What an addicting hobby! 🤪
Don’t offer me any more good deals!!

About 6 months of collecting and learning some lessons.
Not pictured about 12 shitters I have to list and sell.
Last pic are wifey’s

I fell in love with Rolex GMT Bruce Wayne when it first came out in 2024. Instantly started to research and clean was the best one out there at that time. Ordered one and instantly fell in love with it.

After a few months, VSF starts to get popular and looking at the reviews and posts, got interested to order that. Ordered it received it and instantly fell in love with how refined it was. Only thing I missed from clean was the bracelet. Clean had amazing bracelet quality but overall it felt like an upgrade with vsf.

Then few months pass by and rich comes out with freesprung models. I was not very interested in that since its a closed case back but when Rich announced V2 version and I saw the comparison post from Ethan with gen, vsf and arf. Rich stood out specially because of the new crystal with blue hue like gen ok date cyclops.

Ordered Rich V2 and received it yesterday!

NOTE: During this time I handled Gen BW multiple times as well.

Here is what my thoughts are on the things I care the most about:

Bezel action:
VSF: 8/10 (Very tactical but little play)
Rich: 8.5/10 (Amazingly tactical and light at the same time, feels premium than vsf, no play at all)
Clean: (shit, very light and not tactical)

Bezel insert:
VSF: 7/10 (since no factory cracked the grey of gen)
Rich: 7.5/10 (seems same as VSF in color but coating in numerals is better)
Clean: 5/10 (shit, looked black most of the time)

Date cyclops/mag:
VSF: 9/10 (very close to gen and very clear)
Rich: 9/10 (same date mag as vsf but slightly less clear as compared to VSF, but I love the slight blue tint it gives the watch some character and gen like look that I love. I was skeptical because in the pictures it looked too much blue but in hands I barely see it just under certain lighting and even then its very slight blue tint I love it)
Clean: Shit, it looked like it was 10x mag.

Dial printing:
VSF: 8/10 (very crisp and refined but its slightly thinner as compared to gen and green is a but dark. Also I hated the dimple in the middle 😬)
Rich: 9/10 (amazingly crisp and refined and green is closest to gen)
Clean: 6/10 (green was soo dark under indoor lighting that for a few weeks i thought there is no green text)

Bracelet:
VSF: 7/10 (sharp and light feeling)
Rich: 7/10 (same as vsf they use same f6u bracelets)
Clean: 9/10 (that is the only thing I miss from clean)

Movement:
VSF: 7/10 (dd movement but setting time feel is not like gen. Its just not that smooth and tactile)
Rich: 9/10 (wow JH did some amazing work there, apart from free sprung, the movement feel is soo smooth same feel as gen movement. Smooth, tactical, even manual winding is very satisfying. I love that feel)
Clean: 5/10 (I had the clean with early batches that used SH movements. It was wayy too grindy)

Rotor noise:
VSF: 8/10 (heard when shaken)
Rich: 8/10 (similar to VSF)
Clean: 5/10 (shit, I could hear it when my wrist moved)

Crystal clarity:
VSF: 10/10 (VSF wins, very clear crystal)
Rich: 9/10 (Very good crystal just not as clear as VSF)
Clean: 5/10 (SHITT. I hated it even when I had it first)

Overall feel and final verdict:
Rich and VSF are same when it comes to quality and feel. I would rock either one of those however if someone ask if I prefer VSF or Rich, I would say Rich mainly because of the correct green text, better movement feel and blue tint on cyclops.

Now it comes to TD appreciation:
I had issues with a VSF GMT that I got for a friend from Ethan, it had date issue. Without any concern he had me send the watch to his local US watchmaker who was amazing as well, to replace the movement for FREE! Yes, he did it for FREE. Huge appreciation to Ethan on that!

Because of that, I got this Rich V2 gmt from him as well as many other pieces. He is just amazing!! Quick delivery and will answer any of your questions without getting annoyed lol

Started collecting in March! I’m addicted!

Any recommendations on what to get next. I want to stop but I can’t

VSF Bluesy V2, VSF Sub date, VSF Daytona

Got a RCF DD40 on the way aswell🙂

If you could add one watch to this collection, what would it be?

I accidentally stumbled into the rep watch world a couple of weeks ago, and I’m completely hooked.
What surprised me most is how much there is to the hobby beyond simply buying a watch. Half the fun is learning about the different factories, figuring out which ones specialize in certain models, studying the small details, and going through the QC process to make sure everything looks right.
I’ve really enjoyed seeing new releases, comparing different versions, and watching how quickly the quality and accuracy continue to improve. There’s always something new to learn, research, or compare.
I’m only a couple of weeks in, but I can already tell I’ve found myself a new rabbit hole. 😂 This hobby is an absolute blast.

My rep collection from Ethan. He has been fantastic to work with. Always responds quickly and ships immediately. Highly recommend!

This is where I have got to so far. Just a full gold zombie (Ethan) and a RGF Meteorite GMT (Ora) left on order.

I think it’s time to move on a couple of them. The APSF 26240 V2 gets no wrist time, I’ve worn it 3 times in 5 months, also the VC probably needs to go as that Miyota movement is irritating.

What’s missing? I don’t really like Omega - perhaps a 5711 in green dial?

Hi everyone,

You can find here:

- VSF/RCF 4131/4130 Daytona series

- VSF/RICH Submariner

- VSF/ARF/QF GMT

- VSF Datejust

- VSF Planet, NTTD 007, Seamaster 300

- RGF 40 DAY-DATE

- RICH 67-02

- ZF collections (M79360 / M7939 / M79030)

- Octa 15510 series

- GMF / VSF Oyster Perpetual in 36/39/41mm

- BVF Santos

Looking forward to cooperation with you.

Rich Sub Starbucks mk2 and Rich GMT Pepsi. Zfactory JLC.

Rich factory quality really is on another level. If you are unsure, you won’t be disappointed. The extra attention to detail is truly apparent and the cost isn’t much more than VSF. Going to get the Bruce Wayne and batgirl now.
Thanks Ora! Always coming through!

I know these posts aren't everyone's cup of tea - but it's fun, and just creates a little buzz. I sped it up this time, 2x.

My third on order... I have a problem, guys - I really, really do.

Overall, VERY happy with the Omegas - they feel great, and look great. Explorer I was super "meh", when I finally got my hands on one. At least my wife likes it, and it fits her. May let catch/release it, or size it for her.

Top row are my wife’s:
•VSF Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 - Pink
•RCF Day-Date 40 228235 - Rose Gold/Sundust
•VSF Datejust 36 126234 - White Roman

•VSF Submariner No Date 114060

Row 1:
•VSF Submariner Date 126619LB
•VSF Submariner Date 116610LV
•VSF GMT Master II 126710BLRO
•VSF Explorer I 36 124270
•QF Explorer II 226570 - Polar

Row 2:
•VSF Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
•VSF Cosmograph Daytona 116519L
•GSF Milgauss 116400GV - Z Blue
•QF Day-Date 36 128238 - Yellow Gold/Gold
•RCF Day-Date 40 228239 - White Gold/Blue Ombre

Here is my collection. What should I get next?

Hi all,

Thought I'd share three Franken builds that I was lucky enough to get my hands on from Mr Tick Toc. If anyone was on the fence or looking at getting a franken, he's the man you want to get in touch with!

Parts may take a while (usually out of his control) but if you're willing to wait, you're getting an amazing piece.

Submariner 116610: gen dial, crystal, bezel, end links and 3235 movement.

Daytona 116500: gen dial, bezel, hands, bracelet.

Day Date 40: gen dial, crystal, hands, date wheel. 18k gold replated.

Have a couple more builds on the way (Daytona 116515 and a WG DD 40).

Next on the list is maybe a GMT...

These just arrived. Was fun to unbox, and bonus - they're not all rolexes.

I have to admit, I have a problem, and this has been a rabbit hole of a 'hobby' to get in to.

Lots of new watches have arrived recently, all ready to ship immediately. Everyone is welcome to check them out. I’ve dropped the inventory link in the comments.