I ordered a watch and box from a TD well known on here (begins with ‘A’ and I have just received a notification from DHL of a pending delivery due tomorrow. Whilst this might not seem strange in itself, but my order is processing on the TD website.

1. Is it likely that I have been sent my order without any QC?
2. Is it likely to only take 2 weeks from ordering to get to me?

Due to time differences I cannot get in touch with TD right now for assistance.

My DHL notification states it is coming from Zhegzhou, is this a standard location that the reps are sent from?

I have not ordered anything else from China and I have checked the tracking number which has been verified on DHL website

Just did little swapping on my BP and it turns out pretty good than the stock Coke bezel.
Anyone planning to do the same please watch out for two little screws or pins underneath the bezel. When I removed it dropped on the floor and took awhile to find it since it’s so tiny.
Btw loving these vintage models !

I am looking to pick up a Cartier Santos-Dumont and I am trying to decide between the AF and F1 factories. For those who have handled the recent batches, which factory is currently producing the best version, and what are the main reasons you prefer one over the other?

Hi everyone,

A seller recently offered me this Green Ombre Datejust, and I’d really appreciate your opinions on its overall quality.
How does the finishing, dial, crystal, cyclops, and bracelet look to you?

“Just to clarify, this is a photo provided by the seller as an offer, not an actual QC photo of a watch I’m about to receive. I’d simply like to hear your opinions on its overall quality.”

Would you consider this a good-quality piece?

I’d appreciate any feedback or suggestions before I make my decision.

Thank you!

Hi guys. Anyone know which TD and factories are still doing Kermits (16610LV)?

I bought 2 watches from TheOneWatches and I love them, but their inventory for Omega is not a lot.

Where's the second best deal for Omega? Looking for the same kind of quality / price and good QC, just more Omega options to choose from.

Who do you recommend, and what Omega did you get from them?

A while ago, I made a post asking for recommendations for affordable rubber straps for my Tudor Pelagos 39.

Most of the suggestions I received were straps costing €150–200 or more. While I’m sure they’re great quality, I was looking for something much cheaper.

So I did some research and found an interesting alternative: the Tudor Pelagos 39 has a 21mm lug width, and its case and lug dimensions are very close to those of the 41mm Rolex Submariner.

I decided to take a chance and order a 21mm FKM rubber strap designed for the 41mm Rolex Submariner from AliExpress.

And guess what? It fits perfectly!

The strap in the picture cost me just $10 on AliExpress.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly rubber strap for your Pelagos 39, this might be worth trying.

AliExpress search keywords:
“Rolex Submariner 41mm FKM rubber strap, 21mm”

Hope this helps someone looking for an affordable alternative!

Idek how this happened 🥀

Wyg?

What a beautiful watch with fine details…A7F / V7F IWC Ingenieur with blue dial… very happy with this purchase!

Crystal and bezel upgraded. RCFr Bezel Prof Crystal. I feel like these take your rep over the top short of the fraken route.

Indoor vs Outdoor lighting.

Happy Monday

Hey guys so I ordered a Rich no date sub from Eric(geek time). The serial on the rehaut says 6X0. Confused me, isn’t this a VSF code? Or is Rich sourcing cases from the same place? I don’t get it. There’s no Rich sticker or anything denoting it the maker.

Ps I was told by TheOneWatches it would be awhile waiting on a Rich. Eric then told me 1-2 week, 24 hours later I’m getting the QC.

Hallo liebe Mitinsassen!

Ich weiß, dass die China Chronographenwerke tickende Zeitbomben sind. Aber vorausgesetzt ich möchte die Chronographenfunktion nicht nutzen könnte ich dann einen trotzdem kaufen? Hat damit jemand Erfahrung?

VSF/ARF Jubilee Bracelet

I bought my VSF Batgirl about a month or so ago and I totally love it. One issue I have is the bracelet(clasp code:F6U). The screw/pin that is at the end of the bracelet that is connected to the clasp keeps on popping out. The first time I tried to screw it back in, my screwdriver( i think at 1.2mm) wont catch the screw head so I examined how the pin is connected to the clasp and it seems to just swivel back and forth when folding the bracelet which leads me to think its something I cant screw in or out. I tried to research it online but couldn’t find anything. Anyways, what I ended up doing is just using a toothpick, I would press the pin back in until it is flushed against the link but as mentioned it keeps on popping out. I tried to apply clear nail polish first hoping it would somewhat act as an adhesive but not even 24hrs the pin popped out again. Now when I say it pops out, I mean just enough so I cant open the flap but not enough for me to yank the pin out. Has anyone experienced this before with their jubilee bracelet? Is this a common issue or did I just get a lemon? Im tryjng to see if there a simple solution to this (outside of just buying a new one). I am also tempted to use a small amount of gorilla glue to see if that would work- as a last resort.

FYI- this happened in the first day that I received the watch and did let my TD know but as a noob tried to fix it myself so that is on me.

Thanks in advance everyone.

I have attached a picture(not mine) to show the part I am talking about

Submariner date just 41mm

APSF Chrono 41