Looking to purchase a Aquanaut 5167 RG from DDF. It’s a new release and I can’t seem to find this watch as gen in the blue dial. I see green and brown but not blue like this. Just wondering if anybody had any insight! Thank you

VSF 36mm Pink OP.

Its my wifes daily. She wears it everywhere! Its taken quite a few ocean dunks and hasnt batted an eye.

They're wanting to charge me 1k for it with 3255 movement and tungsten weighted to around 208g. Taking paypal GS. (Not the actual watch I'm buying but an example of the quality they claim**)

Thoughts? I've read the guide****

Which women’s skeleton watch model(s) would you recommend for a small wrist? Preferably automatic? Anything other than Cartier? Men’s skeleton watches look way cooler.

I ordered a VSF chocolate Daytona oysterflex 2+ months ago but still no sign, anyone been able to get one sooner?

Andiot deposit paid on 5/12 for a Hulk, also paid deposit to another TD.

QC arrived from the other TD 6/17, GL same day, mods done 6/18, tracking received 6/21, watch received 6/30.

But as of today 9/1, nothing from Andiot except the regular factory delay schpiel.

Cancelled order with Andiot and requested deposit refund. Let’s see how long it will take them to issue refund.

Wonder what’s the average QC turnaround time from Adiot.

Question for those who have gen watches (Rolex mostly) and still bought some Rolex reps, is it worth it? What was the reason of doing it?

Overall, what is your perspective of these reps and gen?

Because the gens existing at those prices are the reason reps exist and the reason we are here, but I would like to hear someone who has experienced both sides of the story….

I am really enjoying my new DJ Wimbledon and now thinking about my next rep. I can’t decide between the sub/gmt/yacht

I love the style of the yacht, I’ve always wanted a Pepsi BUT I understand that the 126610LN sub is supposedly the best NWBIG from VSF and would love to own one.

Would love the community opinions on this and from actual owners and which one you believe is the go to when you compare them against each other.

I know the 226677 QF free sprung yacht is also NWBIG too but interested in knowing others thoughts

As the title suggests, step forward and show off the beauties on your wrists. I’m thinking of taking the plunge on a BB58 Burgundy or a BB58 GMT "Coke," but I’d love to hear your thoughts on how they wear. Thanks!

Edit - I’ve been trolled ( and saved $250) thank you ! Guy claims he has a lot of super clones, for personal use, but selling few and good price, i havent seen clean Cartier before, whats your take?

I assume that if you want a rep that can’t be spotted - apart from picking the right factory, dealer, and model rep… it’s best to avoid gold, right?

I think the unoriginal, boring, boring sheep people have moved onto something else.

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I do not really have a very good eye for details. But now when i look up the qc of the rep i am currently looking to buy i see some comments with mixed feelings. Right now i am debating between the black dial black bay pro or white dial. I do prefer the white dial. But i feel like its easier to spot the flaws on that one? The only real concern i have is the indices. Mostly the 9, but in some pics also the 6. The 9 seems a little crooked on both the white and black. But the 6 looks good in some pics i see then crooked in some others.

I’ve also seen some people saying the indices are slightly too small on the rep but personally i cant see it.

Does the quality of each batch from zf (especially the bb pro) really vary that much?

English isnt my first language so i apologise for any mistakes in the text.

I’d love a gold Daytona but I’m reading a lot about having to plate it after I’ve purchased the watch. So my question is the watch states it comes gold plated ‘Case : 18k yellow gold plated 1:1 replicated solid 904L stainless steel case, add weight case’ so why would you plate over gold plating? Or have factories come along since some of the previous posts?

Factory I’m looking to buy from is QF.

I lost one of the spring bars for my YM Titanium when I swapped out the bracelet. Searched on here but couldn’t find the answer. Anyone know?

Finally got my first watch via VSF factory live it even took it in and they had no clue it was rep what’s you guys thoughts all input positive and negatives please

Ive somehow come across this insta account. The guy claims to be a jewellery manufacturer that can rep luxury watches with the real movements and uses real 18k gold or pt950 platinum

https://www.instagram.com/oossp3354?igsi=MTQ5MzBkenowemQybw==

Anyone know of this guy or used him? I have enquired about a few watches from AP to Rolex and prices are like $25k for an 18k white gold Day Date with clone movement or he can get a genuine used movement for $11.5k

Obviously prices reflect the use of REAL GOLD.

The guy claims to have full raw 3d scan data of all the watches his factory produces therefore they can make 1:1 pieces with the exact measurements of the real thing.

Looking at picking up Explorer II Black. As most threads discuss the white/polar option, gathering opinion on the pros/cons for differente factories for this variation of the watch dial.

Wrists, they swell. Sometimes they bend.

I love a well thought out bracelet design and Im interested to learn what’s out there.

I currently have a Sub with Glidelock and an IWC with micro adjust.

I’m interested in Gen recommendations aswell if they’re sub 5K.

Picture semi related(Clean Daytona Panda on wrist).

Salut la communauté,

Je souhaite faire mon premier achat de rep mais je me pose une question, comment on choisit le bon TD ? Ils proposent tous le même service ?

Merci !

I thought when I was looking at US based sellers I saw some do testing and regulating for you and could have sworn I saw someone claiming to do some waterproofing and testing to 10-bar as a service.

Can anyone point me to who that is / if that claim is legit?

I’ve read a lot of reps will have failures at 5-bar even with service.

Hello, yes i know, new account…. but i am looking for contact to EU TD which has Revolut bank as payment option (no Paypal or crypto)? Is supermirror lt legit one? i dont want to wait 90-180 days for watches till chinese TD will have time to send you know… My messages are blocked for scammers, please post info to comments, many thanks

Hi All. I understand that the ones shown here is usually the whole watch, but would anyone know where we can get a 3rd party/aftermarket bracelet?

I’m looking for a factory bracelet only (EasX-Change System) for the IWC IW388103.

I don’t need the watch, only the bracelet.

Appreciate if anyone can direct me to where to check. Thank you.

I’ve done a fair amount of reading on this watch, and it seems like the only real option for this out there is RGF, right? Is RGF’s factory plating recommended overall? And are there any RWI TDs who will source RGF? I see genreps1755 or ora being used, but neither are actual TDs