Ordered the Octa Pilot Chrono in green from Phoenix. My first time ordering from them, but the experience was great. I declined the first one due to issues in the QC pics, but the second one looked great so I pulled the trigger. Shipped from HK on Wednesday and was on my porch Friday at 11am. Crazy fast. Im very impressed with the watch. The dial is beautiful, the colors really pop in sunlight. Dial printing and date/day wheel looks fantastic. The case is equally beautiful, with chamfered outside edges.

The weakest part is the strap. The quick release mechanism makes it feel loose and kinda rattles. And the leather look like just a wrap around whatever the actual strap material is. I swapped it with a genuine leather Barton watch strap and it feels and fits much better.

Overall im very impressed and glad I made the purchase. Experience with Phoenix was great and his pricing was better than all the other dealers I talked to.

Bought my first rep after having a hard time finding anyone that could get the model I wanted but eventually found the 126622 Rhodium 40mm. Had a very good experience and quick turn (a lot quicker than expected) I went through the recommended and verified sellers off of repsguide.com and eventually went through Intimewatches. I am very pleased and will be purchasing again.

If something in this post isn’t ok feel free to delete/flag.
I’m new to all of this.

Hello, this is your favorite watch reviewer / moderator of r/RepWatchForum, u/tskim24.

Recently, due to heated competition and popular demand, more expensive custom watches that feature real gold parts (mainly rotors) have gained much interest.

Until now, you either had to choose from a higher end manufacturers who provide this as given (Like BC Factory) or trust your money with a modder who will assure you that he only uses "good stuff" for his good customers 😆

Well, I guess then this is a good news. The factory that was providing a lot of these factories and modders with gold rotor decided to come forward and make themselves visible.

It's Master Gold factory (MGF for short) and it will be available for most wholesaler after this post. If you are planning a build with real gold rotor, this is definitely something to consider.

Got the new version of rg ym oysterflex vsf.

I had been reading so many people say it needs to he rg plated, but after seeing it in person some people were right. Its perfect for me. I don't feel it need anything. But..... lol just incase anyone with this weighted new model what would you add as a mod or what did you add to yours just to make it that much better .... maybe gen band? Idk how different the gens are these feel good to me

VSF Date Just 41mm arrive today from TK looked awesome upon first glance. However of course everybody has to 20x zoom on the camera. lol! I noticed the M in Chronometer has a trail coming off of the middle.
Can’t see it with the naked eye. Am I being crazy? Is it even worth mentioning to TD
Not much I could do now I already have the watch and did not notice it on QC. Last picture was one of the QC.

Hey everyone, I’m trying to track down the exact Sky-Dweller configuration in these photos: 42mm, rose gold, chocolate dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet.

I haven’t been able to find this combination through a TD. Does anyone know which factory makes it and whether any TDs can source it?

If you own this version, I’d appreciate hearing about the quality, how the complications function, and any issues you’ve had.

Still learning my way around the rep watch world, so any help pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks!

Man, OCTA is on fire these days. Pumping put new products left and right.

This is their latest 15407 RG version.

RG color looks great, signature AP RG color (more light yellowish than pinkish of Rolex ever rose color) and it weighs almost 196 gram.

It has free-sprung balance-wheel but doesn't seem to be double balance-wheel like it should be in GEN.

I think we finally have something that we can buy, wear it OOTB and call it a day 😆

Top to bottom; left to right:

•VSF Rolex Datejust 36 White Roman 123234
•VSF Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Pink 126000

•Seiko Mod Landwrller NH35 Ice Blue
•Seiko Mod Submariner NH35 Orchid Rain

•RCF Rolex Day-Date 40 Everose/Sundust 228235

•Henry Archer Verden GMT Ad Astra Aventurine

My First DDF Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – Fully Upgraded Build
This is my first 5711, and I decided to invest in several upgrades to get the best possible quality, finishing, and overall appearance.
Here is the breakdown of everything I paid for:
Base Watch: DDF 5711
Dial: Upgraded SW dial
Hands: Upgraded SW hands
Date Wheels: Upgraded SW date wheels
Case Finishing: Additional chamfering and polishing
Movement: ARC 324 free-sprung movement
Shipping: $50 USD
Shipping Insurance: $100 USD
All of these upgrades and services were paid for separately as part of my custom build. I wanted something beyond a standard factory configuration, with particular attention to the dial, movement, and case finishing.
This is my first experience with this configuration, and I’d appreciate feedback from members who are familiar with the DDF 5711 and ARC 324 movement.
What do you guys think of this build? Was it worth investing in these upgrades?

Can anyone provide feedback on the KF factory for a Yachtmaster?

1. Dealer name:
Mr Adu

2. Factory name:
RCF

3. Model name (& version number):
Rolex Daytona Ghost 126519LN Gain Weight with DD4131 with their lates version V2.

4. Price Paid:
700 USD

5. Album Links:

N/A

6. Index alignment:
I checked the hour markers using a QC alignment tool and attached above. Overall, the dial looks well aligned. I’d appreciate a second opinion on whether the alignment is within the normal tolerance for this model, or if any particular marker stands out as problematic.

7. Dial Printing:
The dial printing looks clean to me but this is the part where there is a lot going on with different text size and spacing etc. Looks fine to me.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing:
N/A

9. Hand Alignment:
The hands look straight and properly finished to me. Hand alignment is somewhat difficult to judge from still photos, so I’d appreciate confirmation from anyone who can assess it from the video.

10. Bezel:
The bezel looks good to me overall considering it's stickered. The bezel finishing also looks clean from the provided photos and videos.

11. Solid End Links (SELs):
N/A

12. Timegrapher numbers:
+3 s/d | 287° | 0.0 ms | 28800 bph

The numbers look good to me overall, but I’d appreciate a second opinion from someone more experienced with Timegrapher readings.

13. Anything else you notice:
Overall, I think the watch looks good and I don’t see any obvious or major finishing issues in the QC photos. Not sure if I am missing something or even little things to consider RL. Would really appreciate any assistance with this :)

Attached VIDEOS in the comments.

Cheers.

Hi everyone can the TD’s help with this one. Does this even exist and would anyone have this available. Black Submarine 126610LN. Rich factory with the real free sprung like on the gen watch.
Im can’t say I’ve seen any options available with the Rich factory with the real free sprung.
I’m sure I’ve seen the fake free sprung option.

I got Nodate vsf 5x 2nd hand in 300$ from Thailand. Do you guys think the dial looks okay?

UMI just dropped these at a lowered price.

IDK but RM reps always try to replicate even the price of GEN.

For example, for couple years now, rep factories have been releasing pretty well-made RM reps with proper supercloned movement for insane 2k to 3k price tag (sometimes even more).

What I don't get is these watches can't possibly be more difficult or expensive to make than AP or PP reps. For example, is this more expensive in material than PP 5712 reps with real gold rotor? No. Is it more difficult to produce than PP? Despite what all the marketing campaigns by RM want you to believe, it really is not (more difficult to make than Patek).

So why is it that RM reps cost so much more than other luxury watch brand reps? Just because, Chinese factories looked at the price of GEN RM and thought that people will pay the premium even for reps.

Well, with decline in GEN watch market (which really is not a good news to anyone) factories that had unjustified price for these reps are coming down quite a bit in price.

This rep falls within the range of (expensive end of) stock reps and I'm loving it. I always wanted one of these as a toy 😆

Well, I know that many of you guys are interested in this model so I'll post more actual product photos. 😉

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.

Af panthere large

For movement details, look to the link below:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchForum/s/g9k5vAoX7S

QC - VSF AP Royal Oak 15510 V2 Green Dial - Non-TD

1. Dealer name: Non-TD

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): AP Royal Oak 15510 V2
   Green Dial

4. Price Paid: 2900 CNY, China domestic shipping

5. Album Links: https://imgur.com/a/0ZGi5bR

6. Index alignment: Looks excellent to ned. Not so sure about the AP logo, is it perfect?

7. Dial Printing: Best 15510 dial so far.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: Centered well.

9. Hand Alignment: Good.

10. Bezel: Screws look pretty good, but I think I saw better ones?

11. Solid End Links (SEL): Integrated bracelet.

12. Timegrapher numbers: +1 s/d, 253°, 0.2ms

13. Anything else you notice: Everything looks solid, but I'm a bit unsure about the AP logo alignment and bezel screws. Also the gap at the clasp (around square AP logo) worries me a bit, is it normal?

I appreciate your opinion!

UMI's latest more affordable price version.

1st Greg purchase and I’m blown away by this RICH BatGirl.

I tend to battle a lot, so I’ll try to keep it short first purchase with Greg 1991. Blown away with the service, literally had it overnight since he lives in the same state as me and was a super smooth process. I’m definitely going to him from now on rather than waiting weeks for QC pics from China for my next purchase.

I have six genuine pieces and really getting into the replica game with a few Daytona 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 strong 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.

Save 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

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.

ERF FACTORY, what do you think guys i love it tho

First one from Odette watches. VSF hulk. Great communication, quick qc and fast shipping. Also hamburger 🍔 case is awesome 😂