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For such claims, @SSTEEL, details are always useful. 

I am not doubting you, but whenever there is a thread stating "xxxx is a scammer", there will be bound to be members asking for details like what he did, the amount involved and such. 

I also think that there are two sides to any story. While caution about someone is always good, and that we should look out for the community and one another, it will be meaningful to include details with such threads. Labelling someone a scammer is a serious allegation in my opinion, and if you want to start a thread in this vein, it is best to have details to back it up.

 

 

Bro, your V8 is awesome & timely for 25.12! Only pierce in SG? Wear it handsomely!


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Thank you brother and yes as far as I know it’s the only piece in Singapore currently. I’m sure that its siblings will soon join it soon haha.


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5 minutes ago, Champsy said:

 

I could recommend a few who’s work I have seen across the forums. However one @legend in particular springs to mind when It comes to modding certain pieces.

He is extremely busy though!!


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LOL Thank you bro

@Faster897 take champsy's suggestion and PM legend, he can help you, being one of the modders here.  

2 minutes ago, Faster897 said:

Thank you Legend. What a nice post! I will keep learning and contributing. I hope to get in touch with a "modder" soon and ask him to clean the lume off, realign the batons and maybe make the watch more silent. Would you recommend any watch modder in particular given your great knowledge and understanding of this replica?

 

I've got the feel of the place better now and no disheartened at all! I'm happy to just put up thing and if it helps just one person, it's enough for me.

@Champsy can you recommend a modder for this nice gentleman?

Dear All

 

Thank you to all the threads I have read and to those who have replied to some of my questions. With your assistance, I am now ready to make a purchase. I

 

When I joined the forum, my frustration was that I could not find a thread that set out the whole process from start to finish. I'm hoping that this thread will help those who come after me to have a better understanding of what is involved. I also hope that the really knowledgeable members here will contribute to this thread with their observations, advice and constructive criticism to help make this a real good guide.

 

I have decided on a PF (the factory that makes the watch) made Nautilus 5711 because I love the Gen. Also, it seems to be a close enough replica to meet my expectations from what I have seen and read. Lastly, while I appreciate that a Rolex Submariner is probably the pinnacle of the replica workmanship, I think I can live with the flaws on the Patek.

 

Here is a video of how good the Rolex replica is: 

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In terms of choosing a trusted dealer from the RWG list, I have been in touch with InTime and TrustyTime.

 

InTime - initially answered quickly, but then stopped when I wanted some guidance with his opinion as to what the best factory to buy from you was. Chasers have had no response thus far, which is sad. They seem decent folk but this is a very much a trust thing and they haven't inspired me with confidence.

 

TrustyTime - Thus far, I am impressed. All my questions have been answered and I have been directed to buy the PF factory's Nautilus 5711 (not 40th anniversary version) with a blue dial, as that in their opinion is the best Nautilus replica on the market.

 

I just need to get paid this month and then I can buy the watch from my savings. The link to the watch I am going to buy is from the website www.trustytime.biz (if any established members think this is a scam/wrong, please tell me!!). These website change all the time and the current website on RWG does not work. Please could someone confirm this is the correct site? 

 

I expect that TrustyTime will send me QC (quality control) photographs and I will put these up with my observations and hope that other members will also contribute their views. This will be an important part of the process, because I can see from the picture on the website that the batons are badly aligned. I hope that this thread will produce a list of things to check straight away for almost any purchase.

 

I will also put up the experience I have with making payment and delivery too, so that it is helpful.  Finally, I will try and make an unboxing video and then discuss the watch itself.

 

This is the watch I am going to buy: http://www.trustytime.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_199&products_id=17801

 

I have included a picture below to help people who might click on the link in future and find it is dead. 

 

 

 

At this point, I have not bought the watch yet. I hope to do so at the end of the month. I will then update the thread again. Would the forum prefer if I started new posts, or just edited this on? Happy to do what you guys prefer.

 

Finally, I really hope people will contribute to this thread. Any thoughts thus far, just let me know!

 

 

 

 

 

Hi OP and firstly, welcome to RWG. Also, please don't get discouraged by the lack of response. Things move slower on the boards these days, perhaps due to the festive season. In my experience, someone will eventually reply, so be patient and don't be disheartened. 

 

1. For the start to finish process, I think that it will differ from dealer to dealer, and that members in general will simply purchase the watch they like, as opposed to taking the time to detail meticulously the start to finish process. Your experience may not apply to theirs and vice versa. Each process with each member and dealer will differ. This is not a habit which I have seen in my hobby, in my last 8 years here. I doubt that it will become a trend or habit. Your post and the information provided are both well appreciated and I think that future members will find it useful. Thank you for your time and effort. Just FYI, the dealers in the hobby are trusted because members have had positive experiences dealing with them over a prolonged period. Therefore, members feel secure dealing with the known dealers listed on the site. 

 

2.  For the rep itself, it is flawed in several aspects as you already know. I own 2x 5711 gens, the blue and white dial, and have compared all the different rep models against them several times. The datewheel font is the first thing which screams at you, but I understand that someone has created a datewheel to fix that. The thickness of the rep needs to be improved too, and the miyota movement looks and sounds cheap. But price wise, it is a whole lot more friendly than the gen of course.

 

3. Please continue to post and integrate yourself into the community. We do not need to do things "the same old way" all the time. Refreshing changes are always welcome as long as they are not disruptive, malicious or offensive to the community here. Stay and grow, read and learn. You will understand what this hobby, and us are about before long. Once again, thank you and a warm welcome! 

Right! A fresh batch of pictures in. I would welcome comments before they are eventually deleted by a moderator.

 

In my view, this looks like a better overall piece than the last (picture directly below with the red markings).

 

The new piece looks good. The only thing that appears "off" is that the 12 o clock batons aren't straight. They are a bit like like this:   / \ to my untrained eye.

 

Question: Is this something a friendly and skilled watchmaker can fix? Anyone on here?

 

Any other comments? Should I accept? Pictures of the current piece on offer below.

 

 

 

I think I will accept this watch and try and get the little bits sorted when i have more money.

 

To a watch modder, the markers can be realigned, excess lume can be cleaned off, the watch case can be thinned, and the rotor bearing sound, if necessary, can be silenced. 

 

VS the gen thickness of 8.3mm.

15 hours ago, SergioG said:

Hi,

any chance of a new xf fc diver v2 batch?

 

Thanks.

Sergio

not doing a batch, but I will be able to build individual watches to order. 

PM me. 

Oh you already did. In that case, wait for my reply.

Oh I already did. 

In that case, please read my reply.

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19 hours ago, cissiboy said:

@Legend #APocketing

 

very nice bro. New piece?

5 minutes ago, jasonbaylee said:

 

Nice! Bro v4? Gen right?


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I am unsure if there is a rep of this yet bro, so my only choice was to buy the gen haha.

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1 hour ago, J__P said:

Read what ? From your reply it seems that you don't recommend buying the Chrono piece that is at the top, which is what I was asking, How am I supposed to learn if I don't ask. 

This is an AP picture thread. Stop posting your questions here. Start a new thread. I will clean up your post and I do not wish to see you posting questions or irrelevant comments in this thread again thank you. 

@Hyjynx that is an impressive collection, and I can see that you have an eclectic and classy taste. 

I do agree with you though: rep or gen, we wear them for our pleasure and pride. 

Keep up the collection! 

V4



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Go for 2836 and convert it to a low beat properly. Avoid the 2846 movement. The dial plate is different, and does not facilitate a cyclop mod easily. 

Also, the movements used in the 2846 are pretty aged to say the least. 

@Darksiderkillss knows, we have been through an unenviable episode together.

 

v9 SS diver you say?

 

1. relume hands

2. low beat conversion

3. cyclop

4. you need a gen diver bezel to make the watch look believable. This is the greatest tell of any rep diver

5. If possible, change the movement to a 2836 one at least for the instant date change as per gen. 

Overall, I will allocate a "good rep" status to a modded v9 diver but it is no means a "super rep status" like a modded XF FC diver.

 

 

Get the XF v2 if you are after the FC diver. 

You do need the low beat conversion mod and a cyclop mod at least, and after that, it is a watch which will seriously make any gen FC diver owner consider selling their gen counterpart in favor of this.

 

 

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As MMM said, the 2824 datewheel and 2836 are not interchangeable. The 2836 one is more versatile of the two, being able to fit both movements, but on a 2824 it will not change instantly like the 2836. 

 

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stay far far away. Those are pics of the gen 16520. I have no idea what will turn up if you do order, but definitely something which will differ a lot from the pics.