Broke my GF XL bracelet clasp. What is the path of least resistance for acquiring a metal clasp now that GF is shut down? I have seen the unbranded and chronograph (it has two screws rather than a logo) clasps with various sellers. I would prefer branded and am open to replacing the whole bracelet.
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2018 new Santos
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Hello, do you still have modded date wheels?Someone told me @etashazam has modded datewheels for the blue and black models... is that true mate?
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I bought a couple of them from @etashazam and everything was A-Ok
Coupled with the gen dial, my Santos look like the real deal.
Coupled with the gen dial, my Santos look like the real deal.
I’m glad to hear it! I am looking to do the same. have the watch and a gen dial on the way, I just need the date wheel now.I bought a couple of them from @etashazam and everything was A-Ok
Coupled with the gen dial, my Santos look like the real deal.
how do the newer versions compare to the older version that is no longer in production?
They're classed as very good replicas and will fool 99% of the
out there. I think they have been discussed as NWBIG , but as you can see from this thread people have picked them apart as they do with most watches . Not sure what the concensus is now.
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How has the plating held up? Do the scratches on the bezel end up showing the steel color underneath?
I think you guys have been converting me after seeing so many nice photos. Now I've been eyeing a medium Santos for the summer and was wondering if the current consensus is still GF in terms of case/bracelet or dial quality?
I saw that Gen dials aren't too expensive so that's a possibility but case and bracelet matters quite a bit for me since I dislike wrong proportions or flimsy bracelets.
I saw that Gen dials aren't too expensive so that's a possibility but case and bracelet matters quite a bit for me since I dislike wrong proportions or flimsy bracelets.
Iv been looking for a while seeing what pops up from time to time.
You can find a lot of the older model santos and galbees it has different clasps and older Cartier logo.
Iv get to seen a Gen 2018 version santos bracelet pop up but IF they do I would expect it to be alot maybe 800-1200ish would be my guess. But the rep bracelet is actually great, I advise maybe grabbing some extra screws if possible for the bracelet if going to be worn alot as they can fall off.
I can’t confirm I know for sure like you said GF is nubs, but fortunately none of my BVF screws/nubs (lol) have fallen out so I’m not sure but I would imagine they are nubs aswell.
I do think the bezel ones a screw that has like a nut or something if I remember reading about a while ago
Hey guys Ive seen that BVF released a 2023 version of the santos 40mm in white, is this batch better when it comes to the problems with the XII?
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Anybody lost a screw out of their rubber bracelet? Its not an actual screw, but mines fell out and ive lost it. Cant find any info online to replace them and trusty said gf factory has been raided
Is it confirmed the gen dial will fit the miyota movement? im trying to confirm I can swap a gen dial into my bvf but I haven’t found any definitive info.
My understanding is a modder may need to modify the dial slightly but it will fit.
Bummer, I badly scratched the gold plated bezel on my 3KF 40mm Santos. What are my options ?
A - Live with it, c'est la vie.
B - Polish and risk to remove the gold plating, I suppose it's very thin.
C - Purchase one replacement bezel, or two, or three (if available at a decent price), is it easy to swap ?
D - Find a second hand gen (which will probably have the same scratches...).
I hope someone who had the same problem can point me in the right direction. I've read post about polishing a Santos stainless steel bezel but not the gold plated one.
A - Live with it, c'est la vie.
B - Polish and risk to remove the gold plating, I suppose it's very thin.
C - Purchase one replacement bezel, or two, or three (if available at a decent price), is it easy to swap ?
D - Find a second hand gen (which will probably have the same scratches...).
I hope someone who had the same problem can point me in the right direction. I've read post about polishing a Santos stainless steel bezel but not the gold plated one.