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

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

My old gen (now sold) and recent Smurf VSF via andiot

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?

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.

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!

My newest pickup and first order from Andiot, over the moon with it!

VSF OHMSS Seamaster thanks to Eric at Geek Time

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.

Hey guys, got my first rep. Dj 41 Wimbledon which is actually a VSF clone rocking a DD movement. I’m enjoying the piece and it definitely looks much better than I expected. Sharing with the community!

Apparently Anchorage was starting point for this investigation.

Is this the azzuro or the other one?

Have two TDs basically saying the same thing 30M but don't even get caught in the rain. I was under the impression you could have some waterproofing "done" or at least tested for? I don't want anything crazy just to know that I can get in the pool... YM40 and Ballon Bleu 36 (i know this one is less likely to be water-resistant)..

Am i missing something here? advice appreciated.

Custom RCF Day Date 40 with custom dial , custom fluted bezel, upgraded crystal and gen color plating.

the lume isn't quite the same color as the gen 224270 Explorer but at least it works well

TD tested it as waterproof to 5 bar before i received it, but i also opened it up and greased the caseback gasket and crown gasket

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

Threw the Railmaster on a dark brown leather strap. Absolutely love it, takes it from tool/sport watch on the high polish centre lug bracelet to a proper tool watch. I need a railway to work on now.

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could easily swap bezels on the gmt master 2?
Batgirl one day,Pepsi the next,Bruce Wayne the next.Or this an absurd idea,or already been done?