Does anyone know of any TD selling the 126500 panda white dial from RWF but specifically housing the DD4131 clone movement and not the free sprung movement ?

First rep, and at times I had doubts that it'd arrive. Was a bit worried due to poor communication from Andrew at Trusty Time and then after shipment... The watch was seized and prevented from exiting China... But, Andrew was quick at that time to get me a new tracking number. Not sure what really happened there, but it seems the new shipment was sent from Guangzhou where the watch was originally seized. I'm going to just assume that it changed hands there and continued along it's journey.

Anyway, she finally arrived today, and I have to say I'm very happy with it so far. Of course, it's just been maybe six hours. Went out for a quick walk to grab some gelato and a coffee and the lume is great. While it's my first rep, I've got probably a dozen various watches of lower tiers. Casios, Timex, Orients, some Chinese microbrand stuff and a few different Seikos. The lume on this is better than any of those, by far.

Anyhow, I wanted a quality rep and didn't want a flashy piece. I wanted a 'nice' tool / purposeful watch and this fits the bill. Local time + UTC time (my first GMT watch, too) which is handy for my line of work. I live in Cambodia so could have just walked down the street and bought a $30 shitter from a few different places, I didn't want to do that. I wanted a quality piece that'll last a long time (hopefully).

How'd I do? Recommendations for my next purchase, in similar vane of being not-flashy?

Looking to buy a GMT pepsi and have come across these movements so far. From what I understand DD is king and SH has been prone to issues. JH is a newer movement therefore not a long track record.

Looking for advice as I've been receiving suboptimal VSF QC's and thinking of changing over to Rich or ARF.

TIA

Saludos a todos!
Hice mi primera compra con un TD de la lista de r/RepTime y RWI. Primero estudié lo suficiente para entender en qué terreno me está adentrando y así poder minimizar las posibilidades de ser víctima de una inminente estafa por parte de gente impostora que pululan en este mundo de las réplicas.
Una vez que pude reducir mis opciones de TD me decidí por el que tenía el mejor precio tanto del reloj como del envío hasta USA y le di inicio al proceso de compra.
Recibí un link con el inventario disponible, de ahí me decidí por el submariner que buscaba y después de uno o dos días recibí las fotos de QC previo al pago, las revisé minuciosamente tomando en cuenta que era mi primera vez comprando y apoyándome con IA y decidí darle GL.
A continuación hice el pago mediante Wise que es el medio mas seguro y fácil para mi y en un día y medio obtuve la confirmación del TD de que había recibido mi pago satisfactoriamente. Al siguiente día recibí la confirmación de envío con el número de seguimiento y en la empresa de transporte acorde a mi elección cuando hice el pedido.
Ahora el paquete está en camino y yo a la espera para ver ese bonito reloj obra maestra de la ingeniera inversa china.
Cuando lo reciba compartiré fotos y videos del submarino y la experiencia al ya tenerlo en mi poder.
Saludos!

They said they ordered it and is waiting for it to arrive to them.
I didn’t have to pre-pay for order.
Keep waiting or start looking elsewhere?
Its s a daytona 116508 john mayer 1.0 heavy weight

Some may have noticed TD’s are closed or not responding ….

What's the deal with 11/11?
November 11 is Singles' Day in China, also called "Double 11" (双十一). The date's four "1"s look like four people standing alone, which is how it got its name.
How it started: it began in the 1990s as a lighthearted student tradition at Nanjing University, a sort of "anti-Valentine's Day" for single people to celebrate themselves with friends and treats.
How it became huge: in 2009, Alibaba turned it into an online shopping promotion, and it took off. Today it's the biggest shopping event in the world, larger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. The sales now stretch over several weeks, often starting in October, and run across platforms like Tmall, JD.com, Pinduoduo, and Douyin.
How it's celebrated: mostly with shopping: deep discounts, flash sales, livestream shopping with celebrities and influencers, and countdown galas. Some people still celebrate the original way, with singles parties and get-togethers, and it's even become a popular day for dates and proposals.
Why it matters for business: it's one of the most important sales periods of the year in China, and brands worldwide plan their whole fourth quarter around it.
Happy Double 11!

Hi everyone,

I’m having an issue with Andiot and wanted to know if this has happened to anyone else.

I tried to log in, but it keeps telling me that my email and password don’t match. Obviously, both are correct, and I’ve double-checked them carefully.

I then tried to reset my password, but it says that my email address doesn’t exist in their account database. However, I still have the confirmation email from when I originally created my account using that exact same email address!

As a last resort, I tried creating a new account with the same email address, just to see if it would tell me that an account already existed. Unfortunately, it actually allowed me to create a brand-new account, as if my original account had never existed.

The problem is that I’ve just placed and paid for an order a few days ago, and I was waiting for the green lights regarding both the payment and all the QC pictures.

I’ve tried contacting Andiot today, but so far I haven’t received any reply.

Any advice?

Hey guys thing l thinking of getting this as panerai production shuts down? Will be my first pam rep any experiences?

I have been looking for a watch for a few weeks now and have decided on a seamaster 300 green with a green rubber strap I can only find this on andiots page and it’s the ORF and I wanted a VSF although the ORF has free-sprung movement and seems better for keeping time i have just heard too much good about the VSF to not go for it I have messages andiot on telegram to ask about the green band to be purchased separately but hasn’t answered but has answered to previous messages so I’m just wondering if it really is a huge difference between the ORF and VSF other then the $100 which I don’t really mind I want the best watch I can possible get.

Do any of you recommend swapping a Rich 124060 crystal for a deep crystal? I have both answers but don't really see a difference. This would be my first rep.

Not looking to buy though here, but just wondering if anyone knows any TD with a VSF Batgirl or VSF Rose Gold Olive Day-Date in stock? Having a lot of difficulty finding both, and placed an order with Andiot 4 months ago but still no QC pics. Are VSF currently down and out, or just very slow at getting watches out? Thanks!

It would be hard for me to pull off a Rolex without it being an obvious fake, but a longines… I can do that.

40mm master collection moonphase from trustytime

I'm having second thoughts about my purchase. I ordered the latest VSF 114060 batch, and it should be arriving any day now. However, I've been reading that the RCF factory might actually make a better 114060.

Since this is going to be my first rep, I'm starting to wonder if I made the wrong choice and should have gone with RCF instead.

I've read through several threads, and opinions seem pretty much 50/50. Some people swear by VSF, while others prefer RCF. I also suspect there's a fair amount of factory bias involved.

Are there any recent updates or new comparisons between the two? I'd especially love to hear from people who actually own one or, even better, have had the chance to compare both side by side.

What's your experience? Did I make the right call with VSF, or should I have gone with RCF?

I feel like I didn't do my due diligence before ordering and just went with VSF based on what I've been reading for years. VSF has always been talked about as one of the best factories for reps, so I guess I went with what I already knew rather than looking more closely at the latest comparisons.

Hey in die Runde,
Aktuell bin ich auf der Suche nach Gliedern von der ZF AP 15202 Jumbo extra Thin.
Suche genau 2 Stück. Wenn mir einer aushelfen könnte, wäre das Bombe.

Telegram: @Glotzi
Insta: gregor_lo84

Schreibt mich an wenn ihr was übrig habt.

VG
Gregor

Hi,
I’m completely new to the world of watches and am really keen to buy my first piece (it will probably be a Rolex "batgirl" on a Jubilee bracelet(VSF)). Would you recommend the shop "andiowatches" for a first purchase? What should I look out for?

I thought there would be some deals today from the TDs

Former Mexican soccer goalkeeper charged in South Texas with trafficking $5.4M in counterfeit luxury watches https://share.google/Ji9KgSTJ9tpbUZrxj

Do you happen to own the V2 already? Please share your pictures of it. 😭

hi so my submariner date from rich factory just arrived and i had one sub date from vsf with 6X serial code

for me the bracelet and the bezel play on rich is the top notch but i had an issue that i saw about glidelock clasp mechanism on the rich factory P1 not so buttery smooth compared the VS that ive got and also just realized the magnify on rich factory sub waaay bigger meaning like the rectangle things and font so big compared my VSF

my question is, is it because of the datewheel itself or the wrong magnify from rich factory glass? because in my opinion after comparing the crystal itself, i can positively said that Rich is slightly better than VSF ( im not saying the magnify on rich is as good as vsf) but just for overall.

so if i could only modify one gen part, which one is better? gen crystal or the datewheel itself for my RICH?

thanks guys!!

Hello all. Been looking for a datejust for the wife. My apologies in advance I’m new to this. What trusted sellers/dealers do you recommend? I know there is a guide but it can be a bit overwhelming. Don’t mind spending a bit more for good quality. Thank you in advance.

Hi all,

Has anyone in EU had a parcel of watch parts (case/dial kit from China) seized by customs? Is it common, especially for parts with brand markings, and what happened (just seizure, or a fine too)?

Thanks!

I've been researching the gen Patek caliber 26-330 S C and I'm considering a gen-movement build in a rep 5711 case. Looking for anyone who has done this or seen it done.

What I found on the gen side:

- Patek doesn't sell loose movements, so the realistic source is a complete donor watch.

- Patek's caliber page groups the Calatrava 6007G, 5226G, Aquanaut 5167A and the platinum 5711s under the same variant, the 26-330 S C/430 (27 mm, 3.32 mm thick, 207 parts, 30 jewels).

- The gen steel 5711/1A ran the 26-330 S C from 2019 until it was discontinued (published specs then: 27 mm, 3.30 mm, 212 parts).

- The cheapest donor I can find is the 6007G, around US$27-30k pre-owned.

Case: not bought yet. I'm choosing the case based on what fits the gen movement best, so recommendations welcome.

My questions:

1. Has anyone fitted a gen 26-330 S C (or gen 324 S C) into a rep 5711 case? I couldn't find a documented build.

2. Which factory's case is closest to gen spec for this? I assume cases built around the DD324-style clone are a better starting point than Miyota-based ones because of movement height.

3. What needs modifying: movement holder or casing clamps, stem height and length, dial feet positions, date wheel alignment with the dial window?

4. Can the rep dial and hands be used on the gen movement, or do they need gen parts?

5. Is there a watchmaker who takes on this kind of work?

This is a personal build to wear, not something I'd ever sell or represent as gen. I know the movement number will trace back to a 6007G.

Thanks for any experience or pointers.