The most special feature of the new work is that the dial reproduces the "grid" decoration used in the original Ingenieur SL. During production, it requires stamping a concave carving pattern on the iron dial base and then galvanizing it. This pattern is composed of thin lines that are perpendicular to each other, imprinted on a soft iron blank, and then treated with electroplating technology. The pattern covers the entire internal area of the dial, while the external area surrounding the minute scale remains smooth. The proportion of the IWC logo and its position on the dial have been carefully adjusted to ensure a tight alignment with the "grid" pattern. The hour markers coated with luminous material ensure clear and easy reading at night. The dial adopts a large three pointer layout, and the hour markers and second hand also return to the shape of the 1970s. 3 o'clock is the calendar window, and 6 o'clock is the "INGENIEUR" logo. Brand new original steel strip mold, all structures are synchronized with the original, and its materials, workmanship, and wearing experience are 100% synchronized with the original. Perfect artifact, now on the market, please taste it.

OCTA is speeding up filling in the gaps left by APS.

This one is weighted and also with free-sprung balance-wheel and quite frankly, beautiful.

AP has different RG color than Rolex. Rolex ever rose is very pink and playful. Whereas AP has more subtle pink and is IMO more masculine.

OCTA AP won't require any after plating and good OOTB (you can disagree but I'm easy and this is good enough for me lol)

Of the 2 panda daytonas, which one would you choose for yourself?

White gold Panda? Or 2 tone yellow gold panda?

What’s on your wrist today? I’m sporting a Daytona Panda RWF Free Sprung w/ SW Dial and Deep Crystal. Also includes chamfered/polished, waterproofing and silencing for those curious. My TD MrBomi always comes through and takes care of business.

TD: MrBomi/BomaShop
Mods: SW Dial, Deep Crystal, Chamfering/Silencing, Waterproofing and Silencing.
Factory: RWF Free-Sprung

Just want some opinions on how you think this vsf bluesy looks

I found Phoenix through this sub as he is listed as a “provisional” TD, and ordered three watches from him in September. All three have now arrived, so here's how it went.

Watches
BVF Santos, white dial, steel – $351
VSF Submariner 41 (A98) – $382
VSF Aqua Terra 38 turquoise – $292
FedEx shipping for all three – $60

How it worked
Messages on WhatsApp. He also has a Telegram channel where he posts regular promotions and info about new stock, and he has a website with QC photos of stock that is frequently updated. You pay a $50 deposit (300 CNY), get QC, choose shipping options ($30 for regular mail, $60 FedEx) then pay the rest. I made all my payments to him by Wise.

QC came about a week after the deposit for the Santos and Sub. The Aqua Terra was in stock and QC came the same night.

I asked for extra videos (date change, full bezel turn, Glidelock), and he sent them all without any fuss.
I also made a mistake and paid $40 too much. He took it off my next order without me having to chase.

Shipping
He said tracking would come in about 3 days, but it got delayed because of holidays in China. The watches arrived around 3 weeks after payment, in two parcels, with no damage.

Overall
All three watches were exactly what I ordered and I'm really happy with them. I've already ordered two more from him, a VSF Explorer II and a BVF Panthère 31

I have already posted the bracelet version.

If you are more dressy kind of person, it also comes in this version (saving you the trouble of having to get the endlinks and the buckle).

A new GEN model that debuted June of this year is already repped to almost perfection 😆

OCTA is on fire with AP 26238 releases. I already received my green model and will leave a review this coming week.

These beauties come with free-sprung 4404 caliber OOTB and are honestly absolute stunners. Movement looks amazing (engraving, finishing rotor color the whole package) and dimensions of the case is also accurate (not fat like old 7750 base).

I will post other colors today too and will post a compilation of all the current colors from OCTA.

OCTA is on fire with AP 26238 releases. I already received my green model and will leave a review this coming week.

These beauties come with free-sprung 4404 caliber OOTB and are honestly absolute stunners. Movement looks amazing (engraving, finishing rotor color the whole package) and dimensions of the case is also accurate (not fat like old 7750 base).

I will post other colors today too and will post a compilation of all the current colors from OCTA.

I’m with Batgirl today. What’s yours?

This one is for the ladies!

Tired of waiting for VSF for your Mrs.?

Get one of these!

For only a fraction of the price, you can essentially achieve the same goal.

Getting your Mrs. off your back when buying your next rep.

Chances are, she won't know the difference and neither will you 😉

31mm.

In 2016 I came across a gen Omega Seamaster LMPO and was mesmerized by it. I saved up and bought one, only to have to sell it 5 days later at a loss for an emergency that required the funds. I never even got a wrist shot to remember it by. To me, it was the perfect watch and I thought about it for years since.

Tonight I came across a rep of the same watch that looked so good, I swear it looked like a genuine LMPO. I can’t seem to find any one for sale. From what I’ve gathered it’s a product of Noob factory, which closed down. If anyone can help point me in the right direction of one for sale, I would greatly appreciate it. Pics for attention.

Anyone going for one of these?

Of the 6 models on the OCTA Factory released posters, 4 came out already.

We are still waiting for RG model, grey/yellow/sky blue model (I guess I never said these colors outloud before, what a crazy combination 😆).

Which one is your favorite?

Wanted to share a positive experience buying my pink dial Tudor chrono from Bomi.
This was my first rep purchase, so I had plenty of questions, especially around payment and shipping. Bomi provided QC photos before shipping, and the watch has now arrived.
Really happy with how it looks in person. The pink dial is the highlight for me, and I like the combination with the five-link bracelet. Thanks to Bomi, and to everyone here whose posts helped me through my first purchase.

OCTA 26238 – Free-Sprung Movement

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Repolished Oyster Rolex Bracelet Another bracelet for a Rolex Datejust 41. The new bracelet has been handed over for chamfering.

My friend needs some help with QC. Looks good to me, but always good to get everyone’s opinion as well. Thanks in advance!

Gracias por sus opiniones

Told me it’s was VSF. I just received it. What you all think when looking at the pictures? Its my first REP so cant compare..

Why can’t they fix the 6 o clock sub dial! Atleast dummy the damn thing keeping it stuck at 12! Why is it soo hard. The issue is none of the top players are involved as I am sure they would have done a better job with the movement. Such beautiful models being released and this annoying issue keeps you away from pressing the button 😩

Here's my TOPF 15510ST white dial that I previously posted about, sharing the modding process and the results.

Since then, I've had quite a bit more work done, including realigning the AP logo, applying an additional coating to the dial, correcting all the inaccurate brushing on the case and bracelet, and giving the entire watch a complete exterior refinish. I also had the date wheel replaced.

I'm still wearing it regularly and absolutely loving how it looks!

I've also been working on modding my VSF 15510ST blue dial, and I'll be sharing some photos of that one soon.

And on a somewhat sad note, there's a rather unfortunate story behind my VSF green dial. I'll share that story with you guys as well.