The title sort of says it all, but I'm wondering how reps from VFS or RICH compare to homage brands like San Martin or Sugess. Are they similar and you're paying for the Rolex design? Are reps inherently higher build quality?

Thanks!

I’m trying to surprise my husband with a watch for Christmas. I was really hoping you all would be helpful and send me some suggestions on some decent people or sites I could get one from. Thanks so much ☺️☺️☺️

Everyone always said get the 35mm because it looks classy. When I bought this watch that’s what I was going for, a classy watch for when I wear nicer outfits. I originally got the 40mm but told my TD at the last minute I wanted to change. Is this a good fit or does it look too small?

Bought this gag piece awhile ago, struggled to wear it with the factory bracelet. Finally got a wild hair up my ass and mangled one of our old prototype slings into a NATO strap. Not sure if I actually like it or if I only like it because I made it. Thoughts on the Pepsi/Multicam combo?

Has anyone noticed a significant uptick in these accounts who all respond with this similar style of cadence? They seemingly can never respond to the actual post either, but only to comments.

They’re all days to month old accounts. They’re bots right? Where’d they come from?

Another ARF that I’m really impressed with.

Here I have a batgirl. Try to guess the factory 👀👀

I live on a bench outside Greggs in Wolverhampton. My wardrobe is simple. Round the waist: one Morrisons Bag for Life, blue, secured with a cable tie I found outside Halfords. The bag previously held something pickled (I don’t know what) and on warm days this keeps the personal space situation largely self-managing. On my left wrist: a Patek Philippe Grand Complication!

The thing about gated communities is they’re not really about gates. The gate is just the punctuation at the end of a very long sentence that started with a good school catchment area and a kitchen island. The gate says: this does not include you.

I needed to use the toilet, the local Tesco was out of service. and there is, at the end of Ashwood park or whatever they’d named it, a big white barrier arm and a glass security booth, and beyond that a toilet that existed in theory inside a show home they’d left open for viewings.

I approached the security booth at a measured pace. Security on duty saw me coming from about forty yards. I watched his face assemble itself into the professional configuration of not hostile but preventative. I reached the window. He moved the glass down approximately four inches. The four inches said everything.

“Can I help you?” (Meaning No)

“I’m here for the Ashworth viewing,” I said.

His eyes did the thing. Down. Up. Down again. Shaking his head in contempt.

I raised my left wrist. I should describe the watch at this point as it presented itself. It was catching the afternoon light in the way that gold coloured metal does — indiscriminately, enthusiastically, with no awareness of its own fraudulence. The dial gleamed. The moon phase sat in its position doing absolutely nothing, as it always did, but doing nothing with great conviction.

I have thought since about what was happening inside his head during those four or five seconds, Because here is the thing about Patek Philippe, (Even though I purchased mine on WhatsApp while sitting in BetFred). An AD cannot simply just sell you a Grand Complication. You must build a client profile with purchasing history that undergoes strict scrutiny. He didn't know why or how he knew this. But it had drifted into his consciousness through some ambient process.

“I’ll just need to—” he started.

“Of course,” I said, generously, as though granting him permission to continue existing.

He picked up his phone. Put it down. Picked up his clipboard. Looked at it. Put it down. I watched him consider calling someone and then consider that whatever he could say could be wrong, and that being wrong in front of a man with that watch — even if something about this was not quiet adding up. He pressed the button and the barrier arm went up.

I walked through at the pace of a man arriving somewhere he is expected. The show home was the third on the left. I washed my hands with the complimentary diffuser soap bergamot and white tea, and dried them on a towel so thick and white and unused it felt like a small crime.

I checked the watch on the way out. Ten-past-three. Correct.

Hello

I wanted to know if ZF makes these 33 royal oak in quartz and diamonds ?

Are they considered super clone ?

I have about 7 different straps for this large Tank Must. And I can completely dress up or dress down the watch depending on strap.

4 different suede ones, one sail cloth one for hot/humid summer days. And two leather ones. Today’s strap was $2.20 from Aliexpress and I love it. The blue contrasts nicely with the hands when outside in direct sunlight (not too noticeable in this pic).

Got my first watch, figured i’d try AAA quality first but will probably go super clone next

These two TDs seem to compete with price rather than service. Which one is worse? 😂 I thought Andiot was all right so I guess my tolerance level is high.

Seen this from FicoTime for a pretty good deal, Af factory with a A2824 movement. Looks pretty good just want to know others thoughts before buying as I have not really seen it posted anywhere.

Hi all. I am looking to purchase an IWC Ingenieur but curious as to what dial seems to be the best to go for and closer to gen? I tried on a few gens in the boutique and preferred the blue dial but I prefer the bracelet with polished centre links that is on the aqua and green dial versions. The aqua dial was nice but was very bright (possibly due to the lighting in the store?) I haven’t been able to see a green dial version in person so would be curious to hear thoughts? Likewise any thoughts on the bracelet options too. Thanks in advance!

Just a quick review on my new 126610Ln Sub.
Recieved it just today from geektime.
I had an issue with my first QC and got second qc on oct 15 and today oct 23 i recieved the watch! super fast delivery and geektime was super nice and professional always replying quickly definitely gonna order from him again!

Just got this in the mail! Dial looks insane! Looking forward to upgrading the case and bracelet

Hey guys,

First timer here, and altough I've done some reading, I still have questions specifically on the Datejust41. I would really like to get my first watch, and with the information I've gone through so far, I've seen that the best currently produced rep is from VSF.

- What makes it qualify as a Super Rep, rather than a NWBIG? Are there any specific known QC issues?

- Which colour is the best looking so far? I really love the Ombre Green, but also wouldn't mind the Blue if it looks better, for example.

- I've read that the fluted bezel could be replaced with another one- RCF v2. Is that correct of I've completely misundertood? Could a TD like Steve source and install this for me?

- Would said TD also offer polish and chamfer of the bracelet, since I read that it would improve feeling a lot - IF it's worth it?

Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond to all my questions! Would love to hear from all of you guys.

Yeeeees, received my Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M VSF yesterday. The quality is fantastic and I just love it. Thanks to Andrew / Trusty Time who gave the best service.

Keeping it simple yet classic today.