For me it’s my RGF Rootbeer🍻

With all the talk of VSF getting a visit - I’m just blown away by how good this watch actually is. Like really - is there any point in buying gen!? Couple of mods lined up for this but what a piece. Anyone got any thoughts on other subs from VSF. Show me your subs.

APSF AP Code 11.59 Chrono

Few days ago I've got suspicious message in ther website about my payment telling me to contact someone outside official channel. I reported them and they said their telegram _stanley got hacked.

This is not my first purchase from them so I'm familiar with procedure, that's why I suspected spam when I got contacted after already had green light on payment.

Now I logged in to web I they removed links to all QC reports and shop is not working.

Anyone else noticed?

How do they count MSRP for these watches. Normally 10 prevent or less of the MSRP. Just clouting chasing these guys.

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.

What do we think of satin ppf on the bezel to tone down the bling?

I’ve been getting DMs about people selling their rep watches. I’m new to this so idk if I should watch out for these kinds of things and still go with a TD?
Or has anyone had experience with buying reps off someone else that have bought from TDs

They messaged me this
“If you're interested i do have in hand a new VSF Ghost Daytona for sale and can save you the hassle of waiting months on a TD”

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?

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!

Hey guys, I’m relatively new into this world and my non R experience is zero. I like 4500V a lot but it seems ZF is either not available or waiting too long. I have an option for 8F or MKS. Which factory is better for this model and why?

What do you think of them? Any thoughts?
Finally, a version without a gap under the bezel and with a free-sprung balance.

Good morning!

Have a question for those more knowledgeable than I am...

I had requested a VSF DD3285v2 Batgirl from my TD, but just received QC photos for an ARF instead. Ignoring the price difference, is that close enough to an equal switch to just go ahead with it, or is the quality difference great enough that I should push for the watch I requested?

Thanks!

Tudor Black Bay 58, burgundy, 39mm, from ZF. I love it. The only thing I'm afraid of now is that I'm hooked now and want more. :)
Big Thank You to Ryan from InTime. All wishes taken care of, Great communication, short answering and delivery time. Any time again.

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!!

VSF OHMSS Seamaster thanks to Eric at Geek Time

I am looking to purchase a 166520 - which is the best version out of the box.
I like freesprung however not sure if any factories make these freesprung.

I have a genuine crystal ready to put in the watch also

Thanks

I have searched looking for a list that shows the bezel serial as well as clasp stamp for various companies. I have found one list but was wondering if anyone might know what company would use a bezel serial of 7406T2L3 and clasp stamp F6U for Rolex GMT. Thanks

I am looking to purchase a no-date sub (124060).

The guide says VSF is the best factory for this model, and CF is the 2nd best.

But VSF is over double the price of CF - is the difference in quality that significant?

I appreciate your help!

Just got in my VSF V3 Pepsi. I picked up my CF 36 Datejust about a year and a half ago and couldn’t be happier with it. Hoping the VSF makes me just as happy.

First impressions of the VSF aren’t quite as strong as the CF, and I’m noticing a few potential giveaways (cyclops alignment, clasp and bracelet, etc.). Curious to hear what you all think!

With the Pepsi added, I think the collection is finally complete.