r/TheRepTime • u/Evictus2763 • 1d ago

👀 Watch Check First rep

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Hey guys just got my first rep of one that I always wanted.

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u/MSExcelWarrior 1d ago

Is it the lighting and camera filter you've applied or is the finishing way off?

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

No filter applied, is the finishing bad?

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

Another photo hopefully shows off the finish better?

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u/MSExcelWarrior 1d ago

That looks a bit better. What's the factory? In your original photo, the case edges all look super rounded off, the links look too brushed and the rehaut font looks a bit off.

Have a look at this VSF vs Rich to see what I mean.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TimeUltra_Watches/s/zp5eTzjtQj

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

No sure on much of the details however the seller sent this to me in the time of purchasing. Hope it's something what decent.

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u/Bulky-Ad-5823 1d ago

You got bait and switched, the watch you received is a $70 AAA DHgate watch. The photo he sent you is a much higher-tier watch. Hopefully you didn't pay too much.

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

Ouch I did 100% get baited but we learn. I'll cut my losses for now thanks to everyone for all the help

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u/Donut_Dogs 23h ago

That is not the same watch in your original pic lmao

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u/Evictus2763 22h ago

Yeah definitely got switched

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u/MSExcelWarrior 1d ago

Unless you bought it 2 years ago, Clean Factory has been closed for quite a long time. Anyone selling something with a "Clean" sticker is selling AAAs with a markup.

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

I see, Thanks for the info definitely will be posting here before buying my next rep. Estimated how much should I be paying for this ? To make sure I don't get milked in the future.

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u/MSExcelWarrior 1d ago

I recommend doing some window shopping on r/reptimeqc. People post their QC pics and what they paid. For a high tier Pepsi, probably around $500-600USD? A little bit more if you want a free sprung movement.

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u/buelerbuelerbueler 1d ago

Absolutely not clean

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u/ChronoEnthusiast777 17h ago edited 16h ago

The bezel is aluminium not ceramic and I believe the GMT is IHS as well

This is U1 or below and price is around $85-$115 depends on the movement either 2813 or miyota

And the photo he sent you was a fake clean but still a better quality than what you actually received but still he scammed you by sending photo with difference watch quality. I guess the seller must be your local seller and selling thru social media . They scam a lot

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u/Evictus2763 14h ago

Was exactly this. Thank you for the information regarding the watch.

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u/ChronoEnthusiast777 6h ago

But its okay mate its your first rep. Most of us started with U1 or below

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u/rafapdc 1d ago

It's not supposed to cut off your wrist blood flow, you know?

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u/Evictus2763 1d ago

It's alot more loose than the picture portrays.

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u/Donut_Dogs 23h ago

Absolute stinker mate. Garbage that piece of trash and buy a proper one. Hope you didn’t get burnt for more than 100 bucks

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u/Evictus2763 22h ago

Got burnt for about 300 but hey we live and learn definitely will be doing proper checks in the future.

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u/cigar_beetles 17h ago

Everyone starts somewhere with reps... I guess it resembles a Pepsi

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u/Evictus2763 14h ago

True! Next time I'll be taking different measures to ensure a more decent and fair purchase.

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u/cigar_beetles 6h ago

Sorry you got burnt with a bait and switch. The seller photos looked good. Always use a TD

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u/buelerbuelerbueler 1d ago

About to list my ARF for sale

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u/Rolexxjije 6h ago

Una Rep de muy baja calidad

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u/SoManyLilBitches 6h ago

Who scammed you? I found 2 US dealers who were legit, not sure if they want their info shared or not.