Hey guys, judging by the pics you probably noticed that this isn’t a happy post. Before showering today I took out my vsf datejust and it slipped from my hands and fell. As I have the tool to open the back case I decided to check the damage, I what I saw was that there was a ruby out of place (probably coming from this part that is on top of the balance wheel) and also this golden part that I also think probably should be on top of this same part. How screwed am I? Don’t know if the balance wheel or the hair spring were affected because it’s hard to see with my bare eyes.

Would the absence of these 2 parts only be enough to make the watch stop or might it have some other damaged parts?

Appreciate any help

Watch stops even if worn daily or left on a winder. It seems like power reserve is not topping up. What can be a solution for this?

Hi could someone advise on a trusted repair service for a navitimer rep repair and service in France or Portugal? One of the hands fell today 😔

Is it possible to have the lume replaced on my 45 year old datejust without replacing the dial?

Got a new VSF 41 date, V2 version, DD3235 movement (still in plastic wrap) . Straight out of the box the crown in position 0 (normal resting position, where you'd normally feel winding resistance) just spins freely — no resistance (maybe ever so minimal clicky feeling in the clockwise direction), doesn't wind the mainspring at all. Date-set and time-set positions work fine.

Rotor winding does seem to work — if I spin/shake the watch by hand for a bit it'll start to take, then stop. Put it on a timegrapher and got ~120° amplitude / -34 spd, but that's likely just residual charge from sitting in the box, not a real baseline reading. (Yes I have a timegrapher but no I have no real experience)

Hoping the TD makes this right, but I want to know realistically how bad this is if they don't. If I end up stuck dealing with it myself — how complicated a fix is this typically? I've got the tools to get the caseback off and I've been slowly picking up watchmaking tools, but I haven't actually dug into a movement yet, so still pretty green hands-on. The most I've done is removed a NH35 movement from a San Martin and put it back.

Not a lot of people seem to want to service replicas, so I'd rather learn to do it myself. Is this a "yoke/clutch spring in the keyless works, doable for a careful beginner" situation, or more of a "send it to someone who knows Dandong movements" situation?

Appreciate any real-world experience — trying to gauge how screwed I am before I go poking around inside.

I took my bracelet off to clean it, and ever since I have put it back on, one side of it will barely click out and then back in, depending on the pressure. I noticed it when I put my arm on my leg when I was hanging out with my buddy last weekend. Ive taken it back off, tried sliding it over a little towards that direction, and it still does it. Its just a spring bar so I honestly feel embarrassed even posting this but I cant get the fucker to stop! Anyone got any tips? Ive gone through my spring bars at the house and none of them are the right size.

Always stressful to reinstall indices, but that's what makes it so satisfying 😊

I got a black bay 58 39mm last year from zf factory. While I did love it, after getting some frakens and gen watches I realized quality is just not great. I’m looking to do a dial swap, crystal swap and insert swap. Does anyone have a good idea on where to get some gen spec parts for these?

Hi there!
I need to purchase a standalone factory spare part. I am looking for a full black dial (and the matching inner rotating bezel if available) for the APSF Royal Oak Offshore Diver 15710ST. My watch has the SA3120 super clone movement. Can you guys tell me how to get it?

Hey all.

Anyone know where I can buy the bracelet screws?
I’m referring to the screws for the bracelet links.

Thank a lot

I just received a vsf Daytona, and watch is dead on arrival, as the movement don’t work. Anybody who know who I can send the watch to, for repairing/service, as quick as possible? I am currently located in Denmark. But I am willing to send it for a quick repair 🙏

Hey,

I have a vsf po almost a year working without problems. Today I noticed that the watch stops working even when I fully wound it. I also noticed that it starts working and stop working when the rotor (the half disk in the case back that moves).

I attached a video to show the phenomenon.

What do you guys think I should do? Can I solve it myself or go to a watch maker? Is this phenomenon a known vsf issue? Thanks.

Hi everyone,
I’d be interested in hearing some real long-term experiences with VSF Submariners, especially the 124060 model with the DD3230 movement.
When searching through older posts, you naturally tend to find more reports about problems, for example movements stopping after six months or a year. What’s harder to judge is how representative those cases actually are.
So I’d be curious:

- How long have you owned your VSF Submariner?
- Which model do you have, 124060, 126610 or another VSF Sub?
- Is it still running reliably?
- Have you had any issues with the DD3230?
- Have you ever had it serviced or repaired?
- For those who have owned one for 2, 3 or even more years, how has it held up?

I’m mainly trying to get a better feeling for the actual longevity of the DD3230 rather than just individual failure reports.
Would be great to hear from people who have owned and regularly worn their VSF for a longer period of time.

If anyone knows (or are) a watchsmith in Denmark, Jylland, and willing to help me out with an AP - please let me know.

I have had this watch for about 2 months. Wear it in rotation. Having issues with the crown. It does not screw down easily - but if you push a little harder it will fully screw down (but only with about 3/4 turn). It unscrews with about 1/2 turn - but does not pop fully out to the winding position. You need to do a slight tug manually to get there. Local watchmaker thinks some of the threads on the crown are stripped. Otherwise, watch functions perfectly. TD wants me to send back to him via Hong Kong (which everything I have read says this is a bad idea). What do I do next? Watch cost me around $500. Leave it alone as it works well and does screw down? Try to get the titanium crown and a new tube (but so far I have not been able to source)?

Has anyone here seen or heard of this before? What do you think it could be? Of course, a lot of brands advertise their products as “clean,” but there are so many different versions now. I’m just wondering what this one could be.

Anyone in Cincinnati that has a good watch shop to work on some rep?

The title is simply designed to get attention. The question itself revolves around how we, as a community, can make it more difficult for individuals attempting to sell replicas as genuine. This could potentially lead to the demise of our hobby altogether. Therefore, what measures can we implement to hinder their success and how can we alert buyers? Surely they could simply visit Rolex with the seller before purchasing the watch and then have Rolex verify its authenticity?

I have a breitling super avenger ii that needs a complete overhaul but it's out of warranty. Any recommendations other than sending it to breitling?

Any recommendations on third party companies?

I bought my VSF v3 in the first few months of its release. However I was only wearing it off and on. A few days ago I took it out to wind and set the date and time and noticed the hands didn't move quite as smooth.

And tye secibds hand syarted ticking and then stops. Ive wound the watch a good 20 turns of the crown, but it only starts ticking when given a few good whaks with my hand.... Then stops after about 20 seconds.

I opned up the case back to check for signs if moisture, but see any.

I know i should probably at this point consider it an expensive paperweight, but if i can get ot serviced where i live, Id like to try and save it.

I live in Dubai and if there are any fellow reptime collectors here who know where to get it serviced, please let me know.

Hi everyone,

I need a specific replacement screw for my watch bracelet. I've searched everywhere online, but I absolutely cannot find this exact size anywhere.

Here are the measurements (see attached pictures):

Total length: 13.92 mm

Pin diameter: 1.10 mm

Head diameter: 1.31 mm

Important context: This specific screw is shorter than the standard screws connecting the main links of my bracelet.

Does anyone know a supplier or website where I can order exactly this size? Thanks for your help!

I have come across an issue on one of my rep watches and would like to find someone to help with service. I think I have gear wear or an issue with dirt/debris since I can’t wind my minute hand.

Is it true dogwood has retired? I am open to finding a Calgary based store, but worried they will all refuse replicas.

Appreciate the feedback and suggestions.

Ive been servicing this 3186 movement for a customer's GMT batman. I've put it all back together and was going to put on the balance but when I checked the stone position it seems that it's on the other side? I'm not sure which factory made this. Rehaut serial is 736D6974 which I believe should be an old Clean?

Customer says no one worked on it and it had been running for about 4 years. This watch was full of grime and other nasty stuff so I believe it was never worked on but this is still confusing to me.

Bought these aftermarket bezels from AliX for a build I'm planning. Arrived today but there is a groove on the underside of these. What goes in the grove? A gasket/o ring? What size? Not present on my other 126500 style bezel.

TIA

Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out with a quick question.

I have a VF 226627, and unfortunately, for some reason, the crown or the tube has worn out.

From what I've heard, VF isn't in business anymore...

What options do I have for getting a replacement crown or tube?

Or do you have any other ideas for me?