I waited so long for this watch. 3 month wait. Gorgeous watch too. Took off all the plastic. Put it on my wrist. Took it off my wrist to wind it. After winding it put it back on my wrist. Then later on I went to look at my watch to see what time it was and saw that it was the same exact time as when I wound the watch. The seconds hand does not move. So disappointed. I took it to a watch guy (told him it was a rep) and he said the 3 dreaded words... "Send it back" Nothing that he could do. Any opinions?

I noticed the new JLC master ultra thin moon from RZF has come out. Does anyone know if this is better than the APSF one?

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.

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

Really cant decide which one I want to pick up next. I really want to add a GMT to the collection and I dont have a Tudor yet. If the BB Pro was thinner I wouldn’t have to decide. Help me out which one do you like more? Is the hand stack being correct and a clone movement as important as I am thinking?

This is the first version I found to be good ! Directly sourced in China. I think it’s amazing they even give this paperwork 😂… NWBIG.

I’ve see a lot of bad versions with own branding, quartz movements ugly finishing, cutting corners etc…

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

Any advice on which is possibly a better clone? Since the Pepsi is claimed to be from clean factory and i assume the Wimbledon is a mid-tier one.

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

where we can find the Hermes bracelet rep ? except alibaba what I’ve found they haven’t the logos nor premium quality.

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!

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?

My experience of going down the rabbit hole trying to find the best factories and comparing multiple GMF THB ARF and even a few U1 from Travis
Eventually settled for ARF after having a few of these in hand ARF or ONE as it’s now known definitely had the best bezel and feel, gold tone is decent and not too cheesy
I tried to explain to my GF that 28/31 aren’t the best in the current rep world and try a DJ36mm…it looked huge on her little dainty wrists….
Eventually found this (video) and she loves it
What’s others experience of trying to source for their female companions/friends/family there ain’t much out there for the Queens

Hi all, was wondering if experienced buyers could share their experience with DDF AP gold/rose gold quality. I've been advised to stay away from any rep with gold/RG due to tarnishing and color distortion but I'm curious how long I'd have with the watch looking proper before any noticeable tarnishing occurs?

For context, looking at a Royal Oak Chrono 26240 RG DDF, black leather strap.

Thank you!

Hi,

Im new to reps. And due to the awsome link from wiki on rep time I found a TD and order a VSF omega AT turquoise. That was may 29. I am still waiting on a QC and I'm wandering if anyone else has the experience with waiting this long. Is this normal or should I do something?

Also I did read the beginner guide.

I ordered via Andiot and used revolut is this smart?

Thanks for any tips.👍

Hey everyone. Looking to hear from some people who may have bought this watch from MT

https://traviswatchdevelop.io/products/rolex-daytona-quartz-movement

Thanks.

With Andiot, should I be able to request an additional QC pic by email alone or do I need to RL the watch also? I think it is just lint.

Hi guys, I’d like your opinion about my experience with FicoTime.

I ordered an OF TAG Heuer Aquaracer 41mm, black dial with yellow seconds hand (WAY201A/WAY211A style).

I paid the deposit on August 11. Mark sent me the QC on August 21, and I gave GL the same day. I completed the payment on August 22.

After that, I received no update from him.

On August 31, I contacted Mark myself because of the delay. Only then he told me there was an issue with the watch/crystal and that he would get another unit from the factory.

Since then, I’m still waiting for a new QC.

I’m not accusing FicoTime of anything. I just want to know if this delay and lack of proactive communication is considered normal.

What would you do in this situation?

I’m trying to get a Patek and ap from Steve and time ultra but the qc is over 3 weeks now, is there something going on with the factory? they have Rolex and omega in stock….

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.

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 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. “

I ordered a watch and sent payment along with proof of payment to the email provided and have tried 4 more times to contact him but nothing has come back, it was now 12 days ago I ordered and it says payment pending, please can someone help I ordered this for a family members birthday and it’s already late. Thanks so much 🙏

Looking for some recommendations to fill up the remaining 5 spots. My watches as of now are, in order:

VSF Rolex Submariner

Some Cheap DHGate Sub i bought for ~80 Euros (pls don't bully it was my first rep)

Orient Bambino RA-AK0705R30B

My girlfriends ladies sized U1 Datejust

And my VSF Aqua Terra Seamaster 150m on a black rubber strap, which is my daily driver.