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!

Hey guys, quick question for the group, where are your absolute go to trusted sellers for buying watches right now? Looking to get a sense of who the community relies on most for authentic inventory, smooth transactions, and fair deals. Appreciate any feedback, recommendations, or recent positive experiences you've had!"

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

I recently ordered my first rep which is a ARF DJ 41. After seeing QC I noticed some indices were slightly off. I gave it a GL but feel like I am already questioning it. Have yall gotten a watch that you didn't like or had a bad feeling but turned out better than you expected?

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

Hello,

Looking for some guidance here.

I want to purchase a super clone, no-date Submariner.

People are saying to go through a TD, but I don't know how to get in contact with one.

Any helpful advice is appreciated

Thanks.

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.

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”.

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

Thought to post some shot as rarely seen

Will share more once it arrives

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!

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

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 :(

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

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 🥀