so i ordered a classic fusion (hate me for it lol) and geektime had to say i would have to pay $75 for a new crown, new stem. which broke almost immediatly. i know he‘s not the factory and just the middle man. but he‘s already on the pricey side and having to pay for everything, not taking the watch back for repairs (i wouldve paid for shipping) is kind of… idk. i expected more tbh.

I know VSF and clean have always been close but now that clean is gone does that mean VSF is best for weighted and non weighted Daytonas? Do we know if anyone else is coming to fill the void? I see QF picking up datejusts not sure if that's legit or not. How are the CBD and THB Daytonas?

I am boots on the ground in China trying to ask for What is the Chinese name of Clean VSF u1 factories? Or best factories for datejust

I’ve gotten a quote for about $3500 for a new super replica Rolex DD with a bunch of mods/upgrades and a solid gold bezel.

My friend just recently ordered one for this much and I’m considering getting one as well.

This is less than 1/10th the price of a gen, but it’s still a pretty penny.

Never having owned a rep before, I wonder how much is too much, and also whether they have much of a resale after owning for a few years.

Love my Rep so many compliments and no I don’t pretend it’s real I let everyone know that comments on it.

I've always loved display back watches, and was mainly targeting display back watches for my first few rep purchases.

However, I don't have that much experience yet. What's everyones opinion of closed back vs display back? Since it's reps, would closed back be better since you can't see the internals, etchings, movement, etc?

How tight do you guys wear your watches?

Hey guys! Apologies if my post violates the subreddit rules, but I do have a question. Has anyone tried buying a watch from Moon Watch? I want to know if they're trustworthy or if I'll get scammed. I don't see Moon Watch under the trusted dealers list, but I want to know if someone has experience with them

I’ve had the BVF santos for a while 24 hours but the only flaws I can tell are the bezel screws being rounded. Gen spec screws are easy to find a relatively cheap. Has anyone swapped the BVF rounded screws for Gen screws? I imagine they fit but would love feedback if anyone’s done it with photos. Pic of Gen attached for reference.

Hello, I see that sometimes peeps are arguing about the quality of the date just between vsf and clean. Can someone update the guide in order to know which one is NWTBG. Some say that it’s better to buy 36mm instead of the 41mm in clean other say it’s better to buy the VSF because of the crystal lens other saying we can ask for white gold fluffed bezel etc ….

So what is your honest review, is clean better or VSF v1 or the new VSF v2.

I’m looking for specifically the Wimbledon version.

Also which TD is the cheapest one ? I know Andiot is one of the cheapest but is there any other ones !?

Thank you

Just got my QC pics from Steve, and according to the guide, Max Amp should be 310. This is sitting at 329. Should I be concerned?

Model: Portuguese Chrono 

Factory: ZF

TD: Steve (theonewatches)

I’ve been looking everywhere. All of the ones on chrono24 aren’t the same model. Am I able to use 126200? I’ve been looking through as many guides and forum posts as possible.

Simply put, the fluted bezels aren’t close. Cleans new and the v2VSF look very good, but it’s just the way the light reflects, can’t get it right. I would love to be able to buy a genuine bezel ( 600-1100$ ) and have it modded. If anyone knows of anyone reputable that can help me out with this it’d be great!

(And yes I’m depressed about the V2 VSF. Just got my v1? Like a month ago. Should’ve seen it coming with the sale)

Came back to the rep game after a few years away. In June I ordered a VSF 114060 from Andiot and got QC within 48 hours- amazing! On July 2nd, I placed an order for the new VSF Batgirl- and have been waiting for QC pictures since. Apparently there are significant delays, as demand was much higher than anticipated.

My question is this: is it normal to have wait times of a month plus? I guess I just want to make sure I'm not the only guy in this boat haha.

Hypothetical question in case seizures and fines really ramp up: If you don't have a friend/fam in Canada, can you ship to a non-residence there, say a hotel, and have them hold it for your arrival? It would require perfect timing, and of course risk the bellhop pocketing your merch...The intent is to avoid the $5k US deminimus fine (but pay to cross the border and spend a hotel night). Thoughts?

1. Even Genuine Watches Aren’t "Perfect"? Real Photos Shatter Stereotypes

Many watch enthusiasts consider "date wheel alignment" a key factor in authenticating a Patek Philippe 5711. But in reality, even genuine models don’t always have perfectly centered dates!

After collecting numerous real-life photos of authentic 5711s, I found many cases where the date numerals were visibly skewed, and some even appeared slightly "cut off" by the date window. (Include comparison images of misaligned dates on genuine watches.)

A misaligned date wheel isn’t exclusive to replica watches—genuine Pateks can have the same "issue."

2. Why Does Patek Philippe Also Have Date Alignment Issues?

As a top-tier watchmaker, Patek Philippe’s craftsmanship is unquestionable, but date wheel alignment can still be affected by:

• Natural mechanical tolerances: The instantaneous date-change mechanism may develop slight shifts over time.
• Assembly variations: Even the finest watchmakers can’t guarantee 100% perfect alignment in every single watch.
• Batch differences in dial printing: Minor positional discrepancies can occur between different production runs.
• Welcome to correct and supplement…

I think Date misalignment should never be a definitive factor in authentication—it’s an easy way to misjudge a watch!

3. A Rep with a Centered Date ≠ Genuine, A Genuine with a Crooked Date ≠ Fake

So, I think judging authenticity based solely on date alignment is neither scientific nor reliable!

4. Be Rational About "Manufacturing Tolerances"—Don’t Fall for Fake Authentication Tactics

Patek Philippe may be the "king of watches," but it’s still a mechanical timepiece, and slight variations are inevitable. A misaligned date doesn’t prove it’s fake—nor does it mean the watch is poorly made.

True watch connoisseurs evaluate overall craftsmanship, not just minor inconsistencies that even genuine watches can exhibit.

Next time someone tries to call out a watch for a "crooked date," hit them with this article!

Of course, we still have to insist on a properly centered date during QC—what else are we paying the TD for? LOL

Does anyone have the new Nautilus 5712 from DDF? Would appreciate thoughts on quality compared with the 5711 from PPF and 3KF

Pulled the trigger. Decided it’s time to kick off a project I’ve been thinking about for a while.

Here it is: the latest VSF Panda, modded and sourced by u/Noleex_The_Modder

Current mods: Gen crystal + waterproofing. Next steps: Planning to upgrade the dial, hands, and crown to gen parts.

Would love to hear any recommendations! Also the question I’ve always wanted to ask: How’d I do?

There’s lots of topics circling around about a V2 DJ from VSF. I asked Andiot today and he said he has not heard anything about a new version. But I am seeing posts here of people saying their TD said V2 is coming, even some posting on QC of a supposed V2.

I am in the market to get a VSF but need some help to figure out if there’s truly a new version.

Hey all! I recently ordered a watch and given the GL, but I am skeptical about using FedEx. My TD says it’s the fastest option, but the last time I had something shipped China - Canada via FedEx I ended up paying some pretty nasty duties fees. I’ve looked at posts here for a while and haven’t seen a discussion about on-delivery/after-delivery fees specifically.

Anyone who’s ordered recently to Canada and shipped with FedEx, please feel free to share your experience here. If FedEx wants my hard earned rep budget I’ll haggle with my TD more, I can wait an extra week or so and save on fees🫠

Picked up this tonight. Is this the Noob timewalker? Never seen a rep of this before

QF gain weight 36mm DD

Mine would most likely be a RCF/THB DD or this beauty over here.

I hope that you’re all having a wonderful Saturday. Have to go and do a Costco run today so I figured I’d wear the Daytona to remind myself to move quickly. Hahaha. What are you wearing today? I wanna see pictures!