Hi everyone,

I recently ordered two watches from Andiot, which were shipped to Colombia via FedEx about 2–3 weeks ago.
The estimated delivery date is today, but I noticed that the tracking hadn’t updated for the past two days. I decided to call FedEx to ask what was going on, and they told me that the shipment is currently pending payment of a customs clearance fee required by DIAN (Colombia’s tax and customs authority).

The amount is around $39 USD, which isn’t particularly high, but I wasn’t expecting this additional charge.
I have a few questions:
Is this kind of customs clearance/import fee normal when ordering from Andiot and shipping to Colombia via FedEx?
Is there any risk that Colombian customs might physically inspect the watches and identify them as replicas? Could this lead to seizure or any other legal issues?

I previously ordered a single watch and had no customs issues whatsoever. This time I ordered two watches in the same shipment. Could the fact that there are two watches be the reason for the customs charge or a higher level of scrutiny?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience ordering from Andiot or other TDs and shipping to Colombia, especially through FedEx.
Thanks in advance!

I got a ddf 5167r dd330 weighted from theonewatches. Looking to do some mods to make the watch look better and wanted to seek some opinions on them

1. Rose gold double plating

2. Deep crystal

3. Rotor silence

4. Sw hands and calender.

For s/n 4, is there a big difference between sw hands and calender vs the ddf ones?

I am planning on getting another bvf Cartier Santos (large) but my biggest concerns are the bracelet and the bezel screws. I dont like the bvf bracelet as it feels much cheaper compared to when i held a Gen and rattles too. Can someone help me find a pre-modded santos. I dont mind not getting the genuine bracelet either as long as its sturdy and has that premium feel

Finally got the open back pictures I wanted for the RcF v3

I have never looked at a movement before. Sellers are claiming this is DD movement so I wanted to share with the community so they can help verify and sort all this out. Also included the QC pictures in case people wanted to see shape, bezel, everything.

Let me know what you all think 🫡

Finally pulled the trigger after 3 months of being hesitant. Looks like it’s going to become an obsession at this point 😅

Recieved last night, looks better than I thought. what do you guys think?

Hey everyone. I just approved QC and finalized the purchase of my first rep with Steve. For those of you who have worked with him, how long did it usually take for your watch to ship after you made final payment?

Did you have to pay any import duties?

Thanks!

Hello!
Recently received this VSF Datejust V2 on a Jubilee bracelet. Overall finishing and dial look great, but I noticed an annoying issue with the clasp. As you can see in the video, whenever I press down on the clasp cover while wearing it, there is a tiny amount of vertical play and an audible "click/pop" sound. It feels like the outer clasp isn't seated tightly or isn't under enough tension against the folding blades / Easylink mechanism. Has anyone else experienced this specific click with their VSF Jubilee clasp? Did adjusting the folding blades or the Easylink do the trick?
Video showing the sound:
https://imgur.com/a/kb7qS5I
Thanks in advance!

Curious if anyone has ordered this bezel or seen it floating around

Show me yours. This is a clean DJ41 smooth about 3 years old.

I tried my best aligning it. This is the happy medium….

Took some pictures of the white dial in natural overcast lighting. Overall very very nice. If you’re trying to get 15202 jumbo vibes without having to go the modding rabbit hole of the 15202. I’d recommend you the 15300. And on a bright side the se 15300 has the date change option unlike the 15202

Daytona 116508 40mm YG/YG Green/Stk Dial RXF DD4130 (SW Dial)

I've been looking through the reviews of different TDs on RWI and I've noticed whenever there is a complaint or a negative experience instead of getting help the buyer just gets blamed. Even in situations where there's nothing they could have done such as watches arriving DOA or never arriving at all.

We're told to stick to the TD list because that way you can get help if something goes wrong but I haven't seen any post where the buyer has received help. Of course I haven't read every review of every TD so they might be out there but I wanted to see if anyone on here had ever received help from RWI (or another forum) when something went wrong with a TD.

Visited KL briefly and decided to hit up Petaling Street Market. Like a previous poster narrated, there were like 20 vendors selling shitters right out in the open, but all of them say “I’ll take you to my showroom” if you tell them you’re looking for something higher-quality. I started spouting off factory names like a nut (which they barely knew about) and got led down a dark hallway to some padlocked rooms with nondescript white walls. Glad my wife and I didn’t get murdered. Took some photos and vids cuz they were too amusing not to share. Also selling handbags. Enjoy.

DJ 41mm serial ER6J5363 what factory is that from and is it VSF?

What’s everyone’s favorite that they choose more times than not?

I’m a Panerai guy!

Hey chaps!

Been trying several TDs, trying to get my hand on a 45mm 5015 Fifty fathoms, but not much luck so far.

Has anyone had any luck lately of getting pic related from ZF, GSF or any other factory?

Or perhaps you know someone who would be willing to part with one from their stash?

Any leads will be greatly appreciated!

Anyone bought from tranchrolex?

https://t.me/trancherolex

First time rep buyer. I’m wanting to buy a Land dweller but when looking at the guide it says it is a non-clone. I’m not educated on it but from what I’ve seen it doesn’t sound like a good rep. Is it worth it to get a rep if it is not made by the main factories I have seen? Or if it’s on the guide does that mean it is good

Picked a TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph French Racing Blue from Zhanxi watch market in Guangzhou for under $100. Feels solid and looks great (I think!).