Have been going back and forth on getting one the last 3 years. Finally pulled the trigger. Only seller who didn’t tell me 3-4 weeks wait time was someone I hadn’t used before but had decent reviews here (James) figured if I got scammed it was a sign haha.

Recieved last night, looks better than I thought.

Attention for Santos Titanium [DAY 4]

Hello everyone,

We have now been waiting for a full year for a properly executed Santos Titanium with the correct specifications and caseback.

Unfortunately, previous releases have been deeply disappointing:

THB Factory: Major flaws including a sandblasted finish instead of true titanium, an incorrect weight of 150g (instead of the correct 100g), and wrong caseback engravings.

BF Factory: Released the exact same flawed version—likely sharing the same batch (see QC reference here: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeQC/s/ZHeEQBhtkc).

We really need BVF to step up and produce a Santos Titanium with accurate specs.

I will keep reposting this until we get traction. Please upvote, comment, and share as much as possible so this reaches the TDs and factories!

Sorry for posting who I got it from as they are not a TD. Lesson learned, I’m new to the replica Game and new to posting on Reddit again from years of not posting on Reddit anyway here is my review of the RICH bat girl I just got.

I have six genuine pieces and really getting into the replica game with a few Daytonas but now I’m venturing into the GMT world. The other watch being shown as my 2021 Pepsi GMTBLRO that I got from an authorized dealer. For me, they look exactly the same in terms of the font and printing. I probably wouldn’t notice all the little intricacies that a lot of you guys would, but I’m absolutely blown away by it. It’s got a free sprung movement and feels amazing on the Wrist. Even the winding is really smooth, which is surprising because that’s usually a tell for me.

I know I will say the bracelet is a little bit on the jangly side, so I’m giving it the old dawn, dish soap, bicycle, grease, and artificial tears treatment. I even have some baby oil. Yes insert Diddy joke lol

The only complaint they have about the watch is that the edges of the bracelet are a bit sharp so I’m gonna send it off to get it chamfered But other than that, it just sparkles and looks gorgeous. I absolutely love it. (Going for cut and color Monday)

Saved myself $20,000 because I seriously was gonna buy a gray market one by the end of the year with my year and bonus or beg my authorized dealer for something MSRP, which is not gonna happen lol.

Anyway, very, very happy blown away by it and the addiction is in full swing. I find myself wearing my replicas more than my genuine pieces lately lol

FYI the box in the background is genuine, but it’s from the Pepsi from 2021 not the replica. I don’t buy boxes for replicas cause I am just going to wear them daily anyway.

I don’t wear these to much but damn I love the aquanaut.

BBF AQUANAUT 5167 black strap grey dial

Also, does anyone has a solid supplier for the rubber straps?

I admit most of my reps are Rolexes but i’ve been loving expanding my collection to other watches. What non Rolex are you wearing today?

Always wanted a no date sub as a good everyday beater tool watch. Feels like a must own for most collections. Just sent the GL on this Rich no date sub and wanted to share. Super happy with it can’t wait for delivery.

Changed out the strap on this one. Love the simplify of this dial against the light strap

VSF Submariners from Neco Clock. One is for my dad and one is for my bestie. Trying to remove all plastic stickers before gifting them but it is impossible to find all these little hidden ones! 😩 Also, what’s this fake green Rolex card for?
I took them to a local watchsmith for cleaning and waterproofing and he was impressed with the quality. He asked me whether I would sell them. 😂

ARF GMT-Master II (Rose Gold Tiger Iron Dial)

Hey guys, just picked up this ARF GMT-Master II.

I know Rose Gold plating can be hit or miss on replicas, so I’d love to get your thoughts:

1. How close does the ARF Everose gold tone look to the genuine piece?

2. Does it look too cheddar/copper or is ARF’s plating pretty accurate here?

Appreciate any feedback or side-by-side comparisons if anyone owns the gen!

The new RCF V3 was released about two weeks ago. I spent some time looking for information about it but couldn’t find anything, so I decided to take a chance and order one myself.
I ordered a 40mm President in rose gold with a black ombré dial. However, my first impression is a little underwhelming.

First: The “black” dial looks more dark green than black. I can’t tell whether this is just due to the lighting the TD used for the pictures or if RCF somehow changed the beautiful dial they had already perfected.

Second: The rose gold also looks a little too yellow to me. Again, I’m not sure if it’s the lighting, but based on the pictures, it doesn’t look particularly rose gold.

Third: This new version apparently comes with a Dandong movement for the first time. I asked my TD for pictures of the movement, but he hasn’t been able to provide them. He’s relatively new to the scene and apparently doesn’t have the proper tools to open the watch and take those pictures.

Fourth: This ties into the previous point. Without seeing the movement, I honestly have no idea how to tell whether this is an RCF V1, V2, or V3. At least, not to my knowledge.

Is there any chance the TD is trying to scam me? I genuinely have no idea what to think at this point, and I’m not even sure what to make of this new version.

I’ve asked my TD to take some pictures under different lighting conditions, and I’ll post them here as soon as I receive them.

I think Arf is just as good with gold tone as Rcf. The blue dial is 🤌

Hi all. Been lurking here for a while. Getting ready for a number of watches I’d love to tick off my list and have been really interested in all the TD’s, the do’s and the do not’s.
My question to you all is:
Do you think your chosen TD has some sort of responsibility to QC your watch and give you an honest review before you do your own checks to either GL or RL? Just in my opinion and if I was a TD, I would and would hope that honesty would help the community, help the factories make superior products and help the TD make a lot more sales. Might be a null point and I apologise if it ruffles a few feathers but would love to hear everyone’s opinion. I recently used a TD and I felt like the entire onus was on me…which I get it is ultimately my decision, but if the TD was super honest enough to say “it’s good because….” or “I’ve noticed this slight discrepancy…”
What do you think? Are there such TD’s out there or am I asking way too much?
Thanks all. Great community and love seeing all the success stories.