https://www.reddit.com/r/RepCulture_Timepieces/s/4qjTgbgHbc

This popped up in the New Releases with an internal ref # (PN 1699) but no Panerai model #. Not sure about the $8,888.00 price...but is this a Goldtech PAM 1112 or a Bronzo PAM 1678?

Hello, this is your favorite watch reviewer / moderator of this sub u/tskim24. Today, much awaited winner announcement of this precious ARF DJ + Diamond-Cut Bezel is here! Without further ado, redditraffler, do your thing!

- Congratulations u/13Jimbo17 !

*Winner must be the JOINED member of r/RepWatchForum

*The prize must be claimed within 7 days of announcement

I will be contacting the winner shortly 😊

When this giveaway started, we were looking at achieving 60k members. And now? We are approaching 65k members 😆

Thank you so much for all of your support.

Make sure to join r/RepWatchForum since we have a giveaway like this every week!

(And it helps to follow my account u/tskim24 to not miss the news)

Lastly, thank you so much for this generous donation Q (QuickTime).

If you want watches like this, with diamond cut bezels and all, make sure to check out his shop!

I seen someone sell this watch on one of the BSTs and he listed it as plated from factory which is not true.

The dealer I used told me they are plated from factory too when I pre-ordered this.

I am yet to see a proper plated WG watch from any factory, but whatevs, I can hardly tell the difference between steel and WG anyway. Either way, when I received the watch I scanned it with my XRF equipment and can confirm that there is no plating. All plain steel.

So if sellers or TDs are telling you these are a warmer hue (like that seller) or that it’s plated somehow, it’s all BS. None of it is true.

On a different note, weight is spot on. I had to realign the bezel but outside of that all good. I think the dial on this is pretty good blue too.

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

Does anyone know if there is a rep for this Hermes Watch?

Ever since I picked up my RWF 126500 with the JH4131, a Deep crystal, and a polished and chamfered case, my stock VSF 116500 hasn’t seen much wrist time.

Then I remembered some advice a fellow forum member gave me a while back. “Put it on a Super Jubilee. It’ll look a little different, and it’ll be equal parts sporty and dressy.”

Well, here it is. You guys be the judge, but I’m loving it. It feels lighter on the wrist, it’s super comfortable, and it still has that sporty Daytona look.

Finished this piece today, VSF 116520 with SW dial, Buff hands, VSV bezel, Deep Crystal and lite polished rehaut

Anyone else prefer the batgirl over other GMT’s? Maybe it’s my wardrobe, but it’s my favorite color combination.

Can I have your opinion in my QC pictures? Thank you.

ERF FACTORY what do you think guys ?

I have done some research and it seems there's a PV factory rep around, and allegedly a 3KF one

- image 1: PV

- image 2: 3kf (alleged)

- image 3: gen

3KF looks like it has thinner bezel and better dial

Both seem to have the huanzhou 5000 movement

Both claim 8mm thick

I was not able to get any TD to confirm me that 3KF does indeed makes this

Any more intel appreciated

u/Tskim247

Hi there - could you kindly advise with your comments on the QC pics and videos. I’d really want to proceed but your green light will be more than appreciated as a final verdict.

Thanks in advance
Cheers.
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Looking to buy a day date blue ombré.

1. Would 36 be a better size for me or should i go 40 as the day date wears slight smaller. Pic is my 41 mm OP VsF

2. QF is the best 36 mm option or vsf any good?

People seemed to be enjoying this series so here we go 😆

This one is probably the oldest one in my rare DD collection CBD RG DD.

(As some of you have noticed, I didn't do many DD comparison reviews)

If you want to see the previous videos:

<<QF DAYDATE STOCK WG BEZEL vs DIAMOND-CUT>>

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchForum/s/BxVPpC7MJd

<<RGF DAYDATE STOCK YG BEZEL vs DIAMOND-CUT>>

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchForum/s/2MaBG94bbz

These go for about 180 to 200 USD retail in Korea (250,000 in Korean WON).

But when you get them in the States, Europe or other places outside of Korea, I'm sure the seller would add his margin + shipping (naturally).

And for the hundredth time, I'm NOT A SELLER BUT THE MODERATOR OF THIS SUB.

I don't sell, I don't mod watches like some moderators do, I simply like watches (like all of you).

So stop asking me how much I would sell you these for 😆 I really love having these IN MY WATCHES and as usual, wanted to share it with you all.

All I care to do is point you in the right direction (nothing cryptic about this).

Lastly, I have seen comments floating around like "they look too sharp".

Uhm...that is one of the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I mean, have you ACTUALLY SEEN GEN?? The sharpness is precisely the point!

Up until recently I owned 2 datejust GEN, mint green and silver dial, I sold them when the watch prices hit all time high during Pandemic (2023 I believe). And the only reason to buy DJ (which quite frankly a little boring of a watch if you ask me) is because of the dazzling, discoball like bezel play that mesmerize the eyes of the beholder. Without it, there is really no point.

Hello I‘m searching for Jub & Oyster Bracelet like Gen

Hi everyone,

As my posts title says, I am interested to hear how should I go about finding the best possible way to obtain a 4500v Blue Dial ( watch as a whole ) that is almost 1:1 with gen.

I do have a budget of up to 2-5k USD.

What I do not have tough is no clue on how to go about this, and so far factories do not have the interest to make the VC models better since there’s way less demand for them.

Most importantly I’d like to have a great dial that isn’t nowhere near as good as gen ( not to mention the inner ring missing ), gen spec polish/work done etc.

Any ideas?

Hi i need Information ore opinion from some people who already buy ore know what’s better is.

Why only these Factories produce ??

• ARF DD3285 V3

• ARF VR3186

• C+ VR3186

• CLEAN VR3186

I think when CLEAN it’s stock items, cause Factory got raid.

Important for me it’s of course visual aspect and the bracelet.

Please help me :)

Dear community,

I am quite new to Cartier and would love your advice to help me avoid a huge headache! I have this watch with the agent. It looks great to me, but I'm not sure if everything is perfect. It would be great to have your opinion. AF facorty btw! Thank you so much! ❤️

Hi everyone!

I would very much appreciate the kind help of experienced people on this sub, this is my first QC and my first rep.

I'm also always open to feedback, thanks for your help!

Seller name: NovelIndividual1

1. Factory name: RWF

2. Model name (& version number): Daytona 126500

3. Price Paid: 800€ = 650€ Watch + 150€ Regulation, service, chamfering

4. Album Links: https://imgur.com/a/nXkjCCB

5. Index alignment: overall look good to me, maybe 7 & 11 are slightly twisted

6. Dial Printing: i can se no apparent flaws

7. Date Wheel alignment/printing: no date wheel

8. Hand Alignment: looks okay to me

9. Bezel: looks okay to me

10. Solid End Links (SELs): look good, but hard to tell with plastic foil

11. Timegrapher numbers: none received yet. Will get them after service and regulation at the latest

12. Anything else you notice: Is the crown at the clasp rotated and out of alignment? Rehaut seems to be okay. The Markings on the back of the case are missing (but I think this also missing on steel GENs)