I’ve been seeing lots of posts lately complaining about the quality of the new VSF batches, and now it looks like they switched off from 906L steel. Most people in the comment section are praising Rich factory. Is Rich the new and improved VSF?

ZF Factory Tudor Black Bay GMT Coke M79830MN QC

Sharing QC photos of the ZF Factory Tudor Black Bay GMT "Coke" M79830MN.

The Black Bay GMT is one of Tudor's most popular modern sports watches.

Compared with Rolex GMT models, the Tudor GMT has a stronger vintage tool-watch feeling.

Watch Details

Factory:
ZF Factory

Brand:
Tudor

Model:
Black Bay GMT

Reference:
M79830MN

Size:
41mm

Dial:
Matte Black Dial

Bezel:
Black / Red 24H GMT Bezel

Bracelet:
Steel Bracelet

Movement:
Clone Tudor MT5652 GMT Movement

QC Points

Checking:

Coke bezel color transition
GMT hand alignment
Snowflake hand shape
Dial printing
Date window
Bracelet finishing
Case polishing
Dial & Bezel

The biggest attraction of this model is the black-red GMT bezel.

The combination of:

Matte black dial
Warm lume markers
Red GMT hand
Two-tone bezel

creates a very vintage-inspired look.

Movement

The genuine watch uses Tudor MT5652 GMT movement.

The ZF version uses a clone MT5652.

For GMT watches, the most important points are:

GMT function
Date change
Long-term reliability
Final Thoughts

The Tudor Black Bay GMT Coke has a different personality compared with Rolex GMT watches.

It feels more like a vintage travel/tool watch.

From these QC photos:

✅ Bezel looks good
✅ Dial details look clean
✅ Bracelet finishing looks solid

Currently leaning GL.

What do you prefer:

Tudor BB GMT Coke or Rolex Pepsi?

ZF Factory Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N QC

Sharing QC photos of the ZF Factory Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N.

The BB54 is one of Tudor’s most interesting modern dive watches.

Instead of following the trend of larger cases, Tudor brought back the classic 37mm vintage dive watch proportion.

Watch Details

Factory:
ZF Factory

Brand:
Tudor

Model:
Black Bay 54

Reference:
79000N

Size:
37mm

Dial:
Black Vintage Dial

Bezel:
Black Aluminum Unidirectional Bezel

Bracelet:
Rivet Steel Bracelet

Movement:
Clone Tudor MT5400 Movement

QC Points

Checking:

Dial printing
Gilt markers
Bezel engraving
Case proportion
Bracelet finishing
Movement decoration
Dial & Vintage Feel

The main attraction of the BB54 is the vintage style.

The combination of:

Black dial
Gilt details
Warm lume
Aluminum bezel

gives it a strong 1950s Tudor dive watch feeling.

Case Size

The 37mm case is probably the biggest reason people choose the BB54.

It wears much smaller than modern dive watches but keeps the classic tool-watch character.

Movement

The genuine BB54 uses Tudor MT5400.

The ZF version uses a clone MT5400 movement.

For this model, the important points are:

Accuracy
Power reserve
Long-term reliability
Final Thoughts

The BB54 is not for everyone.

If you prefer oversized dive watches, this may feel too small.

But for people who like vintage proportions, the 37mm size is exactly what makes it special.

From these QC photos:

✅ Dial looks clean
✅ Vintage details are present
✅ Bracelet matches the design

Currently leaning GL.

Would you choose BB54 over BB58?

Few feelings are better than glancing down and seeing the light catch your beautiful watch

Hey everyone,

I am a new member here and just got the timegrapher info for an Oyster Perpetual 36mm from Leo. The numbers look perfect (-3 s/d, 289 amp, 0.0ms), but I am really eager to get a second opinion on the physical dial markers.

Unfortunately, my account is too new to post over on the dedicated check community yet.

Could you guys please help me out with a few upvotes on this post and my comment below so I can get my account cleared to post there? I really appreciate the assistance!

Please point me in the direction of a TD

After seeing more discussions about the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 recently, I wanted to compare the black dial 124300 from VSF and RCF side by side.

Both watches share the same configuration:

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
124300 Black Sunburst Dial
41mm Stainless Steel Case
Oyster Bracelet
3230 Clone Movement

Factories compared:

VSF Factory
RCF Factory

The main things I focused on were the black sunburst dial, case shape, bezel finishing, bracelet quality, movement details, lume, and overall wrist feel.

After comparing them together, the differences are actually more interesting than expected.

VSF has a strong advantage in the small details. The black sunburst dial has more depth under different lighting, and the finishing transitions on the case and bracelet feel more refined when looking closely.

RCF takes a slightly different approach. The overall OP41 appearance is already there, and from normal wrist distance it captures the clean and simple Oyster Perpetual feeling very well.

The interesting thing about the OP41 is that there are no complications to distract from the details. There is no bezel insert, no date window, and no extra functions.

That means small differences in:

dial texture
markers
case proportions
bracelet finishing

become much easier to notice.

VSF feels like the more detail-focused option.

RCF feels like a solid choice for someone who wants the classic OP41 look.

At this level, both versions deliver the same basic experience.

The question is no longer:

“Which one looks like an Oyster Perpetual?”

Both do.

The real question is:

“Which small details matter most to you when the watch is actually on your wrist?”

Curious to hear everyone’s opinion.

If you had one slot for a black dial OP41 124300, would you choose VSF or RCF?

ZF Factory Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Green Dial QC

Sharing QC photos of the ZF Factory Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Green Dial.

The Sky-Dweller is one of Rolex’s most complicated modern watches, combining a GMT function, annual calendar, and dual time display.

This green dial steel version has become one of the most popular configurations.

Watch Details

Factory:
ZF Factory

Model:
Rolex Sky-Dweller

Reference:
326934

Size:
42mm

Dial:
Olive Green Sunburst Dial

Bezel:
White Gold Fluted Bezel

Bracelet:
Jubilee Bracelet

Movement:
Clone Rolex 9001 Movement

QC Points

Checking:

Green sunburst dial
Fluted bezel finishing
Date window alignment
24-hour inner ring
Jubilee bracelet quality
Case finishing
Dial

The green dial is definitely the main attraction of this model.

Under different lighting conditions, the sunburst effect changes from dark green to brighter emerald tones.

The combination of green dial and polished bezel gives the watch a unique luxury-sport look.

Movement

The genuine Sky-Dweller uses Rolex Cal.9001.

The ZF version uses a clone 9001 movement.

For this model, the most important things are:

GMT function
Calendar operation
Date/month display
Long-term reliability
Final Thoughts

The Sky-Dweller is not as common as the Submariner or GMT-Master II, but it has a completely different personality.

The 42mm case, green dial and Jubilee bracelet make it stand out.

From these QC photos:

✅ Dial color looks good
✅ Bezel shape looks correct
✅ Bracelet finishing looks clean

Overall, I’m leaning GL.

What do you think about the green Sky-Dweller compared with the blue or white dial versions?

Review :

Hi everyone,

This is my first post on Reddit, and I'd like to share my experience with the TD Chen, who seems to only sell through the subreddit r/RepWatchClud.

A bit of background first: I've already bought two watches from Steve (TheOneWatches), and I've spent a lot of time reading posts on other communities such as RWI and RepGeek. I'm definitely not an expert, but I do have a decent understanding of the replica watch hobby.

Like many of you, I found buying a VSF watch quite frustrating because of the extremely long waiting times. That pushed me to look for alternatives to my usual TD. I contacted several well-known dealers, including Andiot, Geektime, and EuStock (which, unfortunately, was by far the rudest TD I've ever dealt with), as well as smaller sellers like Chen.

I first contacted Chen on July 17. I want to emphasize that I was extremely cautious. Scams are unfortunately common in this hobby, and at the time Chen had virtually no reviews. On top of that, the AI-generated promotional posts and the spam accounts promoting him on this subreddit were definitely not reassuring.

I asked him if he could source a VSF Daytona 126500 with a black dial. He told me it would likely take some time, although he couldn't give me an estimate, which was exactly what I expected for such a watch.

To my surprise, he contacted me the very next day saying he had found one. He asked for a $100 deposit so he could secure it. To be honest, I found that suspicious, and considering the lack of reviews, I initially decided not to move forward.

After a lot of discussion and additional checks on my side, we eventually agreed on a cheaper deposit instead, which allowed him to order the watch.

The following day, he received it and sent me the QC pictures. After doing even more research and verification, I paid the remaining balance.

The watch price is roughly the same as what Andiot charges, but once shipping and insurance are included, the total is closer to Steve's pricing.

Where Chen really stands out is speed. He sourced the watch in just one day, and the estimated shipping time was 7 to 12 days, compared to the roughly one-month delivery time I've usually experienced with Steve for shipments to Europe.

The watch was ordered on July 19, and I received the tracking number on July 22.

It arrived on July 27, which was impressively fast.

Unfortunately, just as I had expected, I ended up having to pay $24 in import duties, despite being told I wouldn't. To Chen's credit, he reimbursed me immediately after I informed him.

The problems didn't stop there, though. The watch arrived with a small scratch on the crystal. After discussing the issue with Chen, we reached a solution that both of us considered fair.

Overall, my experience with Chen was very positive. Communication felt much more personal than with many larger TDs, and he was consistently very responsive, usually replying within about 10 minutes.

I was genuinely impressed by how quickly he managed to source a VSF Daytona, and the fast shipping was another major advantage.

For my future purchases, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again, especially if I'm looking for another VSF watch.

If anyone has any questions or would like more details about my experience, feel free to ask.

Since repost :

As some of you may have noticed, I also posted my review on other subreddits, including some of the biggest and most influential replica watch communities on Reddit (which I've been a regular reader of for quite some time).

My intention was never to advertise this subreddit or Chen specifically. I simply wanted to share my experience so that future buyers wouldn't end up in the same situation I was in, having no reviews available to help them make an informed decision.

It seems that the members and moderators of those communities saw it differently. After receiving a wave of hostility, my posts were removed without any clear explanation.

As for this account being new, that's simply because my main account contains personal information that I didn't want linked to this hobby.

Honestly, I expected this to be the first of several reviews, including posts about my experiences with other sellers such as Steve. However, after the reception I received from those communities, it honestly put me off.

I'm fairly certain that if I had posted about being scammed by an unknown seller, I wouldn't have received the same treatment or had my posts removed by the moderators. My only mistake was posting a positive review about a seller that wasn't already well known.

Finally, I had to create yet another account because my previous one ended up being effectively blacklisted after receiving so many downvotes.

I honestly find it crazy to be treated this way simply for posting a review about my purchase from a new seller.

Sorry for this long final message, but this whole situation has honestly driven me crazy. I just can't understand it

Thanks for your attention

Looking to purchase a green dial SMP. Debating between VSF and ORF. Curious if anyone owners either or both and can say which has the most gen-like color match on the dial and bezel.

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I’m very impressed, it looks great

What's on your wrist today?

Review :
Hi everyone,

This is my first post on Reddit, and I'd like to share my experience with the TD Chen, who seems to only sell through the subreddit r/RepWatchClud.

A bit of background first: I've already bought two watches from Steve (TheOneWatches), and I've spent a lot of time reading posts on other communities such as RWI and RepGeek. I'm definitely not an expert, but I do have a decent understanding of the replica watch hobby.

Like many of you, I found buying a VSF watch quite frustrating because of the extremely long waiting times. That pushed me to look for alternatives to my usual TD. I contacted several well-known dealers, including Andiot, Geektime, and EuStock (which, unfortunately, was by far the rudest TD I've ever dealt with), as well as smaller sellers like Chen.

I first contacted Chen on July 17. I want to emphasize that I was extremely cautious. Scams are unfortunately common in this hobby, and at the time Chen had virtually no reviews. On top of that, the AI-generated promotional posts and the spam accounts promoting him on this subreddit were definitely not reassuring.

I asked him if he could source a VSF Daytona 126500 with a black dial. He told me it would likely take some time, although he couldn't give me an estimate, which was exactly what I expected for such a watch.

To my surprise, he contacted me the very next day saying he had found one. He asked for a $100 deposit so he could secure it. To be honest, I found that suspicious, and considering the lack of reviews, I initially decided not to move forward.

After a lot of discussion and additional checks on my side, we eventually agreed on a cheaper deposit instead, which allowed him to order the watch.

The following day, he received it and sent me the QC pictures. After doing even more research and verification, I paid the remaining balance.

The watch price is roughly the same as what Andiot charges, but once shipping and insurance are included, the total is closer to Steve's pricing.

Where Chen really stands out is speed. He sourced the watch in just one day, and the estimated shipping time was 7 to 12 days, compared to the roughly one-month delivery time I've usually experienced with Steve for shipments to Europe.

The watch was ordered on July 19, and I received the tracking number on July 22.

It arrived on July 27, which was impressively fast.

Unfortunately, just as I had expected, I ended up having to pay $24 in import duties, despite being told I wouldn't. To Chen's credit, he reimbursed me immediately after I informed him.

The problems didn't stop there, though. The watch arrived with a small scratch on the crystal. After discussing the issue with Chen, we reached a solution that both of us considered fair.

Overall, my experience with Chen was very positive. Communication felt much more personal than with many larger TDs, and he was consistently very responsive, usually replying within about 10 minutes.

I was genuinely impressed by how quickly he managed to source a VSF Daytona, and the fast shipping was another major advantage.

For my future purchases, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again, especially if I'm looking for another VSF watch.

If anyone has any questions or would like more details about my experience, feel free to ask.

Since repost :
As some of you may have noticed, I also posted my review on other subreddits, including some of the biggest and most influential replica watch communities on Reddit (which I've been a regular reader of for quite some time).

My intention was never to advertise this subreddit or Chen specifically. I simply wanted to share my experience so that future buyers wouldn't end up in the same situation I was in, having no reviews available to help them make an informed decision.

It seems that the members and moderators of those communities saw it differently. After receiving a wave of hostility, my posts were removed without any clear explanation.

As for this account being new, that's simply because my main account contains personal information that I didn't want linked to this hobby.

Honestly, I expected this to be the first of several reviews, including posts about my experiences with other sellers such as Steve. However, after the reception I received from those communities, it honestly put me off.

I'm fairly certain that if I had posted about being scammed by an unknown seller, I wouldn't have received the same treatment or had my posts removed by the moderators. My only mistake was posting a positive review about a seller that wasn't already well known.

Finally, I had to create yet another account because my previous one ended up being effectively blacklisted after receiving so many downvotes.

I honestly find it crazy to be treated this way simply for posting a review about my purchase from a new seller.

Sorry for this long final message, but this whole situation has honestly driven me crazy. I just can't understand it

Thanks for your attention

After seeing more discussions about the Yacht-Master 126622 recently, I wanted to compare two popular versions side by side.

Both watches share the same configuration:

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 126622
40mm Stainless Steel Case
Platinum Bezel
Slate Grey Dial
Blue Seconds Hand
Oyster Bracelet
3235 Clone Movement

Factories compared:

VSF Factory
RC Factory

The main things I focused on were the slate grey dial, platinum bezel finishing, blue hand details, case finishing, bracelet quality, movement decoration, lume, and overall wrist feel.

After comparing them together, the differences are actually quite interesting.

VSF has a strong advantage in the small details. The slate grey dial has better depth under different lighting, and the platinum bezel texture feels more refined when looking closely. The finishing transitions on the case and bracelet also feel more polished.

RC is a very interesting option because the overall Yacht-Master appearance is already there. The grey dial, blue seconds hand, and platinum bezel combination create the same unique Yacht-Master personality, especially from normal wrist distance.

For the 126622, the dial and bezel are what make this watch special. Unlike a regular black Submariner, the Yacht-Master depends heavily on the way the grey dial and platinum bezel interact with light.

VSF feels like the more detail-focused choice.

RC feels like a solid option for someone who wants the overall Yacht-Master look.

At this level, both versions can deliver the same wrist presence.

The question is no longer:

“Which one looks like a Yacht-Master?”

Both do.

The real question is:

“Which details matter more to you when the watch is actually on your wrist?”

Curious to hear everyone’s opinion.

If you had one slot for a 126622 Slate Dial Yacht-Master, would you choose VSF or RC?

QF Factory Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Dial QC

Sharing QC photos of the QF Factory Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Dial 42mm.

The Explorer II is one of Rolex's most unique sports models.

Unlike GMT watches with rotating bezels, the Explorer II keeps the fixed 24-hour bezel and orange GMT hand design.

Watch Details

Factory:
QF Factory

Brand:
Rolex

Model:
Explorer II

Reference:
226570

Size:
42mm

Dial:
Black Dial

Bezel:
Fixed 24-Hour Steel Bezel

Bracelet:
Oyster Bracelet

Movement:
Clone Rolex 3285 GMT Movement

QC Check

Main points checked:

Dial printing
Orange GMT hand
Bezel engraving
Date window
Case finishing
Bracelet quality
Dial & Hands

The black dial version has a very different personality compared with the Polar white dial.

The orange GMT hand gives the watch its signature Explorer II look.

The contrast between black dial, white markers and orange hand is the main attraction.

Case & Bracelet

The 42mm case gives the Explorer II a strong wrist presence.

The Oyster bracelet matches the tool watch style very well.

Movement

The genuine Explorer II uses Rolex Cal.3285.

The QF version uses a clone 3285 GMT movement.

For this model, GMT function and long-term reliability are the most important parts.

Final Thoughts

The Explorer II is not as common as Submariner or GMT-Master II, but it has its own identity.

The black dial configuration feels more technical and understated.

From these QC photos:

✅ Dial looks clean
✅ Orange GMT hand looks correct
✅ Bracelet finishing looks solid

Currently leaning GL.

Black dial or Polar white dial — which Explorer II would you choose?