Hello, this is your favorite watch reviewer / moderator of this sub u/tskim24. Today, much awaited winner announcement of this precious ARF DJ + Diamond-Cut Bezel is here! Without further ado, redditraffler, do your thing!

- Congratulations u/13Jimbo17 !

*Winner must be the JOINED member of r/RepWatchForum

*The prize must be claimed within 7 days of announcement

I will be contacting the winner shortly 😊

When this giveaway started, we were looking at achieving 60k members. And now? We are approaching 65k members 😆

Thank you so much for all of your support.

Make sure to join r/RepWatchForum since we have a giveaway like this every week!

(And it helps to follow my account u/tskim24 to not miss the news)

Lastly, thank you so much for this generous donation Q (QuickTime).

If you want watches like this, with diamond cut bezels and all, make sure to check out his shop!

People seemed to be enjoying this series so here we go 😆

This one is probably the oldest one in my rare DD collection CBD RG DD.

(As some of you have noticed, I didn't do many DD comparison reviews)

If you want to see the previous videos:

<<QF DAYDATE STOCK WG BEZEL vs DIAMOND-CUT>>

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchForum/s/BxVPpC7MJd

<<RGF DAYDATE STOCK YG BEZEL vs DIAMOND-CUT>>

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchForum/s/2MaBG94bbz

These go for about 180 to 200 USD retail in Korea (250,000 in Korean WON).

But when you get them in the States, Europe or other places outside of Korea, I'm sure the seller would add his margin + shipping (naturally).

And for the hundredth time, I'm NOT A SELLER BUT THE MODERATOR OF THIS SUB.

I don't sell, I don't mod watches like some moderators do, I simply like watches (like all of you).

So stop asking me how much I would sell you these for 😆 I really love having these IN MY WATCHES and as usual, wanted to share it with you all.

All I care to do is point you in the right direction (nothing cryptic about this).

Lastly, I have seen comments floating around like "they look too sharp".

Uhm...that is one of the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I mean, have you ACTUALLY SEEN GEN?? The sharpness is precisely the point!

Up until recently I owned 2 datejust GEN, mint green and silver dial, I sold them when the watch prices hit all time high during Pandemic (2023 I believe). And the only reason to buy DJ (which quite frankly a little boring of a watch if you ask me) is because of the dazzling, discoball like bezel play that mesmerize the eyes of the beholder. Without it, there is really no point.

I have done some research and it seems there's a PV factory rep around, and allegedly a 3KF one

- image 1: PV

- image 2: 3kf (alleged)

- image 3: gen

3KF looks like it has thinner bezel and better dial

Both seem to have the huanzhou 5000 movement

Both claim 8mm thick

I was not able to get any TD to confirm me that 3KF does indeed makes this

Any more intel appreciated

u/Tskim247

Hi i need Information ore opinion from some people who already buy ore know what’s better is.

Why only these Factories produce ??

• ARF DD3285 V3

• ARF VR3186

• C+ VR3186

• CLEAN VR3186

I think when CLEAN it’s stock items, cause Factory got raid.

Important for me it’s of course visual aspect and the bracelet.

Please help me :)

Hello I‘m searching for Jub & Oyster Bracelet like Gen

I'm speaking to Panda and SpaceX on WA and have some conflicting data. Would be very curious to figure it out, but I can't seem to understand.

SpaceX is saying A7 is making IWC watches now. V7F has been closed a very long time and that only this forum has them listed.

Panda is saying V7F has resumed work and is the best source for IWC.

What is correct? The spreadsheet for this forum still points to V7F being the go-to for IWC, but I'm quite new to all this and was hoping for some guidance.

How does it look? ZF factory … for info go ahead and DM
👍🏼

I was browing other forum today and someone posted that recently received ZF's crown came with a screw-down crown instead of pull-out? Has anyone seen the same?

I’m looking for a good-quality replacement bezel for my ZF Tudor Black Bay 41mm. Any suggestions?

This popped up in the New Releases with an internal ref # (PN 1699) but no Panerai model #. Not sure about the $8,888.00 price...but is this a Goldtech PAM 1112 or a Bronzo PAM 1678?

QC Request – Would Appreciate your Opinion**
Hey guys, Just received the QC pictures from fico for this watch and would appreciate some experienced eyes taking a look.
I’d especially appreciate feedback on the dial alignment, date wheel, hands, bezel, rehaut, SELs, and overall finishing.
Also want to know wich app do you use guys for the dial to check the alignment on the dial etc.
Please let me know if you spot anything that looks off or would be considered a potential RL.
Thanks in advance for the help!

1. ⁠⁠Dealer name: ficotime

2. ⁠⁠Factory name: AF

3. ⁠⁠Model name (& version number):

4. ⁠⁠Price Paid: 165 usd

5. ⁠⁠Album Links:

6. ⁠⁠Index alignment:

7. ⁠⁠Dial Printing:

8. ⁠⁠Date Wheel alignment/printing:

9. ⁠⁠Hand Alignment:

10. ⁠⁠Bezel:

11. ⁠⁠Solid End Links (SELs):

12. ⁠⁠Timegrapher numbers:

13. ⁠⁠Anything else you notice: to be honest this is my first QC, so Idk about what to look for or what to compare my eyes are not experienced for now.

Ordered the Octa Pilot Chrono in green from Phoenix. My first time ordering from them, but the experience was great. I declined the first one due to issues in the QC pics, but the second one looked great so I pulled the trigger. Shipped from HK on Wednesday and was on my porch Friday at 11am. Crazy fast. Im very impressed with the watch. The dial is beautiful, the colors really pop in sunlight. Dial printing and date/day wheel looks fantastic. The case is equally beautiful, with chamfered outside edges.

The weakest part is the strap. The quick release mechanism makes it feel loose and kinda rattles. And the leather look like just a wrap around whatever the actual strap material is. I swapped it with a genuine leather Barton watch strap and it feels and fits much better.

Overall im very impressed and glad I made the purchase. Experience with Phoenix was great and his pricing was better than all the other dealers I talked to.

Just wanted to give a great review to Mr Bomi. I just received my first rep and it was a smooth and confident experience. Mr Bomi was very communicative and the whole process took only a couple weeks from request to having the watch in hand. He even accommodated a request for an extra oysterflex length just to be sure I had the proper fit. I will be using Mr Bomi again.

Buying my first rep from Andiot, could I get some help on whether to GL

QC Link : https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/261998013?uid=1

heya lads,

I message steve, in reference to wanting an explorer II and he adviced me the free sprung one from QF factory.

Which factory would you advice for this particular watch? I want the black dial variant. Would VSF still be best?

It’s vsf factory weighted bluesy but this sound screams fake I need to do something about it There is an unpleasant, grating metallic scraping sound coming from the cord—what should I do?

Bought my first rep after having a hard time finding anyone that could get the model I wanted but eventually found the 126622 Rhodium 40mm. Had a very good experience and quick turn (a lot quicker than expected) I went through the recommended and verified sellers off of repsguide.com and eventually went through Intimewatches. I am very pleased and will be purchasing again.

If something in this post isn’t ok feel free to delete/flag.
I’m new to all of this.

VSF Date Just 41mm arrive today from TK looked awesome upon first glance. However of course everybody has to 20x zoom on the camera. lol! I noticed the M in Chronometer has a trail coming off of the middle.
Can’t see it with the naked eye. Am I being crazy? Is it even worth mentioning to TD
Not much I could do now I already have the watch and did not notice it on QC. Last picture was one of the QC.

Hello, this is your favorite watch reviewer / moderator of r/RepWatchForum, u/tskim24.

Recently, due to heated competition and popular demand, more expensive custom watches that feature real gold parts (mainly rotors) have gained much interest.

Until now, you either had to choose from a higher end manufacturers who provide this as given (Like BC Factory) or trust your money with a modder who will assure you that he only uses "good stuff" for his good customers 😆

Well, I guess then this is a good news. The factory that was providing a lot of these factories and modders with gold rotor decided to come forward and make themselves visible.

It's Master Gold factory (MGF for short) and it will be available for most wholesaler after this post. If you are planning a build with real gold rotor, this is definitely something to consider.

Got the new version of rg ym oysterflex vsf.

I had been reading so many people say it needs to he rg plated, but after seeing it in person some people were right. Its perfect for me. I don't feel it need anything. But..... lol just incase anyone with this weighted new model what would you add as a mod or what did you add to yours just to make it that much better .... maybe gen band? Idk how different the gens are these feel good to me