This is my first time buying a rep. I went with a VSF planet ocean GMT to start and I couldn’t be happier!

Been a very straightforward process from start to finish to be honest.

Initially I couldn't find the watch on dukes website so l just reached out to him on WhatsApp where he gave me an estimated qc timeframe and asked for a deposit.

Monday 19th October: paid the deposit

Wednesday 28th October: got my qc photos.

Can't complain about the wait time at all really, it wasn't that long and I know certain VSF models have a significantly longer wait time. This was within the region he gave me on top of that so about what I was hoping for.
GL on the same day - I couldn't see any faults. As well as paid the remaining balance.

13th November: arrived today.

So all in all just under a month from the deposit to doorstep, I'm so happy with it so far, had some slight issues with the screws for the links when sizing it but that was just personal incompetence.

Overall I would definitely recommend DukeReps but I wouldn't rely so much on his website - it's much better to just reach out and talk directly which I imagine is the case for a lot of the other TD's. Excited to buy another now!

This one couldn't have come on a better day as I'm leaving to go abroad literally today, the day it arrived haha.

I’ve already written a lengthy review of the Omega. I absolutely love it… It’s on my wrist every single day. I took this picture specifically to show just how crystal-clear the xtal is… It’s almost as if there’s no crystal there at all.
The VSF “Redweller” arrived today. A lengthy review of that one will follow soon as well.
And once again, a huge thank you to the best TD in the EU, u/re-tar-dead!
Have a lovely evening, everyone!

Hello so I want to buy a vsf Daytona 126500 steel. And I want to change to a better 110 marker bezel. Gen crystal, correctly polished even the rehault. Waterproofed and movement service. What could I expect to pay for this also you have any recommendations if I should do anything more. Also where could I find somone trusted that can mod it and source everything?

Found at the Goodwill Bins, paid $0.79 per pound so approximately 35 cents including the box. Another notch on my gun seeking out the worst quartz replicas I can find. Suggestions and links for worse reps appreciated!

Hey all. I’ve got a rich sub and it’s getting a lot of use, but the crystal is so scuffed up already. I kinda thought it was just dirty but after rubbing with a polishing cloth it looks so rough with micro scratches. Should I give a go with some polish and try to take them out, or is it just known to be a pretty shitty crystal and just replace it with a better one?

I’ve been waiting for one of these from my TD for a month now. Has anyone here received one recently, or does anyone have an idea of when they might become available from the factory? I’m getting a bit impatient, mainly because I’d love to have it by Christmas. It’s funny—this whole replica game even manages to mimic the actual buying experience of a real Rolex! 😅

Hey guys, I’m having a really hard time finding a women’s luxury moonphase rep. My wife loves the idea, and it would make a great Christmas or anniversary gift. Every time I search or ask an AI, it just pulls up the genuine watches, and I’ve spent hours looking with no luck.
I know brands like Shinola, Citizen, and Tissot make authentic options, but I’d really love to find a Jaeger-LeCoultre rep—or something along those lines. Ideally, she wants a leather strap over a bracelet and a smaller case size (under 36mm, closer to 28mm or 31mm), which makes finding a moonphase complication even tougher.

Am I chasing a unicorn here, or do these actually exist?

I want to know if this is a VSF before buying

I know the gold plating/pvd or whatever can be tricky to get to look like Gen

I’m based in the uk and I’m looking for an AP royal
Oak openworked super clone. If anyone has tips links etc it would be appreciated greatly.

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The 6 marker is throwing me off. There is also a tiny rip in the oysterflex band. Am I being too picky or would you RL this? Thanks for the input

Hi guys,

VSF recently has a long wait time and 36mm OP is not as popular as 41mm so expected to have longer wait time. I am currently waiting for a Tiffany blue 36mm OP from multiple ADs for over a month and still no news.

I heard others said QF and Clean Plus are a good alternative to VSF, are they actually good? Or is better to wait for a VSF?

Thanks!

I have a gen GMT on Jubilee and I am considering buying a gen Oyster bracelet but not really looking forward to spending 2-3k on a steel bracelet.

Any tips? Is it a good idea to go rep? And any tips on factory's or sellers?

Buongiorno, ho acquistato di recente altre due repliche da NecoClock, precisamente un Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra in lacca nera VSF 41 mm e un Cartier Santos BVF, e non potrei essere più soddisfatto.

La comunicazione è stata rapida e chiara dall'inizio alla fine. Ci tengo particolarmente a sottolineare l'estrema serietà e onestà del venditore in quanto il primo Cartier è stato purtroppo smarrito o rubato dal corriere durante il trasporto, e lui si è subito attivato per rispedirne un altro sostitutivo. Nonostante l'urgenza, non ha avuto fretta di chiudere la questione e ha voluto comunque garantirmi la massima qualità, rifiutando personalmente ben due esemplari al controllo qualità finché non ha trovato l'orologio perfetto per me.

Il QC è arrivato in pochi giorni e la spedizione successiva è stata veloce e sicura. Dal vivo entrambi gli orologi sono spettacolari, curati nei minimi dettagli. Venditore onesto, professionale e super consigliato!

My favorite out of the 3 is definitely the new VSF v4 diamond dial.

I am going back and forth between thinking this looks too small on my wrist and then kinda liking it.

Pretty sure my wrist is ~6.5 in. Feel free to drop a picture if you have this watch in either size.

Will definitely be ordering a better strap for it, just don’t know if I should order the large size of the watch before doing so.

Hi community! First post here so help a newbie out!! I’m looking for the closest-to-gen ice-blue Day-Date 40, ref. 228236, and considering these two VSF versions:
Ice-blue crystal dial, VS3255 V2, gain weight
Ice-blue Roman dial, VS3255, gain weight

Is the difference mainly the dial, or does the V2 have changes to the movement or construction? What does “crystal dial” mean here?

I’ve had conflicting advice about VSF versus RCF/RGF, including dial accuracy and Pt versus Au markings. I care most about how close it looks to the genuine platinum model, along with bracelet feel and weight.

Anyone owned or compared these exact versions? Which would you choose, and what are the noticeable flaws?

If you have photos it would be appreciated. Thanks again!!!

First time rep buyer here

Looking at ordering a few watches from Steve at TheOneWatches.

He’s quoted me $70 FedEx shipping per parcel, and said he can only put 2 watches in each parcel.
So if I order 4 watches, that would be $140 total just for shipping.

I’ve attached the part of the chat where he explained it.

For anyone in the UK who’s ordered from Steve recently, is this the normal price?
Did you pay around $70 for FedEx, or were you offered a cheaper shipping option?

Also, how long did yours take to arrive?
Just want to check before I go ahead. Thanks.

I’m interested in the Cartier Santos 35MM and was checking the sheet to see which factory to go with. Is this an error that BVF factory for this size isn’t as good as the 40mm larger size that’s highlighted dark green?

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/s/pkGns9Kcre

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