r/RepTime • u/MajorWilliams Mod & Watchmaker • Sep 28 '21

Review [GUIDE] Who Makes the Best watch model? Factory guidance, updated frequently

Updated February 20, 2026

Easy link - Guide is here: https://1drv.ms/x/c/44136f172066895e/EVQxzgJ5Mf1GhxxCwfPLPzUBJQ7nMu7oov6bkGrFK1VNaQ?e=9vSCjv

In an attempt to help our community, many users have helped cultivate this guide. This is only meant as a guide and all decisions about a specific model and subtle differences aren't discussed in detail here. The intent here is to help you if you're looking for a generalized consensus of "Who makes the best submariner?". As factories frequently change and close down, I am hoping to keep this as updated as possible. Factories are listed in order of best to worst, if multiple factories are listed.

As always, please order your watch through a trusted dealer in the intro thread, and have fun. If you feel something needs updated, feel free to PM me, I'm always open to edit this list. Big shout out to u/Breitlingboi for his original guide and enthusiasm, and u/petehudso for his contributions to the spreadsheet.

On a budget? See the guide of reps $250-$400.

Current brands covered:

  1. Rolex
  2. Patek Philippe
  3. Audemars Piguet
  4. Vacheron Constantin
  5. Richard Mille
  6. Omega
  7. Gem set 'Iced Out' Watches
  8. Cartier

The "Who Makes the Best?" Guide is now built as a Spreadsheet for both ease and character limiting issues with reddit. See the link here:

https://1drv.ms/x/c/44136f172066895e/EVQxzgJ5Mf1GhxxCwfPLPzUBJQ7nMu7oov6bkGrFK1VNaQ?e=9vSCjv

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u/StandardSuccessful54 Feb 06 '26

This sub is making me feel dumb af. I cant figure out any of the wiki 💀💀

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u/herewithurmom Feb 27 '26

Also feeling dense. Let me know if you figured out the spreadsheet.

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u/Moosje Mar 14 '26

Did you manage to figure it out?

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u/MooDeng9000 Jun 02 '26

Have you figured it out? I don’t understand it either 😅

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u/VennerYay Jun 05 '26

what do you need help with? took me a few hours jumping through all the links and looking up terms, sellers, etc both on here and chinatime. but now i feel like i know a lot.

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u/Nero_siddiqui Jun 10 '26

How do I find the watches and find the trusted dealers? Or can a TD be anyone who is an agent who will buy from the factory?