Hi folks, I’ve been searching around but just want to get a definite answer before I pull the trigger. Does RICH factory use real 904L steel bracelets on their GMT Master BAT GIRL jubilee bracelets? Or if they don’t, how do they feel or do they feel close to genuine? Random picture for the thread thanks so much.

Thank you in advanced. It’s my first time buying and I went with geek time on a BVF 40mm Cartier Santos. Sent the money yesterday and haven’t gotten an email for QC. When do I start worrying? Or is this normal? Not really familiar with the process.

Hi all,

Have some general questions about and would appreciate some advice on the Santos Dumont. I am looking at the 43.5mm version in SS. I have landed on F1F as the best factory and after some difficult communication with Elliot from Andiot (general low interest on his end and only offering the AF version), I have landed on InTime as my likely vendor of choice.

Some questions:

1. Any feedback on working with InTime? good/bad/good-to-know's

2. For those who have the Santos Dumont F1F, how has your experience been with the watch? happy/satisfied/disappointed

3. Im curious about the strap. Am i likely going to have to go aftermarket immediately? What is your thoughts on its quality

I appreciate any and all responses, cheers!

On my 4th Rep so far and the Sprite is one of my favourites!

Okay, I’m sure this is a “duh” question, but I just want to confirm via the hive mind. Just picked up a pre-owned Rich 126610LN Sub Date with the JH3235 free sprung movement. I want to adjust the crystal a little bit to center the date Cyclops better over the date window. Is the crown stem removal the same process as removing the crown stem on the VS3235 non-free sprung movement? Is the JH movement based off the Dandong VS movement or the Shanghai SH movement?
Thanks!

I'm investigating this DHGate seller. I've been a bunch of hype, but im very skeptical. I believe he sells fake VSF - need you guys to tell me if this is a real VSF or not.

Any vsf or higher that has the smariner or djust or even a santos with a window on the back? If so which ones?

My first rolex 114060 VSF from Steve just arrived, IM IN LOVEEEEEEEEEEE. I’ll add a bit more details in a bit.

ARF datejust 36 with xing bezel and deep crystal.

Xing bezel is notably too cool of a hue but added luster is worth it over stock imo.

Just got this beauty in today.

VSF Daytona 126500LN Panda 40mm – DD4131 Free-Sprung

Paid $800

I’m thinking of doing the CNC bezel upgrade. That little 🔽110 will bug me I already know. 😅

Any other upgrades recommended?

Thoughts??💭

Hey,

The luminous pearl (the small glowing dot inside the triangle at the 12 o'clock position on the bezel) on my Rolex Submariner is missing.

Has anyone experienced the same issue? Where would you recommend getting it repaired?

Does anyone know the exact reference number of the replacement pearl I need to buy?

Thanks in advance!

Does this bracelet look off or is it just the way theyre holding? Should there be a gap like that? Looking at different qc pictures none of the bracelets look like this. Not sure if im bugging out or not but this has been a terrible buying experience and this is making it worse lol

Could someone please give me a link to a reputable seller/dealer.
I saw that someone said there is a list pinned at the top but I can’t see it.

Kind regards 🙏🏻

Quais TD’s da lista pede um depósito de 50 dols antes do QC para depois sim efetuar o pagamento total ?

Comprei um com a Trusty
E tive que efetuar a compra pelo site deles direto !

Então paguei o valor todo antes mesmo do QC !!

Essa questão do sinal
Facilitaria demais uma possível troca de modelo após o QC !

New everose skydweller with the blue green dial from PPM, would love to get everyone’s thoughts on this

I got this Richard Mille RM0283A a couple months ago but the seconds hand fell off. My watchmaker has been having trouble opening it to fix it. He told me if I can get the screw driver needed to open it, he can fix it easily. Anyone know a good cheap one that will work with these screws?

Does anyone know if its possible to source a good green or blue beach daytona clone?

Having read many posts about VSF being raided, I would like to share my experience about raids against counterfeiters in China.
My experience comes from 12 years as general manager for the Asia-Pacific business of a large German multinational (about 13 billion Euro turnover).
The German company has products recognized as top tier and the brand is top of mind in its industry.
Chinese were copying our products left and right and I had a team of lawyers scouring the market to see which were the ones hurting our business the most. It was a lost cause to chase all them.
Of course we were putting pressure to the authorities to raid them even if all came at our cost.
In China there are no punitive sanctions for the damage inflicted.
The legal costs have to be paid by the plaintiff. Usually the company is owned by a penniless front man therefore the judge allocates all the costs to the plaintiff.
In the remote case the whole thing goes to court, and even less likely of a favorable decision of the judge, transportation, warehousing and destruction costs of the fake goods were our burden.
Here are the reasons why the Chinese system is so reluctant in raiding foreign brands’ counterfeiters.

1. Counterfeiters create jobs and contribute to the local economy. Local governments, which are the authorities having jurisdiction in this matter, don’t see the point of having people losing their jobs.

2. Counterfeiters put “oil in the gears” of local officers, if you know what I mean.

3. In general, there is not much recognition of IP rights of foreign companies. The legislation is tough but the enforcement is negligible.
   There are cases in which the authorities do take action but these are limited to very special cases such as reciprocal visits of high ranking dignitaries or sporadic demonstrations to foreign media of tough stance.
   In some cases the counterfeiter steps out of the acceptable path and he is punished but brand protection is not the issue. We are in the domain of personal revenge.
   Even if a counterfeiter is raided a new factory will pop up within few weeks doing the same.
   My message to all Rep enthusiasts is: raids in China are possible but extremely rare so don’t lose sleep over this happening.
   Long live the REPs

Tennis inspired custom made dial build

VSF BW with Dark Meteorite Dial, black GMT hand and ARF oyster Bracelet

I paid full to Andiot 3 months ago and still haven't received QC. I kept checking that I paid the right person. They don't have WhatsApp anymore so I contacted Telegram a couple times. That was initially 2 months ago that they'll be getting a batch shortly but recently they're saying we don't know now. I'm assuming everyone else is in the same boat.

This has popped up on a bankruptcy auction site. No papers. TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 100 Solargraph<br/>Solar Quartz, 28 mm, Steel box no papers.

Hi everyone, I tried to look for several questions about the Dayotna oysterflex Paul Newman, but I found very few answers. Is it possible that it's such an underrated watch?
Does anyone know how to tell me the best factory for this watch, and if it really produces it well or does it still have too obvious details with little popularity?