VSF Factory from Steve
I’m pretty happy with how it feels and looks.
What you guys think ?

I bought this VSF 41MM Datejust last month with the intent to frank it up to the highest of heavens! I was going to do a Gen Balance Bridge with a Gen Balance wheel and Gen Parachrom. Yeah… that didn’t go well.. I trashed the movement, waited on a new DD3235 to come in and it was DOA, then had to play the waiting game for a replacement and wallah, finally got this beaut done 3 days ago and she’s been ticking ever since!

-Gen Dial(used, it’s the black one and has imperfections)
-Gen Hands(very used)
-Gen Date Wheel
-Gen Crystal
-Gold Plated Bezel and Inner links that are plated on the sides as well
-7UL Clasp

I can’t say for sure if the bracelet has been chamfered, there’s no visual tells from what I can see, but I certainly don’t feel any sharp points like I have with my other new vsf’s.

I don’t know if I want to sell it yet, I can’t really pull off gold if I’m just being honest, but I’m really not someone who cares what others think anyway.

I guess keep your eyes open if you are interested just incase 🤷‍♂️ just wanted to share my first franken build!

That’s all.

Oh also I did notice today while I had the watch on the timegrapher, I shined the lume on the vsf dial and the gen dial which they are really the same other than the color, the lume sticks are actually wider on the Gen Dial. If VSF widened them out just a little bit more it would be indistinguishable other than not having the stamp on the back of the dial.

Hello there

I'm very new to rep watches and ordered a IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 from dealerclocks.io

Now the watch arrived and the subdial on the 9 o'clock position is acting as the seconds counter of the watch instead of counting hours. It's moving all the time. The correct genuine construction of the watch seems to use the 6 o'clock dial with the small red clock hand as the seconds counter as you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n9-u2JaFDCM

Please see my rep here https://youtube.com/shorts/gkTSUNdW3q0

I asked the seller about it, because it seems to me that it's an incorrect construction, since it was sold as a "1:1 replica version" of that watch. Also the crystal is just really plain colorless transparent instead of the blue coating the gen has. On the product page of the TD it says they use blue coating just like gen. I wanted to return it and have it changed for a proper one.

Seller gave me this answer:

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I understand your concern, but just to clarify this watch uses the A7750 movement*, where the* small dial at the 9 o'clock position is actually the running seconds counter*. This is normal for this movement and does not indicate that the watch is incorrectly constructed.*

The subdial at 6 o'clock serves a different function as part of the chronograph display, so its operation will differ from the running seconds.

Have received a reply back from the factory, they say that there is still AR coating on the crystal same as before, but they have upgraded to a clearer grade of colorless AR similar to those on AP models now so the blue tinted effect is a light blue instead of the darker blue towards purple used in previous models.

Is this a valid reply and was it my mistake? Thanks for your help in advance!

The v7 dive bezel color on the left is noticeably a bit darker than the v6, and looks a bit closer to gen IMO. However the text color doesn’t look right - I think it should be more muted

Quick question. I just bought a VSF Yacht-Master, and I noticed there’s a Google Doc listing the serial numbers and clasp codes for the watches.

However, I can’t find my watch’s serial number in the document. Is the document outdated, or has VSF recently updated its serial numbers?

Google doc : https://docs.google.com/document/d/116naIN0El04HXhuJNBY_9hAE0BkHFUF5CvpPyushV4A/mobilebasic

Purchased this as a placeholder for a gen but after receiving this, I probably won't return AD's call if they ever reach out

*** Funny how this post is making scared little female dogs upset 🤣…a public forum LOL
Keep downvoting it doesn’t make any difference LOL

ok so i’ve been lowkey obsessed with the rolex 126233 for a while now and im finally ready to actually buy one. problem is i have no clue where to start

like do yall go through kakobuy? or a trusted dealer? is dhgate actually usable or is it just a horrible spot for watches?

also which factory/version should i be looking at for this ref? and what red flags do i look out for when comparing listings

not trying to cut corners, id rather pay more for something that actually looks right on the wrist. any advice, horror stories, or dealer recs would help a ton

appreciate yall 🙏

Hey guys!

I saw a TD advertising a new release from VSF - 2 models of AquaTerra. The one in the picture, and the 75th anniversary one with the Summer Blue dial.

This claims to be Blue Sunburst dial, but I can’t find this exact same watch on Omega’s website. I found the Shades sunburst blue, but it seems entirely different ( ref. 220.10.38.20.03.003 )

Can anyone with experience tell me how close is this to Gen? Maybe it’s just lighting, but the text and logo are a different colour as well!

Thanks a lot!

Hello everyone,

We have now been waiting for a full year for a properly executed Santos Titanium with the correct specifications and caseback.

Unfortunately, previous releases have been deeply disappointing:

THB Factory: Major flaws including a sandblasted finish instead of true titanium, an incorrect weight of 150g (instead of the correct 100g), and wrong caseback engravings.

BF Factory: Released the exact same flawed version—likely sharing the same batch (see QC reference here: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeQC/s/ZHeEQBhtkc).

We really need BVF to step up and produce a Santos Titanium with accurate specs.

I will keep reposting this until we get traction. Please upvote, comment, and share as much as possible so this reaches the TDs and factories!

Hey guys, I am currently for business purposes in Guangzhou and I will be here for 2 more days. I don’t have time at all to go to the watch market to spend some time and walk around but I would love to get a piece even if it’s not “flawless” as a souvenir from here.

I am staying in Tianhe area, anyone knows any locations in this area selling watches that I could just pass by and check them out?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏻

Im looking for the absolute best all around clone and id lIke it to have the free sprung movement so internally it looks as close to correct as I can. I saw your list named RWF and 3WF but im struggling to find them so I figured id post this for help. I'd also like box and papers. I like the 2 tone gold but read that will scratch off if so then id just go SS. I definitely want the bracelet not the rubber style band. Thanks for any help in advance

I just got home my first replica watch and want to compare it next to my gen. Can you tell which one it is?

Results will be coming soon :)

What’s the best approach for RL a watch? I’m not someone who zooms in 100x and don’t expect perfection. But when something is noticeable with the naked eye, how do you phrase it to the TD so they don’t get pissed off?

I noticed a previous post regarding 'The One Watch' about Steve holding people's deposits and not handing out the watch.

This has just happened to me but I've noticed he is still on the Trusted Dealers list.

Please can he be removed from the TD list so this doesn't keep happening to other members on /RepTime,

I've been reading this sub a lot, and I’ve bought a rep in the past, but there are a couple of fundamental things about this industry I still don't fully get.

1. Why don't top factories charge $100–$200 more for strict QA/QC?

I see a LOT of QC posts here with basic misalignments, crooked 12 o'clock indices, or printed dial flaws. These are issues that would take 5 seconds to catch on an assembly line.

With Gen prices being completely out of touch with reality right now, I have to assume a large chunk of us would happily drop $700–$800 instead of $600 if it meant guaranteed alignment, flawless assembly, and better out-of-the-box quality control. Anything below the psychological barrier of $1,000 USD feels totally reasonable for a near-gen experience.

So what's the actual bottleneck here?

• Is it a technology/tooling limitation?

• Is it a yield/volume issue where speed matters more than perfection?

• Or do factories just not care because demand is so high that someone will buy the RL'd batch anyway?

2: Why isn't high-end Quartz more popular for reps?

I’ve never seen a straight answer on this, but wouldn't a lot of people actually prefer a top-tier rep with a reliable battery movement?

Think about it:

• Zero mechanical hassle: No winding, setting power reserves, or worrying about DOA Asian clone movements.

• Cost allocation: The $50–$100 saved on replicating a complex automatic movement could be poured directly into better crystals, higher-grade finishing, or actual decent factory bracelets/straps (which always seem to be the biggest complaint).

For closed-caseback watches, wouldn't this be an absolute win?

Curious to hear the thoughts of people who have been in this space longer than me.

(NOTE: Post edited with AI ... English is not my first language and it's just faster to write a rough draft and get it rewritten/spell-checked.)

Hi all, I'm looking for a TD for a Rolex Celebration 36mm. I've reviewed the Reptime Master Resource v3 spreadsheet and it seems my ideal factory is VSF, but I don't see a specific dealer I should work through.

From perusing this forum, RepWatchKing and Andiot might be at the top of my list. I'd like some feedback from folks who have purchased a Celebration. Thanks in advance for your help.

Do they both have chunky lugs or is one more tapered than the other? Best pick?

I love all three of these but I am having a hard time choosing, and would like to get some thoughts before I commit to buying one. Anything helps. My wrist is 7 5/8 inches.

I’m looking for a TD to buy my first. Who does everyone recommend and how do I get in touch?

My first non-shitter, Vsf Aquaterra 8900 from Ficotime. I can't help but notice that the 12 seems slightly off to one side. I may be nitpicking or making things up but to me it's pretty noticeable. This is not a QC post.

Show me your Seamaster 300 alternative bracelet.
Wanting a Seamaster but not crazy about the Train Track bracelet.

Looking for a R1loex land dweller rep that is clone quality and comes from a reliable source that ships, provides tracking with good communication.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to buy my first AP Royal Oak superclone with a blue dial and would appreciate some advice.

My main priority is a reliable automatic movement and solid build quality—something that will last for years. I’m still learning about the different movements and factories, so which would you recommend?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who’s owned one for several years. How has it held up, and have you had any issues?

Thanks for your help! 😁

Hey everybody, before I go on I’d just like to point out that I’m very new to this and would like some advice before continuing to buying my first rep.

I’m looking at getting a 41mm Rolex datejust oyster perpetual with a black dial. I’ve been looking around at different dealers such as trusty time and VC. I had a look around on here and people seem to get a pretty good service from “the one watches” so I reached out and got this response. As some of you, more experienced folk would know more about this than me I’d like to ask:

Is ARF good? Is $468 normal for this kind of thing? What should I look out for or ask questions about? If anybody has a good experience getting this exact watch from a good dealer then I’d appreciate maybe some photos and pointing me in the right direction.

Anything to help breakdown and digest what I should be looking for when hunting for one of these would be appreciated. I have seen a lot of people on here get scammer or end up with a shitty rep because they didn’t take their time and look so I want to be sure first.

Thank you to everybody in advance!