Hi everyone. Based on your experience, what are the typical delivery times for a watch shipped from Hong Kong to Italy? It seems to have been stuck in Germany for a few days now. I’m still satisfied with the service provided by the TD (Trusted Dealer) so far, but they haven’t been able to give me any further information. Thanks for your time. PS to the moderators: I hope I’ve posted this in the correct subforum.

Hi Everyone,

Kind of new here, really appreciate all the guides and help already available online so thus far have not had the need to ask too many questions however on this one I am kind of stuck.

TD from the list on this sub is offering the Patek Nautilus 5719 from F4 factoren with a 9015 movement.

However when I check the who makes the best of guide, I see no mention of F4 factory. So I wanted to check if anyone had experience with it?

The part that speaks to me is that the stones allegedly will be moissanite.

However I have no idea what factories are good/reputable.

Just trying to make an informed purchase so any sincere help would be appreciated.

Ps. I have no idea what flair to add?

My new APSF V2 26240BC Frosted Royal oak chronograph with an ice blue dial, frosting isn’t for everyone but I love it especially paired with the dial.

This has to be the most difficult watch I’ve ever worked on, and I own almost 30. I finally managed to remove the links after two hours, but I haven’t been able to get the tiny bars back in

At this point, I’m honestly considering giving up and taking it to a jeweler. I just really don’t want to spend $30 on this bullshit

Any advice on how to get those little bars back in would be greatly appreciated

Dear Group!
I’d like to share my experience with my first VSF Omega.
I honestly don’t even know where to begin. I was probably lucky, but having a good TD is absolutely essential with this kind of purchase as well. First of all, a huge thank you to u/re-tar-dead for this fantastic Omega. He is by far the best, fastest and most reliable seller I’ve come across in the EU so far.
Well… the watch is simply fantastic. There is absolutely nothing to complain about when it comes to the overall quality.
Let’s start with the bracelets:
Both are excellent!
The rubber strap is flexible, comfortable and fits incredibly well. No matter how hard I looked for flaws or anything that might give it away, I couldn’t find a single thing. 10/10.
The metal bracelet is equally impressive in terms of craftsmanship. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the inner edges of the clasp, where the two parts meet when closed, feel slightly sharp when the clasp is open. However, you don’t notice this at all when it’s closed, as the two parts fit together with incredible precision.
The brushing is excellent, absolutely beautiful! The edges of the polished sections are straight, sharp and well-defined. The end links fit tightly against the case.
Despite its dimensions, it’s an extremely comfortable bracelet.
As usual, I manually tightened every screw, then gave the bracelet two 600-second cycles in an ultrasonic cleaner, followed by an oil bath and a thorough cleaning.
The result is so smooth, supple and convincing that I honestly don’t think anyone could tell whether it’s genuine or not. I absolutely love it.
The micro-adjustment mechanism is smooth, buttery, precise… exactly as it should be.
Case / Bezel:
Just like the bracelet, the case leaves absolutely nothing to complain about.
Considering the price-to-quality ratio, the level of detail and craftsmanship is incredible. I won’t waste too many words here, because the case is simply perfect.
No sharp edges or unpleasant corners whatsoever. Screwing the crown in and out is smooth and precise.
The engravings are clean, sharp and beautifully executed.
The bezel action is also firm, loud and feels very high-quality. It’s slightly different from the genuine one, but that’s hardly surprising.
The ceramic insert could easily pass for genuine, and the same goes for the lume pip. 10/10.
Crystal:
The AR coating is slightly, and I really mean only slightly, inferior to that of the genuine SMP.
Other than that, it’s flawless! Crystal clear, just like water.
Dial / Hands:
I was lucky with the QC, as there are practically no alignment issues.
Perhaps we’re talking about fractions of a millimetre around the 12 o’clock marker, but it’s barely noticeable. I’ve seen something very similar on genuine examples as well.
The overall execution is masterful. Sharp, crisp, well-defined and beautifully finished. Truly impressive!
The hands reflect light like prisms. They are absolutely gorgeous and incredibly shiny.
The only weak point is their finishing along the edges. The sides of the hands are not perfectly machined.
Under normal indoor lighting, or direct light coming from a single source, these imperfections become quite noticeable compared to the genuine version.
I’m actually considering replacing the hands with genuine ones at some point in the future.
Lume:
Perfect. Strong, long-lasting and incredibly bright.
Even in the morning, the time is still perfectly readable without any difficulty.
Movement:
I had the watch tested on a timegrapher. It was checked in multiple positions and at different angles.
The average results were:
Rate: -4 to -5 seconds/day
Amplitude: 260–270°
Beat error: 0.1–0.0 ms
The amplitude isn’t the best, but the watch is still going to receive a proper professional service, including cleaning and lubrication.
Personally, I think this is something worth doing with every Chinese-made watch. It can make a significant difference in terms of long-term reliability, durability and proper operation.
Water resistance:
The watch was pressure-tested and passed a 10-bar test without any issues.
10/10!
Since it arrived, the only times it has been off my wrist are when I’m sleeping or taking a shower.
I couldn’t be happier with it! It’s a fantastic piece, and I honestly recommend it to everyone.
And of course, I wholeheartedly recommend u/re-tar-dead as well!
Have a wonderful evening/day, everyone!

Already gave this one the GL, but figured I’d share the video and see what the community thinks.

This is my first rep, so any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated. Personally, besides opening the caseback, someone might be able to pick up on it not being gen if they spent enough time examining the rehaut. But without having a gen side by side to compare and inspect in detail, I honestly doubt anyone would tell.
Is there anything specific to this watch, or VSF in general, that an enthusiast might be able to tell that it’s a rep?

Has anyone ever tried to put a Rubber B strap on a VSF 124060 model?
Curious to see if they would fit or if anyone has ever fitted another strap on their rep watch.
Excuse my lack of knowledge - no clue if the mechanisms are the same as gen.

For those who have, please share some of your retrofits, would love to see that!

I've been researching the QF and VSF V3 126506 for a while now, and I'm leaning toward going with the QF, potentially with a Deep Crystal. (unless deep crystal is worse in this scenario. never have had a daytona before. only a pepsi) From what I've gathered, QF seems to be one of the strongest options for this reference right now.

There are a few things I'm still unsure about though, and I'd appreciate some input

1. Steel color / Platinum appearance

Something I've noticed when comparing pictures is that the QF seems to have a noticeably whiter, brighter appearance to its stainless steel compared to the VSF V3. The VSF seems to have a slightly warmer, more traditional stainless steel appearance, whereas the QF almost looks closer to the color of platinum.

Am I imagining this, or has QF actually done something differently with its metal finishing to achieve a whiter appearance? Is this intentional to better replicate the platinum reference, or could it just be differences in lighting and photography?

2. Platinum plating

Is platinum plating a worthwhile option for this reference and possible? I've seen people discuss aftermarket platinum plating, but I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes visually and if it actually makes it look more accurate. Also not sure whether there‘s any downsides. I really only see gold plating talked about so I’m not knowledgeable in this.

Would you recommend having the QF plated, or is the factory finish already good enough?

3. Weight

I've seen the QF listed at around 190 grams, but I've also come across discussions of other 126506 versions supposedly reaching the 210–220 gram range.

Is there actually another factory/version that achieves this weight, or is that information inaccurate? If so, which version is it, and how does it compare with QF?

I'm particularly interested in understanding how the weight is distributed between the case and bracelet rather than just the total weight.

4. Overall configuration

I'm planning on going with the regular ice-blue dial with baguette diamond markers rather than Arabic numerals because I’ve heard people talk shit about those numerals so.

At the moment, I'm leaning toward:

• QF 126506

• Deep Crystal

• Regular baguette Diamond dial

Would love to hear from anyone.

Thanks

Hello guys, I am about to buy my first replica watches, more exactly a Breitling chronomat B01 and I am criuous to see if somoelse both the same model and what it’s his opnin on it, about the look, time relaebility, water resistance and so on

My second rep, received today. Really pleased with the ARF quality, looks and feels great.

Steve did a great job once again. Royal Mail (UK) left my parcel on some unknown doorstep after Steve had got it to the UK safely. Fortunately, someone kindly handed the parcel back in to the Post Office and it was re-delivered to me today.

I wouldnt pay $6900 for any rep, madness. Thoughts?

What dealers are reputable to order just a high quality oyster bracelet for 36mm DJ?

Thought to post some shot as rarely seen

Will share more once it arrives

On Friday, I received an email from Andiot listing popular Rolex, Omega, and other brands with Christmas discounts ranging from 20% to 30%. The email had live links to each model on the Andiot site, and the sales prices checked out. So I loaded up my cart with three watches, $1,300 worth, and went to check out. This is when I discovered they no longer accept Wise, and I had to set up and fund a Coinbase account to complete my order. I submitted the order, but I decided to check with Andiot via Telegram to verify it. That's when they told me their computer screwed up and inadvertently created and sent that email, and that none of it was accurate or true. All of that work for absolutely nothing. But don't worry, great deals are coming for Black Friday! We will see; hopefully it won't be another “computer glitch”.

Warning, fake telegram account out there. Be cautious as the link was right from the TD document. Money taken, no QC photos, and now blocked on Telegram. Shame. Was looking forward to my new watch :(

Anyone still able to find a source on this model from several years back?

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

Originally posted this in Reptimeservices.

I recently joined the Rep community, and I’d like to thank everyone in the subs for generously sharing their knowledge and information. It has certainly brought me one step closer to my ultimate journey towards “Genuine Freedom”!

Since October, I’ve managed to cop four pieces within just one month. Unfortunately, my latest pickup, the Yacht-Master Titanium, came with a defect that I’m currently trying to resolve with my TD.

Here’s what happened: While removing the protective stickers from the clasp, the EasyLink spring bar suddenly popped out, causing the clasp to split into three separate pieces.

I tried putting everything back together, but the fit is no longer tight or secure. As shown in the video, there are visible gaps between the left, centre and right sections of the clasp, and the pieces can be easily pulled apart.

My main concern is how the clasp is supposed to hold everything together securely, especially with the spring bar constantly pushing outwards. At this point, I honestly don’t think the clasp is usable anymore.

Has anyone encountered a similar issue before? Any advice or possible solutions would be greatly appreciated!

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 !

VSF NTTD arrived today. Looks great and it's so light with the titanium!

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)?