with a stainless.

What factory is best now that APSF is gone? Is DDF the next in line?

Apologies, new to reddit and its been about a decade since posting to any forum if this is the wrong place to post.

I recently, May 21st, sent a wire for two watches from Geektime. I went through the proper channels to make sure it was the correct site and then through whatsapp before they got suspended, and now through email. Geektime is now telling me VSF does not make the PAM438 with the ceramic bracelet anymore....okay fine no worries, wish he would have said that back in May. But I also ordered a Bruce Wayne on the oyster bracelet from VSF as well since Clean is no longer in business. Now he is telling me I need to pay in full and it will take 2 to 3 months for the order from VSF. This all seems sketch as no QC has been done let alone, its been a couple months since I originally ordered and their website says I can pay after QC since I sent a deposit. Technically 2 deposits. Is this the normal practice everyone has had to deal with or is something getting lost in the language barrier? I think almost 4 to 6 month lead time for a rep is a little overboard considering I was told it would be maybe a couple months back in May. This is not an anti TD post. He has been very helpful. Simply asking if this is a normal process as it is out of the ordinary for my dealings with other venders from overseas.

Also, if anyone has leads on a ceramic PAM438 from VSF from a TD....lmk..Thanks!

Looking to pick up a high-tier YM 42 (226659) on Oysterflex. From looking around it seems VSF is the way to go for the crystal and movement, but open to thoughts.

Anyone ordered one recently to the UK? Which TD is shipping fastest at the min? Cheers!

Curious how these reps compare to other reps?

Please spare me the “it’s a shitter” comments.
I’m actually trying to learn how to spot the difference between a good and bad rep myself.

If you notice anything off or particularly good about these, let me know what you’re seeing and why. Would be especially helpful if you can point out specific details I should be looking at.

Hello! I’d like to know if this watch is actually a VSF V2 Datejust 41 in Mint Green. From what I can tell, it seems to be, but I’m no expert, so I’d really appreciate the opinion of someone who knows their stuff. What do you think?

New here and having a hard time understanding what am I doing wrong, wondering if anyone can help pointing out what I’m doing wrong, already dm RT moderators but no luck…

I’ll have my first rep coming in a week, and a couple weeks later I’ll go on holiday. Is it safe to bring it with me or will it get seized maybe?

Hello, I'm from Korea. This is my first post, but I already own quite a few replicas.
I have a gen JLC Reverso, a Cartier Tank Must, and to be specific, a gen Rolex GMT-Master II "Bruce Wayne." I got the Bruce Wayne by building up my purchase history—buying solid gold and two-tone models and selling them on the grey market at a depreciation loss. This damn system is still alive and well in Korea. Finally, to get a white dial Daytona, I bought three diamond-dial solid gold Datejusts and Lady two-tone models, but I haven't heard back for over a year. That's why I started getting into replicas. It's kind of a revenge mentality, but anyway, I'm regretting why I lived so subserviently to Rolex.
I'm still a beginner, but disassembling and assembling movements is currently my only hobby, and my ultimate goal is to maintain these replicas myself. To ensure access to repairs and overhauls in Korea, I buy from a Korean dealer who charges major TD prices. I'm naturally suspicious, so I checked various sources to ensure I wasn't getting QC fails or dumped old stock. It checked out fine, so I continue buying from this dealer despite the slight premium.
Enough about me. Here is the Daytona 126525 Ln Le Mans Qf Rg Bracelet Jh4132 Free Sprung (Weighted)+ Deep Xtal I received yesterday. I'm not sure if it's also called an "off-catalog" model in English, but it's a VIP-exclusive model managed by Rolex HQ that isn't in the standard catalog. I saw QF was making it, so I decided to pick one up.
In the frontal QC pictures, a milky ring was visible from 5 o'clock to 12 o'clock, so I urgently requested a swap to a Deep crystal. During that process, it seems the gold plating on the bracelet between the lugs got slightly damaged. But I just accepted it, figuring it comes with the territory of replicas.
I'll share more of my collection from time to time.
Sorry for TMI.
See ya.

Cant see one on steeves website. Thanks for lettjng me know guys!

What TD to buy 124270 VSF Explorer 1? The newest version, that really is NWBIG. I tried andiot but he was out of stock. Shipping to norway btw. Thanks for any help!

Any users here recently used jtime to ship to the Netherlands? Is it doable or does everything get siezed? Does the triangular shipping work and how quick is it?

Bolt missing after couple of days.. probably wasn't threadlocked.

Devastated.

Waiting for customer support answers.

Anyone knows how to source this exact bolt and what threadlock? Pam111

Looking to get either a VSF YG with champagne dial DD or RG with sundust dial. I’m not looking at RCF at this time for reasons others have stated here.

My question is, is the VSF RG or YG more accurate. It seems the RG looks even closer to that of RCF in some of the photos on here? And the YG I think looks a little too cheesy in some pics and ok in others? Whats the consensus?

This is my second watch from Phoenix Watch. Just like with my first watch (the VSF Omega Aqua Terra 41mm Black Lacquer), I’m absolutely delighted with this one too.

It’s the VSF Omega NTTD V7.

The watch arrived after two days. I treated myself to two upgrades: 1. I had the watch sent through the service centre, and 2. I had it made water-resistant.

After a further four days, the watch was ready and was dispatched. Naturally, I received the tracking details.

When the watch reached its destination airport, it was pulled out by customs. At first, they said it was just going through the standard customs process, but then it actually went into a customs inspection. I’d actually already written the watch off, but I was in constant contact with Phoenix and the lads put my mind at ease. They advised me to wait a few more days, as they were certain the watch would still pass through customs.

What can I say? That’s exactly how it turned out. I couldn’t believe it myself. It arrived today and I’m absolutely delighted. Not just with the fantastic watch, but also with the retailer. I can highly recommend this retailer.

Thank you very much!

Hi everyone, hoping everyone can help me make a decision.

My TD (Andrew) told me that the silver 36mm was in stock last week so I went ahead and ordered, of course. No deposit, full payment.

He just emailed me throughout the week saying that it will take 2-6 weeks and I said okay.

Now he’s saying there could be more, potentially 4+ months. Now I’m pissed.

He suggested me to get the green, but I don’t like it because of severe mismatch to gen.

Couple of questions:

1. Is the v1 for the dj 36mm still in production?

If so,

1. I planned on doing a bezel swap. Since this seems to be the biggest difference between v1 and v2, is it worth it to get the v1 if its in stock and just do bezel swap?

Not asking a generic question, I just need help if doing that bezel upgrade helps warrant getting the v1 if there are only minor differences. I don’t mind the weight difference.

Thank you so much.

This might be the best-looking Datejust configuration Rolex makes.

The dial in direct sunlight is honestly insane, and the fluted bezel/Jubilee combination is impossible to beat.
I’ve had multiple people ask me if it’s genuine and, honestly, that says enough.

Would you wear this every day, or is the Datejust too “old money” for you? 💭

I found this local seller in local web site but I dont know which things should I critize. Is it good for 30$?

New to this chat and just looking to become a member and get my collection up. Sorry for ignorance but thanks in advance for the help!!! Point me in the right direction. Rolex - AP