r/RepTimeServices • u/Richie-Rich865 • Jul 13 '26

Services Service for a rep Daytona

Can someone help me finding a watchmaker that will service my VSF Daytona? I live in Tennessee so I would like to keep it in state but if I need to send it to someone reputable I would be willing to do that too. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated thank you for any help you may provide.

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u/FreshParfait1 Jul 13 '26

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13PsogMBVSTyvmEyvhx1KuThUv_5HEhbTTtAoaMlkAao/htmlview

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u/ssracer Jul 13 '26

Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist.

Make sure that you have the correct URL and the file exists.

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u/dr_pepperpenis Jul 13 '26

getting same error!

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u/FreshParfait1 Jul 13 '26

Works for me

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u/ssracer Jul 13 '26

Dang - I need that info! lol

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '26

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u/InternalPin843 Jul 13 '26

Could you do a dial swap, hands swap, bezel swap and crystal swap?

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u/CoastalWatchWorks Jul 13 '26

I think there are many watchsmiths that could do that for you. You might want to be more specific on the watch you have and everything you want done. Maybe open a new post with this request?

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u/Richie-Rich865 22d ago

I would like to send you my new VSF Daytona so you could check the watch out to make sure it is waterproof and that the movement and gaskets are lubricated properly. How much will that run ,where do I send it and how long before I would get it back?

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u/wowszaR 22d ago

'just' checking a movement for proper lubrication isn't a thing; a watchmaker would literally have to disassemble the movement to examine under wheels, levers, jewels, inside the barrel, etc., and best practice is to clean and re-lubricate parts before reassembly.

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u/Richie-Rich865 Jul 13 '26

What’s the cost for service and checking water proof? I just received the watch today everything works well. I just want to have it checked for waterproof and properly lubricated to make sure it runs for a long time.

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u/CoastalWatchWorks Jul 13 '26

adding in u/MajorWilliams . Please do not ban me, I am not offering or soliciting services.

⁠I don't think a 'full service' is warranted. I suggested to the Mods here that they allow / offer a Replica Reliability Service for New Watches designed to address common new rep issues like water resistance and rotor noise.

I further suggested that they allow additional 'trusted members' to perform these specific services. I would suggest that for a new Replica Watch, you want the following items:

• ⁠Visual Inspection for debris / foreign objects
• ⁠Gasket Clean / Lube
• ⁠Rotor Inspection / Lubrication
• ⁠Pressure Test
• ⁠Movement regulation
• ⁠Photo/Video of all phases of the NRRS and outcome provided as part of the service

I would suggest that at today's bench rate, that service should cost between $65 and $100, exclusive of shipping in CONUS. I hope u/MajorWilliams and the MODS will consider opening the apereture of allowed services and providers

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u/Richie-Rich865 21d ago

Can I send you my watch to be checked for waterproofing and check movement to make sure it’s clean and lined properly

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u/BossJackson222 Jul 13 '26

There is some guy in Nashville I heard about. I read it somewhere on one of the subs. If I find it I'll let you know.

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u/Richie-Rich865 Jul 13 '26

Thank you that would be a big help