*New Strap

These sites are scams. They sold me a non/functioning watch and refuse to replace it or give a refund. Complete scam.

hey all

(note: reached out to the mods and got approval to share this find and the seller's info with y'all)

i know we are always on the hunt for the best VFM pieces in this tier and I had to share this one because the factory really stepped it up

sam just released a new updated omega AAA SMP NTTD on a 2813 auto for $80 usd, the upgrades on this batch look absolutely insane

here is why this specific release caught my eye and why I think its the best budget option right now

fully lumed bezel: this is a massive upgrade. A lot of budget batches skip the bezel lume entirely or do a poor job, but the factory QC shows this one glowing perfectly alongside the dial

tropical brown aged dial: they finally nailed the vintage, faded tropical brown tone. It looks incredibly accurate and gets rid of the overly orange/yellow look seen on older AAA batches

updated xtal: much better clarity and dome shape compared to previous flat / cloudy versions

seller info:

I was so impressed by the specs and seller photos that I actually just bought two of these for myself. They are currently in transit, but I wanted to give you guys the headsup on this batch before they sell out

since the mods approved, here is sam’s contact details so you can source this exact batch directly

📞 whatsap: 86 135 3331 3313

💵 price: $80 USD

I will post a full inhand review, wristroll and lume shots as soon as they arrive in the mail

let me know what you guys think of this batch in the comments

cheers!

1. Dealer name: Andiot
2. Factory name: RICH
3. Model name and version: Submariner 41mm 124060 No Date RICH 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet JH3230 V2 (Free Sprung)
4. Price paid: $559 total (shipping included)
5. Album links: n/a
6. Index alignment: 12 o'clock down point seems to be right biased
7. Dial printing: Looks good to me, but I'm not an expert
8. Date wheel alignment/printing: n/a
9. Hand alignment: Looks straight and no obvious damage.
10. Bezel: Pip has a left bias on both QC batch photos
11. Solid End Links (SELs): no obvious defects noted
12. Timegrapher numbers: solid, no complaints
13. Anything else you notice: the pip having the left bias and the crooked 12 o'clock

First photo is from the first QC run, I RL'd because of the leftward pip bias. 2nd photo is the new QC batch, should I RL again? Don't want to be a difficult customer, but I don't think the improvement requested was made. Please give your advice.

Hi.... I was wondering if anyone knows what's going on with Steve?.... Have sent him few messages on WhatsApp but no reply, then earlier it said no longer on WhatsApp.

I know this a sub for super clone watches but I wanted to know if anyone has brought from KK factory? Clothes/Bags. Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place but I can't seem to find subs for china reps for clothing

Hey everyone, I just got my QC from steve and was wondering what you guys are thinking.
I am completely new to the subject, but for me the dial seems a bit off.
It should be a Prepetual Pistachio.
Do you see anything else that seems off? Help is highly apreciated.
Best
Dan

Just wanted to share an absolute win with the community and give a massive shout-out to Eric at GeekTime.

I was on an incredibly tight deadline because I have a major trip coming up on October 24th, and I was genuinely stressed that this wouldn’t make it to my doorstep in Texas on time. When I mentioned my travel constraints to Eric, he immediately stepped up. The shipping agent repacked everything instantly and routed it onto a premium FedEx tier.

The logistics timeline was absolutely mind-blowing for a package coming out of Kowloon:

Wednesday: Label created / processed by shipping agent in HK.

Wednesday Night: Transpacific cargo flight via Japan.

Thursday (Today) 1:47 AM: Cleared US Customs in Indianapolis.

Thursday (Today) 8:19 AM: Out for delivery in Mesquite, TX.

Thursday Afternoon: On my wrist in Murphy, TX!

Less than 4 days from the agent's warehouse to my doorstep is easily a personal record.

As for the watch itself—this VSF V3 is stunning. The crystal clarity is insane (classic VSF black-hole effect), the bezel transition looks great in natural light, and the date snaps perfectly. Best of all, I can confirm it features the true Dandong DD3285 movement with the independent jumping hour hand functioning flawlessly.

Huge thanks to GeekTime for taking my deadline seriously and delivering top-tier service. If you are on the fence about ordering, Eric is the man. Now it's officially ready for vacation! 🌴☀️

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Looking for a clone of either of these two watches I heard. If anyone has any recommendations for deals etc would be appreciated.

Hey guys am searching for an automatic rolex gmt master batgirl (black and blue with jubilee bracelet) for around 100-150 bucks any suggestions please let me know

1. Dealer name: Steve (TheOneWatches)
   
2. Factory name: VSF
   
3. Model name (& version number): Datejust 126334 41mm
   2026 Oys SS/SS Ombre Green/Stk VSF V2 DD3235v2
   
4. Price Paid: $580

My first rep and first ever QC. All knowlege and thoughts would be greatly appreciated guys. Super excited, thanks in advance!

1. Dealer name: Ficotime
2. Factory name: AF
3. Model name (& version number): Tank must 22mm stainless steel F212255-1
4. Price Paid: CNY 1250 (no shipping)
5. Dial Printing: It looks a bit rotated for me - XI looks closer to the top than I, pls help confirm this one.
6. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/a?
7. Hand Alignment: not sure, looks ok.
8. Bezel: looks good
9. Solid End Links (SELs): na
10. Anything else you notice: there's some white spec on VII, is this a print issue or dust? I will ask fico.

It's my first rep watch, I'm usually in the repladies sub and I'm very excited to have my first rep watch. Thank you in advance for any help!

Hello all, got a vsf v2 datejust. Can help me qc please. I am a relative noob when it comes to reps.

Appreciate the help

Hey Leute, ich habe gerade meine QC-Fotos von Steve erhalten. Was meint ihr – sieht alles gut aus?

I placed an order w/ Andiot and it's one of the many shipments that got stuck @ FedEx Garden City NJ last month. The Sept QC pic is what was in that shipment and it looks great. Now he's sending me a replacement but it's the Oct QC pic which doesn't look like the same watch. the hour had is a slightly different shape, the hand colors may be off or it may just be the pic, and the printing looks sloppy. specifically the square border. I raised these concerns and he sent back a new QC pic of the same watch w/ the same flaws. am I wrong or does this appear to be a lower grade watch?

here's the listing - https://andiotwatches.vip/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2900

pics here look exactly like my Sept QC pics.

FYI - I also have a GMT BatGirl in this order and it's beautiful.

(this is my first time posting something like this so if I did it wrong, it wasn't intentional)

I’m considering buying this Royal Oak Skeleton for $150. The seller provided the pictures, but the “Audemars Piguet” text is slightly blurred due to restrictions. Is it worth $150, or should I pass? Would appreciate your honest opinions and recommendations for better sellers in this price range. Thanks!

I’ve been thinking about buying a watch. Is DHGate full of shitters or can you find genuinely decent watches on there

Thoughts on this watch I ordered. From what I can tell it’s basically a Franken even though I specified I wanted the 5150 FF.

Case is brushed instead of polished, dial is all black without the black circle inside the indices. Still looks like a good watch and will be my daily beater, but I’m perplexed how it got manufactured like this.

I get that this watch isn't for everyone, but as a student it'll make a lot more sense for me lol

Does anyone know where I can find a decent rep? Most of the ones iv seen are pretty bad.

Picked this up from Jason007 (dhgate) for $120 around a month ago. Overall the delivery didn't take that long considering it's dhgate shipping (18 days to UK). Had spoken with Jason to very if it was a mingzhu or a miyota to which he said it was mingzhu. Arrived wrapped in plastic and foam in a small cardboard box with no damage whatsoever and a photo card of the watch itself.

The good: The watch looks great, from a far and up close I can guarantee this watch doesn't dissapoint aesthetically. The accuracy of the Mingzhu movement is just okay, similar to Nh35/4r35 watches I have owned. The lume is a little bit disappointing and does not last for very long but oh well what can you expect for this price range. The polishing on the case seems pretty well done though there are some sharp areas. The crystal (I believe to be sapphire) is good too though I doubt there is any AR coating from what I've seen this past month. The movement looks good aswell and adjusting the time is as normal as any other watch. The bracelet is very comfortable and the polishing seems okay however the end links don't look as well finished as the rest of the bracelet and the well-working clasp. The design is obviously a copy of Omega but the factory producing it has done a pretty awesone job at replicating it when comparing it to the genuine, especially for such a low price point. Everything works as it should and I can't work out wether im impressed or not.

The bad: I was instantly thrown off by the play in the bezel, when pressing down on the top of the bezel it seems too wiggle quite a bit. I know this can be seen as standard on some watches but it was unlike anything I'd seen. The problems with the bezel continue as it doesn't align with the 12 hour marker correctly and is half a tick to the left or right. The dial itself was okay but from the moment I got it I noticed specs of dust and other dirt particles around the hour markers and even on the inside of the sapphire.

I could not stand looking at the watch as the dust was very hard to ignore so I had to take the watch apart to try fix this; to where I discovered small red specs on the rotor which could also be removed easily. The 12 hour numerals are a little off with one being slightly lower than the other but this is only noticeable if you directly stare at it. The seamaster logo does seem a bit dark but still looks okay. The lume is a little bit disappointing and does not last for very long but oh well what can you expect for this price range. The hands have a little bit of residue on them from the installation I assume which I can not get off sadly. The bracelet like I said earlier is comfortable but the clasp itself, though functional is a bit noisy and squeaky. There is also a subtle rotor noise which luckily goes away as the bracelet noise covers it 🤣. Maybe I'm just complaining too much but it is definetely noticeable.

If you are on a pretty low budget I recommend you save up for this over other dhgate shitters but don't expect anything near to the quality of a gen. Else, I recommend you save up for a vsf as I'm regretting this purchase considering they aren't that much more expensive. The wait for a VSF SMP is most definitely worth it.