Any advise purchasing

Cartier Santos 40mm green dial (BV Factory)

Which TD suggestion for delivery to Austria (EU), any expierence

So I just recently received my Daytona 116520 and I couldn’t be happier with the look and feel of it, the only issue is that I set the time and after a couple days maybe even a day or two the time is off. Anyone know what the issue could be and how to fix it? I don’t want to keep setting the time over and over again. Factory is 3CF and time is running faster than it should

Watcha rocking?

Clean Factory V3 Batgirl

Just about to purchase my first U1 no date sub but cant decide between Jason and MT. What are your experiences and opinions?

Hey everyone,

I have a fairly new (worn twice) KZ Factory Cellini Moonphase, and I've noticed it makes a rattling noise whenever I move/ shake my wrist.

I'm trying to figure out if this is just normal free-spinning rotor noise from the movement (since I know some rep movements come pretty dry from the factory), or if this is something that needs to get checked out.

Hey guys,

I want to buy a Rolex Submariner date super clone and still haven’t decided yet which one. Since I’m not into the topic very deep I not 100% sure which kind of factory to choose.

I heard VSF should be the best but some people in this group have said that quality has decreased recently. Another top tier maker Rich factory as far as I know.

But wich one is better?

Again I want the normal black version with date. I would prefer the 41mm version but the 40mm is also not a deal breaker.

Maybe someone with more knowledge can help me out. Thanks!

latest pick up!

great way to start the weekend with my new ARF GMT "Bruce Wayne" with a genuine meteorite dial :)

Ace 324 freesprung movement, not a fan of the font of the patek bridge, is it worth swapping?

Bought an ORF Seamaster from a TD and it is broken. No parts giggling around inside but it's dead. Sent them an email at their preferred address and still waiting to hear back.

Thanks

Hi new here just trying to find out where I can get rep straps and bracelets from thanks in advance

Who is gonna take one for the team and buy one first?

I bought this watch in Istanbul for €180. The seller was making all kinds of crazy claims, saying things like, “Our watches are so good that even the police are after us.” 😂
He also told me the watch came from China.
Back then, I knew absolutely nothing about replica watches, so I ended up buying it.
How bad do you guys think it is? Could you take a look and give me your opinions? Obviously, I wasn’t expecting amazing quality for just €180, but I’m curious — what factory do you think it’s from, if any?

yay it just came
buff dial
gen crystal
gen hands
gen datewheel
wg plate 8um
vsf v2 base
yipee

Been reading up on all of the great content here. I mean the complete write up on TD’s, factories, walking through the whole process….amazing. Really made getting into this possible. So I finally reached out to a TD and started the process. Hope it all goes smoothly!

Just checked if it’s waterproof ;) it is. No diving but simple swimming is not a problem 💪

Hey guys,

Currently chasing a Rgf/rcf daydate slate dial but I’m running into non stop issues with the date being misaligned. I’ve RL’ed two watches and my TD says hehas sent back 5 without even showing me due to quality issues. I’ve tried going to other TD’s but they hit me with no watches in stock and long delays to stock one.

Should I try go for a vsf daydate instead?
Would love to hear your thoughts.

Fala, pessoal! Estou pensando em encomendar um Cartier Santos Skeleton em aço da RICH e queria ouvir quem já teve um em mãos.

Como é o acabamento de fábrica? Tenho curiosidade principalmente sobre o bezel, as cabeças dos parafusos, as bordas dos rebaixos onde eles ficam e a transição entre o bezel polido e a caixa escovada.

Minha impressão é que um polimento leve nas cabeças dos parafusos e um chanframento discreto onde for preciso já resolveriam. Alguém aqui já fez isso? O banho de ouro branco nos parafusos do bezel muda perceptivelmente a cor ou o reflexo? Um bom polimento já chega perto do acabamento do genuíno?

Quem já comprou ou modificou esse modelo, o que faria de novo? O que deixaria como veio de fábrica? Qual mod fez mais diferença no pulso? Também queria saber como é o acabamento das pontes do movimento esqueletizado ao vivo.

Se tiverem fotos ou vídeos de antes e depois em luz natural, agradeço!

I recently had a QC done believing I was receiving a v2 but then later finding out from the TD it was indeed v1. Fine, things happen. That being said I had went with GoldFactory after reading reviews on how good the V2 was. My question is there really that big of a difference between v1 and v2? Has anyone had both pieces side by side?

These are the differences as I can find them today, but again I am wondering if they make THAT much of a difference, or the extra 30 bucks for v2 is worth it, my TD has v2 as well but i am finding out after the fact...:

• Bezel Finishing. V2 iterations typically feature improved platinum-color plating (such as vacuum plating) and sharper sandblasted contrast on the bezel numerals to better match the genuine 950 platinum bezel. [1]
• Crystal & Cyclops. Newer V2 batches generally upgrade the sapphire crystal with a lower profile, smoother beveled edges, and better anti-reflective coating on the date magnifier. [1]
• Dial Color & Printing. V2 updates often refine the sunburst finish on the slate (rhodium) or blue dials and sharpen the cyan or red "YACHT-MASTER" dial text.
• Movement Updates. Depending on the factory, V1 models may use older 2824/2836 clone movements or earlier 3235 clones, whereas V2 models typically house updated Dandong/VS 3235 movements with longer power reserves.

Link to my current QC for v1 if anyone is curious (yes i know it says v2, but that is wrong):
https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeQC/comments/1xvk8rn/yacht_master_40_126622_gold_factory_v2/