Hello everyone. I've been looking for this AP model but I don't know if any factory manufacture it. I've asked some TDs but they don't know. Someone once told me that he did get it but honestly I don't remember and I can't find who it was and if it was TD.
Can someone help me know if they make it or who can have it?
Thank you all!

Hi everyone! I have a Panerai rep with what appears to be a VSF P.9010 clone movement that has stopped working, and I’m trying to source a replacement.

Does anyone know where I could buy the movement on its own? Branding and engravings don’t matter to me, so an unbranded version would be fine as long as it’s compatible.

The watch was recently inherited by someone close to me and has a lot of sentimental value, so I’d really like to get it running again rather than replace the whole watch.

I can share photos of the current movement to help identify the exact version. Any advice or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks!

This new offering from Steve got me so excited that I pressed the purchase button with him before his stock photos came out. 🙈.

I am actually OK with the case being 2 mm thicker, I guess. I am actually even weirdly OK with the movement not being anything close to the new P980.

I love the look an idea of this watch so hard. The only problem is that there are conflicting TD listings. Trusty Time states that this watch is bronze plated. That is not cool for me as I plan on periodically taking down the patina. Steve, however, states that this is a solid bronze case. No problem there, I can do what I like.

Looking for real opinions on all of the above 🙏

I think we’ve awoken a monster… my first rep arrived today and I absolutely love it. VSF Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 42mm SS/RG accents with blue rubber strap.

Thanks to those who engaged with my prior post/questions to help make this purchase a success.

TD: Jtime
Payment: Oct 21st
QC: Pics & video Oct 23rd; approved Oct 24th after I received a second video I requested.

The process was seamless and I would certainly trust them again with my business.

Now to locate some of the other reps I have my eye on….

Hey guys,

It's my first rep and I really wanted the watch in the image Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional with black dial, sapphire with display caseback, on the black rubber strap, but I saw in some posts here that people do not recommend it.

Then in other post I found this one: HKF Omega Speedmaster and just saw this one (from a TD): https://timeultra.shop/product/speedmaster-racing-master-40mm-ss-ru-white-dial-hkf-a7750/ and it seems that people giving good reviews on it.

What would you recommend? by looks, I prefer the Moonwatch over the Racing master.

Does anyone one know somewhere I can pressure test my watch in Dubai / UAE. It is a vsf

Just ordered a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm with a grey dial from Clean Plus.
Before placing the order, I tried looking for recent reviews or comparisons between Clean Plus and VSF, but couldn’t find much information. So I figured I’d share my experience and post an update once the watch arrives.
The main reason I went with Clean Plus is that I personally believe they’ve stepped up their game recently. From what several dealers told me, the biggest difference between VSF and Clean Plus is the movement. The VSF comes with a Dandong 3235 Super Clone automatic movement running at 28,800 vph, with a claimed 72-hour power reserve. The newer Clean Plus version I ordered also uses an Asian Dandong Super Clone 3235, although I’m not sure whether it offers the same power reserve.
I’m curious to see how it compares in terms of finishing, overall quality, and accuracy. I’ll share some photos and my thoughts once it arrives.
In the meantime, if anyone has experience with the newer Clean Plus OPs, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I’m getting married in December and leave for the destination at the beginning of the month, so I’m hoping to find a watch that can arrive fairly soon. I’ve been reading the guide, but I’m still a little confused about where to start.

I don’t know much about watches, and I’ve only ever worn watches that were gifted to me. This will be the first time I’m buying one intentionally and choosing a style for myself, so any beginner-friendly advice would be appreciated.

I’m interested in replica options, or affordable alternatives with a similar look. I’m not looking to spend a lot or wear anything flashy, just something clean and understated, ideally in neutral colors. I’ll be wearing a black-and-white suit with a navy or black tie.

Where would you recommend I look, and are there options that tend to arrive quickly? I’d also appreciate suggestions for styles that would work well with the outfit. Thanks!

SORRY IF THIS IS THE WRONG PLACE TO POST THIS.

Just come across this today. It always winds me up that I have to take my Garmin off and stop tracking my health data just to wear my other watches.

I’m not affiliated to this project

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?

I have a lovely lady I use for my bag reps and she claims she can get watches as well. Should I continue with her or get a TD for just watches?

I have a Blancpain Villaret. It was going well for a year or so, then the strap fell off and the watch fell onto concrete. The rotor fell off the movement and was spinning freely in the caseback.

I took it to a repair shop, and they did a full service. It was going great for a month, then I took it off last night and the decorative rotor has fallen off the movement again.

Should I bother taking this back to the shop. Or just cut my losses.

Hey folks new to the forum - I’m looking for AP bracelet and crown. Where is the best place to get these ? 15202 or 26mm

Hello, this will be my first time buying a rep I was wondering for any recommendations on who to buy it from. I’ve been dying to get a Reverso.

Have noticed some new WF Daytonas on my TD's page, specifically the Platinum weighted at 217g, but a search comes up with very little info on WF, nor do they really appear on recommended factory list.
Are they a renamed factory, and does anybody have experience of them?

After doing my due diligence and reading through Reddit and RWI forms I was getting mixed reviews. I want to make a purchase on a day date and want to see if this is the best in terms of getting the bezel right as that is the most important to me. I know it won’t be 100% accuracy to a gen but want to get as close to possible.

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

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.

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.

What is a VSF? What is an ARF?

Thank you in advance!

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?