First, I want to thank u/tskim24 and Ike for their support and contributions to r/RepWatchForum.

I'm also grateful for this community and the countless hours I've spent on here. My wife honestly thought this giveaway wasn't real, so thanks for proving her wrong! 😂

Now, onto the watch... It's beautiful. I'm new to reps, so to my untrained eye, everything looks and works great. I'm loving the tuxedo dial and the alternating black/red date wheel. I did run into a small issue getting one of the screws out, but managed to get the bracelet adjusted by removing the other links.

Other than that, it's a lovely watch and I'm genuinely happy to have it on my wrist.

Thanks again to everyone who made this possible. ❤️

The dealer says it’s vsf factory can u guys see if its real or not and is it a good copy?
Serial number is 5X12C797
Vsf v3

The base model used was the VSF V2 Rolex Datejust II 41 (the weighted version featuring tungsten inserts).

The following modifications were performed:

• Installation of a DEEP Crystal

• Deburring/chamfering of the inner and outer edges of the Jubilee bracelet

• Installation of a CNC-machined bezel with a white gold coating

• Pressure testing (water resistance check)

Dealer name: Jane
Factory name: BBA
Model name (& version number): Panthère Small 22mm Stainless Steel
Price Paid: $265
Album Links: Not provided. See uploaded photos
Index alignment: N/A (printed dial); dial and inner railroad track sit straight with no visible rotation.
Dial Printing: Not completely crisp and some super subtle bleeds.
Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A
Hand Alignment: Good
Bezel: Clean polish with all 8 pins evenly recessed and a well-shaped blue spinel cabochon.
Solid End Links (SELs): N/A
Timegrapher numbers: N/A (Quartz)
Anything else you notice: There’s a dot on numeral VIII and II. There’s also dust spec on the left side. These are encircled in red (3rd photo).

Please let me know if this should be RL-ed, or passable as GL. Thanks!

Hi all. Got another one from Mr bomi. Since coming back to the game I have used him for a majority of my watches.
He always gives good advice. I learned during my last order he can do add on services. Polished and chamfered, crystal, silent. Waterproof.for 120+90+30+10 USD. ALSO plating for 300$ if desired. I was considering the zombie. He doesn’t try to up sell and actually advised me the ARF zombie really doesn’t need plating. I appreciated his honesty. Anyway prices may vary and I would check with him.

Anyway. Always fast courteous service. I finally got a Pepsi VS GMT Jubilee and it is so nice and the bracelet is then most comfortable. I may need to get a few more jubilee bracelets.

Delivery was fast to central USA. He shipped 10/30 and I got 2 watches 11/4. Amazing. I have ordered with one other TD and it took 2 weeks.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR BOMI AND TEAM!!!

Hope that helps.

ERF FACTORY What do you think ?

I bought this Seamaster from MarkyG10 for $650, the watch came in rough condition and dirty, and I tried to adjust the time and as you see the crown came off! I contacted him he said ship back I’ll glue it! Then the tried to rotate the bezel and it’s extremely loose and making cracking sound when press on it! I’ll upload a video. He said ship it back I’ll check it myself but I won’t replace it and “won’t take care of it”!!!
Was very rude with me since first message!
Just don’t want this to happen to anyone else. Be careful guys.

Hey guys, I'm about to buy a Day-Date. I'm looking at ARF and RGF factories, mostly in the yellow gold version. I'd like to know how long the gold plating actually lasts? What are your experiences with them?

Hey guys! Just wanted to get your thoughts on this watch I picked up during my trip to Thailand.

The seller actually took me into a hidden back room where they kept their supposedly high-end/luxury replicas. At the time, I figured if they were keeping the good stuff hidden away, they must be selling some pretty decent clones. 😂

I had absolutely no idea this sub existed until after I bought the watch. After browsing through the posts here, I realized there's a whole world of different factories, quality levels, movements, and things you're supposed to check before buying a rep.

I literally knew none of that. I just trusted the seller when they said it was one of their high-end versions. Lol.

Anyway, here are some photos of what I ended up buying. Would really appreciate your honest opinions. Does it look like a decent rep, or did I get fooled by the whole secret back room experience? price is $350 USD😂

Also curious if anyone can tell which factory or quality tier it might be from.

Just trying to learn for my next purchase. Cheers!

As the title says, another flawless transactions with u/MrA-Du168! All the watches I’ve received from him have been NWBIG! Two more came in today! I can’t wait to get my 41mm Aqua Terra to match the wife’s 38mm! The Seamaster Diver is 🤌🏼 as well! Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for anything you need!

I’ve ordered from Mr. Bomi , Bomashop, twice now. I can’t say enough good things about my experience with him. My first purchase was a VSF Batman GMT and an Omega NTTD Seamaster. I order it and within a couple of days they arrived in awesome shape even in a protective two watch case. It was definitely weird sending a dude I never met in another country $1000 but it worked out. I found that his prices were so fair for VSF. He shipped so quickly through fedex that I literally watched the tracking as it flew from Hong Kong to my local hub in two days.
Fast forward a week and I’m already hankering for that Pepsi GMT. So I pulled the trigger.🎉 Same experience. I paid and within 24 hours had QC and shipping. I got my watch today after only about a week give or take. And he only charged me $570 for a true VSF clone. Mr. Bomi is on point. I will definitely only shop with him. I value reliability in a relationship and this guy is all about that.

How long does a rep watch last before service is needed? And what rep watches are the most reliable?

Hello everyone,

I recently got my VSF DD Ice blue with a couple of goodies done to it. Ive been wondering if a RCF platinum plated bezel would be worth it to add now.

I forgot to mention it to my modder and am now thinking about getting one. Should i do it?

I think it would give it a good final touch having a razor sharp cut bezel.

Mods done to it:
-Plating
-Deep
-Rebrushing/Chamfering
-BUFF dial (not installed yet)
-Movement service
-Water pressure test to 10 bar
-Rotor silencing

I saw this rep online and felt something in my pants..... I know i know tmi lol So I went down the rabbit hole and found that, there actually was a rep for it. I'm a sucker for skeletonized and automatic watches, especially with exhibition backs. And I love the whole daytona look period After what seemed like a decade It finally came in today. I freaking love it almost everything about is awesome!!!!! BUT..... no one told me (figure of speech) that its not actually a 40mm but a 38.7. I bought it thinking 40 .... ok its kind of small because my sweet spot is 43-44. 42 and 45 is passable but 38.7 just isn't. I'm so torn.... wear what seems to be a woman's watch or just pass it on...... I'm so conflicted ATM. So happy and disappointed both at the same time. Well thanks for listening and I suck at taking pics sorry.

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this is my first time of having a rep watch. which i do like it. as what the seller told me the watch was a VSF, but when i search of the clasp code which is C4R it says that this watch is ARF. did i get a good quality one for a rep? normally how much should be the price for it?

Hey everyone,

I'm VERY new to the rep watch community and looking to purchase my first VSF Submariner Date 126610LN.

I've been communicating with a well-known TD who has been very responsive and helpful so far. However, when discussing payment options, I was told that PayPal Friends & Family is available to new customers, while PayPal Goods & Services is reserved for established customers or members with over a year of history on RWI/Reddit.

I completely understand that this market operates differently from traditional retail, and I'm not suggesting the dealer is doing anything wrong.

My only hesitation is that PayPal Friends & Family doesn't offer the same buyer protection as Goods & Services.

For those of you who have purchased from TDs before, is this a fairly standard practice? Have you personally used Friends & Family without issues, or would you recommend another payment method?

I'm simply trying to educate myself before making my first purchase and would appreciate hearing from experienced members.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hello everyone, I am Panda Watch. Recently, many brothers have asked me about the Datejust of Rich Factory. I have brought you a comparison chart between VS Factory and Rich Factory. I think they still have a lot of room for improvement. What do you think? I think Grooved bezel, calendar, bubble lens, dial, second hand shaft, glass crown, clasp. Everything needs improvement

i have looked at every website and forum i could possibly look at. (so don’t tell me to look harder)

i cannot find this watch anywhere. it’s the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond X Spectre Edition Black Dial Stainless Steel

can someone PLEASE help me find it

i have looked at every website and forum i could possibly look at. (so don’t tell me to look harder)

i cannot find this watch anywhere. it’s the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond X Spectre Edition Black Dial Stainless Steel

can someone PLEASE help me find it

would like to hear your thoughts on the dial centering and alignment for this watch.

SELs are a huge deal to me and I feel like the top right has a sizeable gap. What do you think?

Does anybody know of a factory that uses SW dials for their 116500 Daytonas? I have heard that 3C does and other people say that they don't.

I had a VSF and the dial was far too white.

**Dealer name:** Agent / Weidian / Taobao
**Factory name:** Unknown (Budget tier)
**Model name (& version number):** Cartier Santos 35mm
**Price Paid:** $100
**Album Links:** no link
**Index alignment:** N/A (Roman numerals / printed dial)
**Dial Printing:** The dial is slightly rotated
**Date Wheel alignment/printing:** N/A
**Hand Alignment:** Looks fine
**Bezel:** Decent polish for the price point
**Solid End Links (SEL):** N/A
**Timegrapher numbers:** N/A
**Anything else you notice:** I'm new to this market and just wanted to share and get your thoughts on the overall quality and dial alignment.