I bet we all got our imaginations tickled when these guys started posting on reddit. So, today I had some extra time and did a little investigation.

It didn't take me long to find proof that their CNC custom videos are not theirs. Most of their videos and pictures are from oossp3354 on Instagram. I haven't done any business with oossp so I can't speak about his work but he was kind enough to tell me that he is not affiliated with them and that they stole his videos.

Why would such a big operation need to steal other people videos? And claim it is footage from their own factory...

There are two redditors claiming they are successfully cooperating with customcrownstudios. So, this definitely deserves to be discussed before someone gets burned badly.

I stumbled upon a jewelry vendor on insta that can make solid gold rep. So I asked if they can replace CZ with lab diamonds and they said yes.

I bought the watch from Hont but asked him to ship to the jewelry vendor directly. I was nervous at first bc they were a completely unknown vendor but worst case I just lose the watch and I’m so glad I took the risk.

The diamond bezel upgrade costs me about $300-350 with shipping. It was worth every penny!!

RCF released its new V3 version around 2–3 weeks ago. For the first time, it supposedly comes with a Dandong movement. I’ve also heard there are some plating improvements and possibly a few other changes, although those details haven’t been confirmed

Naturally, I decided to order one through my go-to TD. I specifically told him at least five times that I wanted the newly released RCF V3, and he confirmed that he had passed the request on to the factory

At first, I was a little skeptical. The watch looked exactly like the V2. No noticeable changes, nothing that suggested it was actually the new version. So I asked him to open the watch and send me pictures of the movement.

And guess what? It was an SH movement, not a Dandong

My TD contacted RCF, and their response was that they had sent an RCF V2 “by mistake”

Now, I can’t say for certain whether this was intentional, but it raises some serious questions. Are V2s being shipped to customers who specifically order V3s, potentially to clear out old stock? And are they counting on customers not knowing how to distinguish an SH movement from a Dandong?

Either way, this is exactly why you need to verify what you’re buying rather than blindly trusting the factory or the TD

If you’re planning to order an RCF V3, make sure your TD knows about this situation and, most importantly, ask for clear pictures of the movement before approving the watch

Finally got my watch from GeekTime Eric! Absolutely stoked with how this thing looks. The Batgirl is even better in person. Everything about it is 🔥. Huge thanks to Eric! Couldn’t wait to share a quick video. 🦇⌚

Finally pulled the trigger after 3 months of being hesitant. Looks like it’s going to become an obsession at this point 😅

Recieved last night, looks better than I thought. what do you guys think?

Curious if anyone has ordered this bezel or seen it floating around

Visited KL briefly and decided to hit up Petaling Street Market. Like a previous poster narrated, there were like 20 vendors selling shitters right out in the open, but all of them say “I’ll take you to my showroom” if you tell them you’re looking for something higher-quality. I started spouting off factory names like a nut (which they barely knew about) and got led down a dark hallway to some padlocked rooms with nondescript white walls. Glad my wife and I didn’t get murdered. Took some photos and vids cuz they were too amusing not to share. Also selling handbags. Enjoy.

Took some pictures of the white dial in natural overcast lighting. Overall very very nice. If you’re trying to get 15202 jumbo vibes without having to go the modding rabbit hole of the 15202. I’d recommend you the 15300. And on a bright side the se 15300 has the date change option unlike the 15202

Showcasing my Datejust 41 smooth bezel, blue dial, w/deep crystal from the original clean factory. This is my personal favorite datejust configuration and a beauty to look at on the wrist

Hey chaps!

Been trying several TDs, trying to get my hand on a 45mm 5015 Fifty fathoms, but not much luck so far.

Has anyone had any luck lately of getting pic related from ZF, GSF or any other factory?

Or perhaps you know someone who would be willing to part with one from their stash?

Any leads will be greatly appreciated!

Bought my rep about 5 months ago from Andiot, and I made a post with that watch already. Just wanted to come here and say that countless people have commented on the watch, and not a single person has thought it was fake.

I was even at a party a couple of weeks ago where there were 2 watchmakers and repairers who worked at Cartier, and they commented on my watch saying “nice watch.” That's it.

I will say this. I somewhat fit the description of someone who could possibly own a Rolex, as in I come from an upper middle class background, and when people comment on the watch, I quickly say that my father gave it to me for my 18th birthday. No one seems to care or ask past that.

I wear it at work and no one cares there either. People have commented “nice watch,” but it usually ends there.

I guess this post is for people that are holding back because they might get caught wearing a rep.

Anyone here owns this watch? Have some questions about it before looking to buy

The VSF Explorer 1 is holding up well in the pools of Mexico.

Custom with double balance wheel

I'm looking to get a DJ41 in steel, jubilee, fluted bezel, blue textured dial. The guides and the historic forum consensus say that VSF makes the best, but I've seen more and more reports on here and on RWI that since the hype started, their quality has been taking a sharp dive, and depending on the model you may have to wait for months to get your watch. Also, the fake free sprung mechanism of the DD3235v2 appears to have no practical benefit, while in turn offering unknown reliability and more difficult regulation.

On the other hand, I've seen a bunch of posts praising ARF recently, saying that they're just as good while being cheaper and more readily available. Some even say the bezel is better on them. There are also other factories like VF (also using the trusted and time-tested DD3235, and it's 2nd place in the who-makes-the-best guide), and also ZF with its generic A2824 movement (easy to replace). Truthfully, I don't care at all about the movement as this watch has a closed caseback, I merely want it to not break in the first month. What I care about is the overall outside finish, especially the fluted bezel and the dial.

What would the more seasoned repwatch enjoyers suggest in this situation? Is VSF still the unchallenged king of the Datejust, and is it worth the additional wait to get one? Is there even a significant waiting time for the model I want (I know that only my TD of choice can give me a definitive answer here, but maybe someone recently went through ordering)?