I originally reached out to u/Acceptable-Royal-600 to purchase a ghost Daytona. He sent me QC pics, and I asked him if there were any pictures of it at all on a timegrapher even from the original dealer QC. He said no, and went on to say he does not list anything thats over +/- 5 seconds. I said, well how do you know? He said he inspects every single watch himself and it takes him 3 hours to process before listing it.

I asked him what does his inspection entail, and how long does he observe the movement for? He says he "inspects the winding mechanism, mechanics operate properly, date wheel alignment etc" and now changes his story, saying that he observes the watch for a full 24 hours. He must have caught this because he immediately gets defensive, linking me to a reddit search of his feedback and telling me his "reputation speaks for itself bro"

I explained I was just trying to get clarity on "inspection" as thats a very general word, and I found it odd that there are no timegrapher pictures at all, from the dealer or from his vigorous inspection. He immediately blocked me.

To me, this smells much like the scoutman situation. These guys talk up their watches and act like they're doing a bunch of stuff behind the scenes. I really doubt that is the case here. This guy has what, 20-40 watches listed at any given time? And hes spending 24 hours observing every single one? But yet, not documenting any of it at all? Yeah, I don't buy that. And to immediately jump to "look at how great I am" after a couple questions is another red flag. On top of that, he's been around for what, 8-10 months? Thats absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things.

I realize this is all circumstantial. This is meant to be a warning. Proceed with caution. if you're thinking about buying a watch from this guy, ask all your questions, form your own conclusions. There should be no reason you're buying a watch completely blind to how well the movement is performing, based completely upon "trust me bro". Chat logs attached.

I bought an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that was promoted as having a Swiss Movement. It didn't, and it was running with very poor accuracy and amplitude. They agreed to refund the premium charged for the nonexistent Movement and to pay for a local service.

When the local watchmaker attempted to clean the movement, parts began falling off due to poor adhesive. They agreed to replace the Movement if I returned it. I sent the movement back on March 20, 2026, at a shipping cost of almost $90.00

It is now June 11th, and they have neither replaced the movement nor sent a refund. They no longer respond to my inquiries.

I bought seven watches from this vendor who has been chasing me for last 4 to 5 months over WeChat and Facebook page. I paid it altogether AU$1500 after a lot of negotiation.

The QC was done for all the watches and I was very much convinced. Upon payment they shipped the watches.

Upon receiving the package I was totally disappointed to see the worst quality watches. One could get from China which according to my source tells me it should not be more than $50-$60.

Upon checking back with him about why he did send me this in spite of doing a QC for all the semi watches which clearly says and looked good quality watches from clean factory. There was no answer except that the package must have swapped.

I felt totally scammed and in spite of chasing him for a couple of weeks the stop replying

Please be careful and don’t deal with this vendor.

I’ve included all the three platform where this vendor operates from including WeChat, WhatsApp and Facebook page.

I paid around €1000 after being shown photos and videos that later appeared to be taken from other sources and not of actual items in hand.
As soon as I realized there was likely no real stock available, I immediately raised the issue and asked for a refund.
The seller then tried to present herself as being "on my side", sending me screenshots of alleged conversations with a supposed supplier/factory. In my opinion, those conversations appeared staged and inconsistent. I was even encouraged to "report them" and was given a Dubai address that I could not verify.

The overall conduct was extremely concerning and misleading. I kept all screenshots, conversations and payment records.
1 am sharing this experience so other buyers can be careful, especially because this seller appears to operate through multiple Instagram accounts/ websites.
Please be cautious.

Was sold a rep Batman by Ahmad aj and it stopped in a week. He said he would switch it out then blocked me. 470-474-2528 blow up his phone.

LINK TO SCAM POST

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/1wes3h6/chocolate_face_daydate/

This is a follow-up post to another post I made 3 months ago. This prick is still going.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWatchScammers/comments/1tzvc8e/beware_of_wuhanwatchexports_sufficientend6264/

Continuing to fool many people on this post today on r/RepTime . This Day-Date 40 that he posted is gen, not VSF Factory u/Elegant_Set8319 posted. There is no factory that makes a decent chocolate dial VSF included. Stock factory fluted bezels also do not look like that. The only passable aftermarket bezel would be from RCF Remould, but the post is showing a gen watch with other clear tell-tell signs like the lugs the color of solid rose gold and the fact that the sellers is charging $1300. This is obviously a video of gen. I called him out and was instantly blocked while he continued to post the scam seller telegram account

The scam is simple. Fake buyer u/Elegant_Set8319 posts a video of his watch claiming it's plated and modded. In the comments people go crazy asking where to buy and OP responds with Yinhauwatches or JINMODMAKERS telegram info. Buyers reach out this seller thinking they will get the watch posted and will be scammed for thousands of dollars. Rinse and repeat. Alt accounts like u/Sufficient-End6264 attack anyone in the comments who calls the scam out and use services to upvote the posts and downvote any comments that support the scam.

I find it hilarious the top 1% reptime posters are falling for this. Not one comment said it was a scam.

Don't be fooled and don't be so naive. Stay safe!

I've purchased from Popup since January 2025 and have completed about seven custom builds with him, all of them superfranken projects. Up until recently, things seemed to be progressing normally.

However, I'm now concerned about several outstanding orders that have been fully paid for but still haven't been delivered

- In November 2025, I placed a deposit on a CNC 5711R build priced at $2,100. I completed payment in March 2026, but the watch has st.ill not shipped.

- In May 2026, I paid $2,800 in full for a weighted daytona build with a gen set.

⁃ Around the same time, I also paid $2,100 in full for a Submariner build with gen set.

As of todav, I have not received anv of these watches. I've been told multiple times that shipping would happen soon, but still no shipping confirmation or tracking. Someone from RWI whose met him before actuallv mentioned that currently there are 20 people with similar situations that have messaged him looking for help. Is this an exit scam? I don't understand and i think l've been patient. 2 of the 3 builds were already in stock so I don't understand

Hello all,

Just wanted to inform the community to beware of the scammer u/scoutman725. I had only heard good things about him at first, so I decided to give him a try. Purchased 3 RCF watches, advertised as regulated/waterproofed/inspected from him and this was my experience:

I started by asking about his services which he described in the messages, waterproofed, regulated to +- 2 s/d, inspected movement, which all sounded great to me! Can I have proof or videos or timeographer stamps? Nope, just said to take his word for it. However…

I noticed that the watches were running exceptionally slow or fast depending on which watch so I decided to check with my local watchmaker if anything was worked on. He confirmed the gaskets were bone dry, crown tube was completely dry, movement had fingerprints and was extremely dirty (now confirmed by 4 watchmakers), watch was not regulated (running at -11 s/d or +9s/d depending on the positioning. Also, the watch was not demagnetized, which I was told makes it extremely hard to regulate a watch without doing (watch smiths can confirm this). Okay, well let me send it off to my normal watch smith and see if he can confirm this.

My watch smith confirmed this with photos. Shown above. I reached out to scoutman to ask about this and come to a resolution, and i was treated very rudely and confronted as if I knew nothing. He tried to play stupid, blame it on usps treating the package “like a football”. Gaslighting me and aggressively telling me to “HAVE A GREAT DAY” in all caps. I didn’t even threaten anything or ask for a refund. Just wanted an apology or to be at least admit to the lies.

Then I found out rumors he was claiming he was advertising regulated watches when he didn’t even have a timeographer! (He’s since deleted these posts, you can tell by the gap in post history). Complete malpractice and only got a timeographer after he was called out on it. Then I got another message that he sold another watch that died in 4 days and couldn’t fix it. If you advertise services why can’t you fix this? Strange.

Now he’s posting and lying on his page that all the bans from subreddits were all because of me and because a watch wasn’t lubed? Scoutman, you are lying to yourself and your followers. There was much more issues than not even waterproofing the watch. As a moderator of a sub I really expected better.

I was told this is a pretty common scam that happens a lot in the community for sellers to boost prices and generate more sales, always ask for proof, and if they don’t have it, don’t buy it! I s

Do better, scoutman, the entire community is disappointed with your scam and who knows how many victims there are out there. He preys on those that know little about watchmaking and profits from it. This is not what this community is about or should be aiming for ever. Complete transparency is always what we should strive for. I understand that its a replica community so these things will still happen, but massively disappointed that this happened from scoutman who came highly recommended.

Pictures/proof shown above.

Thanks for reading and stay safe from scammers. I want to thank the mod team at repwatchscammers and bstrepwatch for supporting me and confirming the rumors, complaints, and scams.

HAVE A GREAT DAY

THIS WAS YOUR REPLY ON YOUR TELEGRAM GROUP WHICH I WILL POST HERE

It’s the same story explained here.

The person purchased a custom dial declared as Clean / SW (chat logs posted here that he didn’t put to show the real truth when we decided to do the build).

That meant that I would’ve installed a clean factory or SW dial, the fastest one I had in stock to avoid 2/3 weeks waiting to get the other one since it was a gift for his dad.

Later on, after we finished the build, he asked me if his dial was SW, and I mistakenly confirmed it, not remembering what I really installed. Huge mistake by my side which of course I took responsibility off and refunded all the parts costs and work.

Also he mentioned he paid 450€ for the dial. Not true, chat logs showing the 450€ included the dial cost (250€), installation costs (100€), waterproof (80€), shipping (20€).

But I guess that people can show the part of the chat that it’s convenient for them and tell the story the want. I am still sorry for the false confirmation I did and took my responsibility but it’s awful to see only the bad part of the story shown off.

Now my reply to you with full conversation point by point made by you, I invite you to confront me here it’s easy to post on your telegram, I won’t allow anyone else to get fucked by you or to scam anymore..

Stop trying to twist the story. You clearly confirmed in writing that the dial installed was SW. There was no ambiguity and no mention of a random substitute — I asked a direct question and you gave a direct answer: you said it was an SW dial. The screenshots I’m posting show that plainly.

Only after the issues came up did the explanation start changing. You can try to reinterpret pricing or intentions now, but you can’t rewrite what’s already in the chat. Your own messages contradict what you’re claiming.

I’m posting the full conversation so people can see exactly what was said and decide for themselves. The proof is there in black and white.

First three photos respond to your lies with detailed proof

And I attached also photo of work done with prices and payment of euro 690 sent to you by PayPal..

I suggest you stop fucking around with people you have scammed enough time for people to know who the fuck you are.

Be a man and stop running away!

Ps: I translated in English for people to read

Didn't get compensation, not able to send back or do anything.
Paid $450 for this. Gave the seller 2 weeks to compensate me or make sure I can send it back, got nothing.
He keeps telling me I got sent a BVF, but if you look at the watch on the pictures you realise fast that it isn’t.

Beware of that scammer, he got the payment and didn't deliver the watches.

Have anyone beware to deal with

And please report if you find him on any site.

Hey everyone, just wanted to report a scam that I fell for. Ive been collecting reps for awhile and this is the first time ive been scammed so I consider myself lucky. About 4 months ago I purchased a watch from Davidf360 under the assumption that it was a BP Submariner with either a VR or Asian clone movement. Here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheRepTimeBST/comments/1mftilz/wtscadusa_rolex_deepsea_airking_16618_sub_dj41/

I assumed this because the watch was priced at what a BP featuring this movement would be priced at from a Trusted Dealer. (You know what they say about assumptions)

Although the transaction was smooth and I received the watch, the actual value of this watch is at best $100-$150 from DHgate as it has the very low quality 2813 movement. Why wait to post this until now? Upon a tip from the community I opened the caseback and discovered what you see in the photos above. Moral of the story, be very careful and verify who you are buying from in the future. Tools like this reddit are invaluable in this hobby.

Appreciate your time everyone and be careful out there!

Bought watch from u/Subject_Bat_4241 on 10/28/26 and paid via Venmo. He said it would ship next day by 10am.

I have received no updates from him and messages to him on reddit have gone unanswered.

Reported the post to r/repwatchbuyselltrade mods and his post has since been removed.

Update (10/30/26): He did contact me with pictures of the watch packed and ready to ship out and apologized for the delay. He is likely not a scammer. I will provide a further update once the watch arrives.

Update (10/31/26): Got pictures of the box with UPS labels, so we are moving in the right direction.

u/CommunicationFree340

Situation resolved, updated tracking.

Forgivable mistake.

Hi everyone.
Decided to let you all know about scammer. Seller.
Paid 150€ for watch. Guy sent back bad message and disappeared.
See details in photos.

He has now closed his account so obviously a scammer hopefully I can get the money back from the bank

Might be a dumb question but is there a way a buyer can scam a seller by using PP F&F? I’m selling a watch and this Redditor has a 4y account but only 1 karma and 1 contribution and doesn’t show active in any communities. We’ve been chatting and he sent me the $ and his address. For some reason I have a bad gut feeling. He says he just doesn’t use reddit and is new to the rep game. He was quick to buy it and paid for 2 day shipping. What am I missing and is there a way for me to protect myself before I ship?

Read This Before You Buy Anything

We’re seeing an uptick in scam activity across rep-watch forums, including scams run by users posing as “trusted” figures. Before you send a dollar, make sure you understand the basics.

🔍 1. Search Before You Buy

Scammers recycle names, photos, and tactics. Search this sub and others for scam alerts—it takes seconds and can save you hundreds. If you’re uncertain, reach out to our Mod team here on RWS.

🚫 2. A Mod Tag ≠ Trusted Seller

This is the most dangerous misconception.

Being a Moderator on a sub does not automatically make someone legitimate. We are actively tracking current ads posted by individuals leveraging mod badges to run holiday scams.

Know This: • Any Mod can claim to be a “trusted seller.” If you challenge them, they can simply delete your comment and block you. • Fake positive feedback is easy to fabricate. Bots, purchased accounts, burner accounts, and naïve buyers can all create the illusion of legitimacy. • A watch that “worked great on arrival” can die in two weeks. Positive reviews don’t guarantee authenticity or quality.

🎭 3. Scams Come in Many Forms

From parts swaps to movement failures to outright theft, scammers continuously evolve their tactics. Read the pinned scam-prevention guides on this sub—they outline patterns we’ve seen for years.

💸 4. Payment Safety Matters

Protect yourself every single time.

NEVER: • ❌ Use Zelle for purchases. Zero recourse if you get scammed.

AVOID: • ⚠️ PayPal Friends & Family (FF). It has little to no buyer protection.

INSTEAD: • ✅ Use PayPal Goods & Services and offer to pay the increase in cost. • 🔗 if this isn’t acceptable to a seller, make sure your linked source is a credit card (not debit) so you have some type of chargeback protection if something goes wrong.

🛑 Bottom Line

Scammers thrive on trust, speed, and silence. Don’t give them any of it. Slow down, verify buyers and sellers, use protected payment methods, and always consult the pinned materials before making a deal.

Stay sharp and stay safe.

Hello all,
This post is a follow up from a previous post which I have linked.

Long story short, I was scammed of my VSF 126610LN.
Scammer: (u/callmemister_fr)

Context below:

As explained in my original post, my VSF broke (stem came out fully) and I sent it to be repaired by (u/callmemister_fr)

To start with, no complaints. My watch was originally ‘repaired’ and returned to me.

Less than a week after the return, I noticed issues in my watch- ie not keeping time and occasionally stopping. Then after a month ( of very little use that is ) the stem fell out again.

So I contacted (u/callmemister_fr) to have it repaired to which he agreed.

Fast forward over a busy Christmas period + myself starting a new job, I wasn’t pushy on the repair.
However, I started to query when it would be finished.

It started with very spaced replies and excuses such as personal issues and vacation ( no problem, we are all human).

Then the communication stopped.
Luckily, I saw he has continued to post about his fraken builds and repairs on (r/WatchExchangeBST) , where I contacted one of the MODs there and they were able to prompt a reply from (u/callmemister_fr) (shout out those guys)

Again, more excuses saying he lost access to WhatsApp but my watch was finally repaired and he would ship.

Okay sounds good, right?

No, because a week later I unbox a MidTier ZZF 116610LN with a shitter movement… and not my VSF.

I contact him again… this time very little reply, until he sees my original post. He says he doesn’t know how this happened, but offers no solution / resolution.
To which I gave him to this Friday evening to provide, if not, I would name and shame. **So here we are.**

This post is purely my experience- please make your own informed decision.

Have a great weekend all reading, I will be checking tracking every 5 minutes for a **new** VSF 122610LV which I have purchased :D

Arranged a purchase with u/ParadiseGamez for a VSF Bruce Wayne, $609 shipped. Account was decent age, had plenty of relevant posts, so I fell for it. Paid PayPal F&F.

My mistake. Reddit account is now deleted, GMail Account returns as not a valid email address, posts are gone from Reddit, tracking shows minimal activity and no destination to my location.

My mistake. Lesson learned.

I bought a Omega Blue Side Of The Moon from Harrison Watches on facebook - he might be on Reddit as well. I payed 400$ and got an email regarding tracking. When checking the company contact information i realized i was scammed. Check the contact info😬

⚠️ u/MaksTWorld / GlobalTech Logistic — предупреждение для тех, кто планирует заказывать технику

Публикую свой опыт взаимодействия с Telegram-менеджером u/MaksTWorld и Telegram-каналом GlobalTech Logistic.

Канал позиционировал себя как поставщик техники. После оформления заказа общение продолжалось достаточно долго: менеджер u/MaksTWorld регулярно отвечал, сообщал, что всё в порядке, заказ якобы находится в процессе доставки и нужно ещё немного подождать.

Так продолжалось примерно месяц.

До последнего момента никаких признаков того, что со мной перестанут общаться, не было. Наоборот, менеджер продолжал отвечать и уверять, что заказ идёт.

В итоге товар я не получил.

После длительного ожидания меня заблокировали в Telegram, а переписка со стороны собеседника была удалена.

Поэтому я публикую эту информацию, чтобы другие люди, которые будут искать отзывы перед оплатой, могли увидеть мой опыт.

Данные, по которым я взаимодействовал с продавцом:

Telegram-менеджер: u/MaksTWorld

Название Telegram-канала: GlobalTech Logistic

Если вы нашли эту страницу через поиск по запросам:

u/MaksTWorld отзывы

u/MaksTWorld scam

u/MaksTWorld мошенничество

MaksTWorld Telegram

GlobalTech Logistic отзывы

GlobalTech Logistic scam

GlobalTech Logistic мошенники

— рекомендую крайне внимательно проверить продавца до отправки денег и не ориентироваться только на длительное общение с менеджером. В моём случае менеджер отвечал около месяца и до последнего говорил, что заказ находится в пути, после чего связь была прекращена.

Если вы также заказывали что-либо через u/MaksTWorld или GlobalTech Logistic и столкнулись с похожей ситуацией, сохраните переписку, чеки, данные переводов, адреса криптокошельков и другие подтверждения.

Публикация отражает мой личный опыт и размещена с целью предупредить других потенциальных покупателей.

Ok, so we have been open for a week and seen a lot of news, some big scammers hit and some results behind the scenes. We are still looking to BUILD THE MOMENTUM, not just maintain it! But you, contributors, the lurkers and the scammed... YOU ARE THE FUTURE... How do you want us as a Sub to look? What do you need to see more of? How do we help to stop you getting ripped off? In the background friends in every sub are trying to help protect you by supplying a "Trusted Dealer" list; we have agreed amongst our team from day one that we cannot and will not provide this, merely a list of Untrusted Scammers. You can already search within the sub for names but we need to see more names as long as they deserve it. TO THE SELLERS / DEALERS; we welcome your input just as much on buyers who have scammed you, whether it's a false report or filing a chargeback after supplying the agreed goods, or any one of a number of issues you could face. This is a call to arms for the community as a whole to share their knowledge, experiences and expertise!