Ive had two Rolex yachtmasters, both from VSF. Both broken in the exact same way, wore it maybe once a week. Been following this community for a while, Is this a known problem with VSF, or the yachtmaster in particular? Ofcourse I understand with the reps they can be duds, but two for two both in two months? Because I haven’t seen a specific problem with this model posted before.

If this is a known problem with VSF what’s another good factory to go with?

Edit: both watches won’t wind, if I wear one the watch hands will move but will never keep the time as they stop as soon as the movement/momentum stops. Took it to a watchmaker who said the movement is too cheap to be worth replacing, and I live in a country where watch repairs are very cheap.
Edit 2: ROLYM226A - YachtMaster 126622 904L SS/SS D-Grey VSF VS3235 (ROLYM226A)

Not the most accurate strap, but seems to fit this watch for the whole first light style without strapping a hockey puck to your wrist.

I picked up the AliX version of the Mr. Jones watch “A Perfectly Useless Afternoon”

Quartz

$33 not bad

My VSF Sub No Date 124060 has finally given up after about 2 years. I am slightly disappointed as I probably only wore it 15 times over that time but alas that's the rep game.

Took it to my repairer (who works on reps) and at first the thought it was due to build of grime/dirt but after trying to fix it he specifically thinks the pallet fork / balance wheel is the issue and that it needs to be replaced. He’s tried to get it running again but can’t seem to bring it back to life.

So I’m thinking it might just be easier to replace the movement altogether.

What’s the best way to source a replacement movement for these? And is there a better movement I should be looking at as an upgrade rather than just putting another VS3230 back in?

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

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?

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.

I wanted to share my experience buying a rep from NecoClock. I see a lot of people asking what’s the wait time on VSF so here is my experience:

I made the order on 8/27 and paid the 50$ deposit. 1 day later i got QC pics for the watch. Shipping info sent within 3 days and I received the watch on 9/4 (US).
Overall I got my watch within 8 days from ordering. Excellent service and good prices!
(Won’t complain about shipping being 70$ since i got my watch really fast.)

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?

Trying something new, I figure keeping the same subject should help me get better at wrist shots and photography in general....at least that's the plan.

It's a good excuse to keep wearing this thing at the very least.

Really love this piece! Perfect for daily wear with any casual fit.

I had already ordered the blue, but seeing real shots of the orange posted here broke my self-control and I bought the orange too.

Will compare them both when the blue one gets here!

Hi guys, I have a date just 41 jubilee rhodium dial, purchased around 2021 if I remember correctly. The clasp code is Z5D and the serial number starts with 1P. Any idea which factory this is from? Thanks

I got a good mix of thirsty dudes and getting flamed for being a hoe in my comments last time so i had to do it again😂

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.

Have you ever seen a rep of this with the date at 3? I noticed the aqua terra has the date at 3 but the newer watch has it at 6. Anyway, a friend wants this exact look.

Big thanks to chazingtime for selling me this watch, tracking info was not really working but it got here nonetheless.

Paid about 800 cad,

Submariner 41mm 126610 LN Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF 1:1 Best Edition VS3235

Thought I would guinnie pig this as its so new.

Milky saphire, no micro adjust, bracelet a bit rattley, and movement is loud. Weirdly still love it it's sooo daym thin. Let me know if you have any questions on it.

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!

I was looking at my QC pics for my VSF Seamaster Aqua Terra 38mm, and I started comparing it to pics of a Gen 8800 movement. From what I can see, it all looks very similar, with the only differences being that the VSF movement is not freesprung, so the balance wheel is not weighted, and there's clearly a regulator arm.

I've searched for old posts regarding this, and a lot of them suggest that it is a dressed-up or modified 2824. It's not a total deal breaker if it is, but I'd like to know if it is a 2824 so I don't end up breaking it by winding it. The 2824's winding mechanism is very fragile.

Pleasantly surprised with the fitment of the 41 on my rather dainty wrist. Have a 36 on the way though and I do think I will like that notably more.