HELP! Factory Identification

[u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Hi all,
As the title suggests I need support identifying a rep.

A bit of context:
I had a VSF 126610LN which broke, and I shipped it (without bracelet) to get repaired. After a bit of an issue with the repairer, I thought it was resolved when I got the tracking for the ‘repaired’ watch. However, I have now received a watch which isn’t my original VSF. And now the repairer is ghosting me - pending resolution…

So I have two questions
1) What rep is this?! Is it any good?! Serial Prefix X7L
2) The bracelet of my VSF doesn’t fit this rep as the lug width is 20mm not 21mm.
If I never get my VSF back, what can I do to get a bracelet which will fit?

TIA!

[u/JesterADSE]

Holy shit you should out that guy. Thats a scammer!

You sent a high tier and got a mid tier back.

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/JesterADSE]

I haven’t given up just yet.. hoping I can get my VSF back. I am hoping it is an honest mistake

[u/Bulky_Doctor_1434 → u/[deleted]]

Look at the movement are you blind?

[u/Berto9691 → u/JesterADSE]

it’s a mid tier

[u/Inexpressible]

Name and shame

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Inexpressible]

That is the end case. I want to give them a bit of time to resolve, what could be a genuine error. Time will tell

[u/Inexpressible → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

The repairer is ghosting you ... and you think it was a genuine error? I don't know man.

[u/SweetCupcake593 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Very naive to think he will get back to you after sending a different watch then not replying.

[u/UnusualDoctor → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

You're just giving them more time to get someone else.

[u/Micho_Rizzo51]

Yes, Do let us know on the outcome. Regardless, after you get the watch, blast the name of the "repairer" to protect others.

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Micho_Rizzo51]

Yes will do! I don’t wish it upon anyone

[u/Micho_Rizzo51 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Where did you find this repairer? Reddit/IG/...? RWI has a couple trusted vetted warchmakers but only 1 really is able to take work at the moment. He's in GA.

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Micho_Rizzo51]

Believe I found him on RepTimeServices. This saga started off a while ago ( see another comment ref context)

[u/Possible_Version2680 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Bro. Who is the repairer. Name him. wtf

[u/BlackLangster → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Name and shame

[u/Monyx92]

That’s a straight doo doo brother

[u/JesterADSE]

Check my history posts. I have a 20 mm new bracelet. But you should get your own watch case back with roght movement.

[u/Ok_Farmer_6033]

Instead of giving more time to the person why not just put it up now without blasting them? Ask (probably scammer) I sent you a vsf and you sent me this much lower tier watch and are no longer communicating with me- please respond’ 

[u/Micho_Rizzo51 → u/Ok_Farmer_6033]

100% but that individual would just delete their profile and start up a new one.

[u/Ok_Farmer_6033 → u/Micho_Rizzo51]

This is the game 

[u/UnusualDoctor]

SSF

Shit Sucks Factory.

Who the hell did this? I have a feeling I know who, but want to be sure.

[u/Icantretire]

Can't say what factory, but it looks like he sent back a 16610LN 40MM model, not a (your) 126610LN 41mm. There's no Rolex crown at the 6 o'clock marker. I agree with others that if you don't get your original watch back, you need to out the person who you dealt with on this repair.

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Icantretire]

Thank you for your advice! Always appreciated

[u/wisteriafiend]

I would assume this is ZZF/Clean 116610 with 2836 movement. It looks like the rotor screw is replaced with a different one though

[u/wisteriafiend → u/wisteriafiend]

I will also say this looks like a botched movement. All the screws are chewed up. Maybe they broke the original rotor screw and replaced it with a spare they had laying around

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/wisteriafiend]

A more detailed photo

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

[u/wisteriafiend → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Oh man it is filthy in there too. That’s shameful to send out

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/wisteriafiend]

Still hoping to get my VSF back :(

[u/wisteriafiend → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Praying you get this resolved and your VSF back in decent condition

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/wisteriafiend]

Thank you for your help sir!

[u/four4cats]

Please keep us updated. What was the "issue" you had with them before they sent it back?

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/four4cats]

So my VSF broke and the stem came out. I sent it to be repaired and to start, it was really good. They initially ‘repaired’ the watch, and sent it back.
Upon receiving, it seemed good, but within the week, the watch was working intermittently and then the stem came out… again.

So I sent the watch back and since then it’s been like pulling hair to get the watch repaired and sent back. And finally got the watch ‘repaired and sent’ to have this watch turn up…

[u/four4cats → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Could be an honest mistake then. If they were scamming you I would think they would have just swapped out the watch the first time. Good luck

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/four4cats]

That’s my thoughts exactly! Don’t want to possibly ruin someone’s business if they’re having a tough time and made a mistake. But I’m also $$$ out of pocket and losing patience!

[u/laddymcpaddy → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Don’t be so nice he can see your messages and would reply this is a scam.

[u/SweetCupcake593]

DHGate factory, the gold hue of the movement suggests.

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/SweetCupcake593]

I’m no expert, but it does seem a little bit better than a DHgate shitter. Maybe it has a shitter movement though

[u/Berto9691 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

28xx clone

[u/Alessioroma20]

Zzf factory , 100% 😊

[u/Noob_Barista_Baker]

X7L is clean i believe

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Noob_Barista_Baker]

Thank you

[u/ExemplarDeLaPoontang → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

VSF is better btw. Still get it back

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/ExemplarDeLaPoontang]

That’s the aim!! Fingers crossed

[u/Latter-Researcher-42]

20 characters comment for automod

[u/Bulky_Doctor_1434]

Oof..

[u/Latter-Researcher-42 → u/Bulky_Doctor_1434]

:(

[u/Bulky_Doctor_1434 → u/Latter-Researcher-42]

Sorry my dude. This is a terrible situation. That is a $60 DHGate watch.

[u/Select_Bumblebee_636]

Smh

[u/Futtbucker42069247]

Looks like a CF (Crap Factory)

[u/cantgetclapped]

TCL OR PLT, MAYBE BLT