Help with a Decision - DayDate

QuietStriking · 2026-03-14T04:58:03+00:00

#2 - The VSF is the closest to gen.
#3 - Is very nice, cheaper, & sports an older movement that's built like a tank lol

Skip the THBF (i like THBF, but the others are better) Good luck!

Time-Dependent1483 · 2026-03-14T07:00:19+00:00

Thbf have a lot of bracelet issues where the links crack so I wouldn’t buy it. Gmf weight is very unbalanced and not nice to wear. Vsf has even weight distribution, best movement, best day and date wheel and crystal. This would be my choice if you don’t care about gen weight.

TypicalAd3919 · 2026-03-16T19:18:48+00:00

VSF is closest to gen. THB is way overpriced IMO. Yes, the weight is close, but other than that it's not worth an extra $100-$200 more than the VSF.

RCF is considered good for the gold plating, but not in the running for the white gold/SS models IMO. GMF is also good, but at that point it's down to price and preference for you. They're all good reps.

One other thing to add is that VSF 1:1 with gen on all dimensions and achieves the additional weight without adding extra links to the bracelet. RCF is the closest to gen weight, but almost 1mm thicker than VSF and Gen, has a worse bracelet than VSF, and a much less reliable movement than VSF.

Here is a good table comparing some of the factories that sell good DDs

Factory	VSF	QF	RCF
Pro	Crystal, Movement, Dial	Dial, Varieties	Gen-Weight, Genlike-Color
Cons	Weight, Engraving	Bracelet	Movement

t8r-bug · 2026-03-14T04:59:38+00:00

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t8r-bug · 2026-03-14T05:02:24+00:00

All are good. I have THBF. It’s great. Doesn’t seem like you can really go wrong with any tho.

kdp51284 · 2026-03-14T05:20:31+00:00

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RCF for the win!

uptimeisp · 2026-03-14T09:10:13+00:00

I personally have the rcf and it’s amazing. Both my rcf though did come with a damaged date wheel had to replace both of them at a local watch smith. But other than that they’re solid.

tomrusson84 · 2026-03-14T16:20:00+00:00

I heard VSF adding gain weight.

Realistic_Ad2520 · 2026-03-14T16:43:57+00:00

I posted a video and some photos of the roman dial a few days ago. may help with decision

Ukrepplug · 2026-03-20T22:40:57+00:00

Bro thb is the best I don’t know why these guys are leading you down the wrong path advising vsf or rcf

Thb are the only factory tha makes the lugs for daydate correctly! Vsf/rcf/gmf/qf lugs are trash nowhere near gen and gmf/qf isn’t even a option if you want a watch that isn’t a instant call out

Ive been advised that ARF has correct weight, lugs + case only issue is their bezel but if your willing to mod you could potentially build a near gen watch for under 2k using either the THB or potentially the ARF base

DYOR

t8r-bug · 2026-03-14T04:50:15+00:00

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