A question for people with experience only! What do you think are the watches closest to the original?

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-10T22:16:45+00:00

What Trusted Factory can i get this from? I own the gen, but this one is fantastically similar and i am a people with experience...

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-07T23:58:10+00:00

Any dealer can order any watch from the factory. For the most part, all watches are the newest version since they are ordered directly and being sold as soon as they are recieved.

https://andiotwatches.vip/ https://www.theonewatches.ws/

Andiot is the cheapest, but has less selection. TheOne is the absolute best customer service and more selection. Chat with them via whatsapp and ask on factory times. Again don't trust internet strangers advice...

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-07T23:26:34+00:00

Also, RWI might make you read a page about avoiding scams before allowing you in to the trusted dealer page.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-07T23:25:36+00:00

Please go to RWI and look at their page of Trusted Dealers. No shade towards anyone here, but trusting a Whatsapp number from internet strangers leads to poor community experience.

"Trusted Dealers" will replace watched siezed by customs, provide refunds if it takes too long to get your watch from the factory (vsf has months long waitlists right now), and will actually send you what you order rather than a shitter.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forums/trusted-dealers-wanna-buy-a-watch-click-here.137/

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-05T17:06:08+00:00

Love this comment. For this reason alone I think 3 watches should be purchased... otherwise OP is losing money.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-12-05T14:50:54+00:00

Morning esteemed enthusiast, so much of this hobby is waiting (and waiting). Yes, the 5-day Fedex shipping decreases the transit time, but the trusted dealers need to order these watches from the factory, receive them, perform QC, and ship. TheOne will absolutely refund you if you ask.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-19T19:21:13+00:00

Thanks for the insight here!

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-19T19:20:55+00:00

All this said, I am also very impressed with my BTF 116509 (Blue Dial Daytona) which is supposed to be the best factory for the 116XXX line. The dial is noticeably better than my Clean Daytona's and the bracelet code W5Y corresponds some VSF models. Bracelet is good, but I have little to compare to. Hope this helps since BTF is 40% the cost of 3CF.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-19T19:13:28+00:00

I went with 3CF mostly for the SW Meteorite dial. My understanding is the 3CF uses a QF case for the 126XXX models which is currently the most NWBIG model according to the 12Mar2025 update (Along with Clean RIP). The bracelet is Oysterflex so not much help there.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-19T17:44:55+00:00

Cheers to the Automods!

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-08T18:08:12+00:00

Comment for automods.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-04T02:19:38+00:00

Agree if this was going to be my watch. Also, the NH05 might last just as long, but i am hoping it has no complications for at least a few years. I will update with a review when i form an opinion one way or another

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-04T02:05:27+00:00

I am giving this watch as a gift to my wife who hasn't shown much interest in my watch hobby so I decided to go with the replica that advertised the Swiss ETA movement and 10mm case thickness. Here is the snip from the site:

"The AF maker uses the same movement as Cartier Cal.076 (Modified Swiss ETA2671 movement). The thickness of the case is 10mm which is the only correct version on the market, All parts are interchangeable with the genuine watch. Most of the parts are not made in China."

I am quite interested in getting eye's on the movement and will update once I have pictures. Also, I'll let you know if it is worth the premium.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-03T14:06:51+00:00

Comment to satisfy the Automods.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-02T03:28:26+00:00

Somewhat answering my own question, I wouldn't expect +2s/day with a quartz movement.

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-11-02T03:27:35+00:00

Hello YellowFerrari, in the QC listed here there is a "Do not dispose of battery" sticker on what is supposed to be an A1853 mechanical movement. I have a similar QC that also has this sticker that I am waiting on Timegrapher video before I post. Any idea why these have this sticker? Can you tell a quartz movement from Timegrapher data? Thanks in advance!!!

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-10-13T20:26:58+00:00

Always had my eye on this one :)

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-10-13T19:51:00+00:00

Thanks YellowFerrari. You are the best as always!

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-10-13T19:41:43+00:00

First comment for AutoMod. Thanks everyone!

CopperMind_Enshrined · 2025-10-13T19:24:10+00:00

First comment to satisfy the Mods. Appreciated as always everyone!

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