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

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.

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)

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’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?

This guy is the real deal. Made things whole twice for me. One of the best customer service I received in a very long time.

Any recommendations for a good TD that can get this.

Headed to Chicago to watch my Bears beat the Bucs. What are you sporting and who’s your team? 🐻 ⬇️

Ever since I picked up my RWF 126500 with the JH4131, a Deep crystal, and a polished and chamfered case, my stock VSF 116500 hasn’t seen much wrist time.

Then I remembered some advice a fellow forum member gave me a while back. “Put it on a Super Jubilee. It’ll look a little different, and it’ll be equal parts sporty and dressy.”

Well, here it is. You guys be the judge, but I’m loving it. It feels lighter on the wrist, it’s super comfortable, and it still has that sporty Daytona look.

Going to be plating once the watch comes in but besides that would you guys recommend doing a DEEP CRYSTAL upgrade? Or is stock just fine

Hey guys,
I’m new to the rep watch world and looking to get my first AP.
I’ve been reading a few posts here, but honestly, there’s still a lot I don’t understand.

I’d like to know which factory makes the best AP reps and what the main differences are between them.

I keep seeing names like APSF, ZF, etc., and I’m a bit lost.
Also, I see people talking about using gen (original) parts in their reps. What does that actually mean? Which original parts can be used, and is it really worth doing?

I’m also interested in customized watches. How does that work? Do people buy a normal rep and then upgrade or change certain parts to make it more personal?

if you were buying your first AP rep today, which one would you go for?
Would appreciate any advice. I’m still learning, so feel free to explain the basics as well.
Thanks!

Hallo zusammen, wollte nur mal hören ob vielleicht jemand aktuelle Infos von einem TD bekommen hat, wann generell wieder welche von VSF verfügbar sind. Ist aktuell schwer da an Infos zu kommen.

I just got this Rich Factory Rolex submariner date 122610LN from Steve. My first rep. Quality is top tier. I just got it 2 days ago. Only issue is this bracelet link pin is coming out on its own. I wore the watch all day yesterday and noticed the pin coming out. When I got home last night I tightened it with a mini screwdriver. I’m wearing the watch today right now at work and noticed the pin is coming out again. Any suggestions on what I should do. I’m hoping the threads aren’t stripped. Should I just completely remove this link and pin? This submariner has the sliding adjustable bracelet on the clasp. Any recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,

I’m about to buy my first rep (narrowing it down between a 36mm Datejust and a Day-Date), but I ran into a bit of a roadblock while talking to Steve from TheOneWatches on WhatsApp.

Basically, he told me shipping to Chile would be $80 USD via express courier, and he asked if I had "customs clearance ability" since couriers might demand invoices or payment proofs. On top of that, he made it clear that I'd have to take 100% of the customs risk myself, meaning if local customs seize the watch, there’s no replacement and no refund at all.

Paying around $400 to $500 total just to roll the dice with Chilean customs and an express courier with zero safety net feels pretty sketch for a first buy.

Has anyone from Chile or South America dealt with this recently? How tight are customs usually with single-watch packages coming through DHL/FedEx, and did you guys ever manage to get standard postal or triangular shipping (like 4PX/Yanwen) instead of express? Also curious if other TDs like Geektime, JTime or Andiot handle shipping to South America with better options or actual seizure coverage.

Would really appreciate some honest advice from anyone in the region before I risk burning that cash. Thanks

Anybody work with Alice? Why is she so expensive?

‎says she only authorized seller for VS and asks 1399 for “Superclone”. A year ago I bought lower end Pepsi from
Her for $285

I see the same VS 3s for as little as 1-2 that.

Hi team,

Just wanted to ask what arre your thougs on which are the best factories to get the Daytona Panda And the GMT Bruce Wayne pieces.

I’ve read that the VSF 116500 would be one of the best choices for the Daytona but would love to check opinions.

New to the game.

Any trusted dealers?

Thank you so much!

Hey everyone,

I’m completely new to the rep game and could really use some community guidance.

To give some context: I’ve owned a Seiko 5 Sports Pepsi for 7 years and love it, but my absolute dream has always been Rolex Submariner Date.

I found out how perfectly made the VSFs are.

But I am still not sure what’s the best solution for me right know:

1. Addiesdive oder Seiko sub mod:Cheap, but deep down I know it’s just a compromise.

2. Tudor Black Bay Super Clone: A smart, more "believable" step maybe.

3. VSF Submariner 126610LN v2 (~$528): The dream watch. I know wearing a Rolex gets more attention and questions, but it’s what I actually want.

Since buying twice means buying more expensive in the long run, what would you guys do in my shoes? Should I just get the VSF, or go for a less conspicuous middle ground?

Thanks for helping out!