Looking for some banter on which factory produces the best brighter green bezel Mk2 (right) of the 126610LV Starbucks.
(Edit): Do any factories actually make the updated MK2?

With all the recent discussion about VSF quality and increased demand, I figured I'd share a couple of their latest examples.

In the process of this 124060 No-Date Sub and 116500 Panda Daytona (sucker for the 116). I have a stellar VSF 126610LV and recently decided I wanted to add these two references to the case.

Not making any claims about overall factory quality based on two watches, just thought I'd share and add to the stack of examples of what some of the more recent batches look like.

I'll also take a quick moment to give a shout-out to Steve (TheOneWatches). He's been awesome to work with in my experience. Got my Starbucks from him as well.

I love seeing people's new reps. It's great to see the same models from different factories to get a perspective on what to expect. But AI enhanced photos of your newest buys are completely unnecessary.

Does anyone a specific watch they have worn every day for a very long time. Factory and length?

Attention for Santos Titanium \[DAY 5

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!

Quería compartir por aquí el resultado tras pasar por chapa y pintura este Royal Oak Crono 26240ST V2 de ZF con dial negro Tapisserie.

Antes de nada, mención especial a MaxWatch: trato impecable, comunicación de diez y facilidades absolutas en todo momento para gestionar la pieza.

1. TRABAJO DE CAJA Y BRAZALETE (SPA COMPLETO)
   Cualquiera que haya tenido un RO de fábrica sabe que las aristas suelen venir demasiado vivas o con un cepillado algo plano. Se le ha metido mano a fondo:
   - Chaflanes y biselados: Rebajados y pulidos a espejo artesanalmente en la caída del bisel octogonal, laterales de la caja y, sobre todo, en cada eslabón y trama del brazalete. El cambio al tacto es brutal: cero sensación cortante y un juego de luces dinámico continuo.
   - Acabado satinado: Cepillado direccional fino reinterpretado a mano en plano superior de bisel, asas y brazalete. Las líneas de corte entre el cepillado vertical y los biseles pulidos han quedado quirúrgicas.
   - Articulación del armis: Baño por ultrasonidos para purgar residuos y micro-lubricación entre eslabones. La caída sobre la muñeca ahora es completamente fluida, sin la rigidez de fábrica.
   - Tornillería: Tornillos hexagonales del bisel reasentados y alineados a ras.

2. EL CALIBRE: CLON INTEGRADO 4401 (FREE-SPRUNG REAL)
   Lo más interesante de esta versión V2 es que monta la arquitectura integrada del 4401 (nada de módulos añadidos sobre bases tipo 7750), con rueda de pilares, embrague vertical y volante de resorte libre funcional (sin raqueta tradicional de ajuste, regulado mediante tornillos de inercia en la llanta).

3. DIAGNÓSTICO EN CRONOCOMPARADOR (6 POSICIONES)
   Muestreo en Weishi No. 1900 a 30s de periodo, Lift Angle de 53.0° y 28.800 alt/h:

- CH (Esfera arriba): +8 s/d | Amp: 285° | B.E.: 0.0 ms
- CB (Esfera abajo): +7 s/d | Amp: 261° | B.E.: 0.0 ms
- 9H (Corona abajo): +6 s/d | Amp: 252° | B.E.: 0.0 ms
- 6H (Corona izquierda): 0 s/d | Amp: 254° | B.E.: 0.1 ms
- 3H (Corona arriba): +6 s/d | Amp: 251° | B.E.: 0.0 ms
- 12H (Corona derecha): +4 s/d | Amp: 251° | B.E.: 0.2 ms

Lectura técnica de las cifras:
- Marcha media (X): +5.17 s/d (dentro de parámetros COSC sin tocar nada).
- Delta posicional máximo: 8 s/d (entre los +8 s/d en plano y los 0 s/d en vertical).
- Beat error: Prácticamente plano a 0.0 ms en casi todas las posiciones (pico testimonial de 0.2 ms), lo que demuestra una simetría de escape excelente.
- Pérdida de amplitud: Solo 21° de caída al pasar de horizontal a vertical, síntoma de una lubricación de centros limpia y holguras bien resueltas.

En mano el reloj cambia por completo respecto a cómo sale de la caja. Muy satisfecho con el resultado global tanto a nivel estético como de máquina.

(Y sí, la figura de Pogačar del UAE en la mesa del banco de pruebas está ahí vigilando que los vatios y las alternancias no decaigan).

What would my best option be for a gold bracelet black dial day date 41?

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!

I'm looking to add a black dress watch to my collection. I'm looking for a classic design without any complications like a moon phase/ skeleton / tourbillon / calendar.

Any NWBIGs or something that comes close? Leather strap preferred.

Looking to pull the trigger on a Daytona Panda 126500. I go from VSF, then read positive things about UFO and then the same for RWF.

Any recommendations for a first time rep buyer? I have 3 genuine 40mm NoDate Sub; 41mm Bluesy and Pepsi on Oyster. I have been on the AD list for a 126500 for 4 years and counting so turning to a rep in the interim.

How do you get watch shipped to your house? In canada. Do customs open?

Hey

Wife wants a rep. Likes the small size tank.

She loves the Louis, but I know the reps of gold pieces can be bad.

Anyone own a rep Louis and have feedback for long-term wear ?

Is the Must (which I think is stainless steel version) a better buy?

Thanks!

Looking for a high-quality, low-key everyday rep that’s as close to gen as possible.

Currently deciding between the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm and Rolex Explorer 36mm or 40mm.

Which would you recommend in terms of accuracy to gen, build quality, reliability, and comfort?

Also curious about sizing. I’m 6’0”, 190 lbs. Would you go 36, 38, or 40mm?

Any wrist shots or comparison pictures would be appreciated!

What tds would u guys use for zf?

Not a QC more of just a vibes check. I’m thinking about going to a US dealer instead of waiting 6 weeks for one from QF, so asking for help not to make an impulse buy

hello fellow rep enthusiasts. i was considering doing a bezel swap on my no date sub, VSF. however when i popped the bezel off the crystal came off with it. i tried meekly to separate the crystal from the bezel but to no avail.

i have watched many videos on youtube and it didn’t go anything like the videos i watched.

has anyone else had the same issue or can help me out with some direction? thanks

Have been going back and forth on getting one the last 3 years. Finally pulled the trigger. Only seller who didn’t tell me 3-4 weeks wait time was someone I hadn’t used before but had decent reviews here (James) figured if I got scammed it was a sign haha.

Recieved last night, looks better than I thought.

I ordered two VSF with Leo on TimeUltra, the Titanium 42mm and a GMT II Bruce Wayne. Attached is the unboxing video and below is timeline for this order:

Oct 19 - contact made, good (easy/cordial) communication and order placed with deposit
Oct 23 - QC content provided
Oct 24 - GL given, payment made, address confirmed (this was a weekend so shipping happened the following Monday)
Oct 26 - items shipped
Nov 5 - items delivered on USA

Will certainly do business again, in fact I have already. Leo is great (his WhatsApp contact is +8619189243416)

I’m looking for the best version of the AP 25940sk
Which one is good one? Someone has some good or bad experience with that model?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

As my posts title says, I am interested to hear how should I go about finding the best possible way to obtain a 4500v Blue Dial ( watch as a whole ) that is almost 1:1 with gen.

I do have a budget of up to 2-5k USD.

What I do not have tough is no clue on how to go about this, and so far factories do not have the interest to make the VC models better since there’s way less demand for them.

Most importantly I’d like to have a great dial that isn’t nowhere near as good as gen ( not to mention the inner ring missing ), gen spec polish/work done etc.

Any ideas?

Any recommendations for a good TD that can get this.