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Rep factory photos?

stoptime

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I know this post will probably include funny building photos entitled as the "Noob factory" or something.

But seriously, I was curious as to see what equipment is utilized to make the reps. Do they just come from normal watch case manufacturers?

I know it cannot be in some back alley somewhere right?

Anyone have real photos of factories or links to them?

Thanks.
 

tommy_boy

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OldeCrow had a link in his sig that went cold. I think it was from a French television investigative report on Chinese counterfeits. It revealed what many of us understand to be the truth: kids assembling watches in tiny apartments, using parts gathered in some disorganized manner, while eating lunch.

Robert was pretty upfront about the V1 or V2 discussions we have due to this very practice. The "factories" are given parts and assemble them without knowing which parts came from what source or when they were produced. I had a BCE with characteristics of the "V2 and "V3" as one example.
 

sub4me

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LOL, and my famous DateJust with the Sea Dweller caseback, my Omega AT with a Constellation caseback, and my first rep DateJust with the laser engraved crown on the side of the case (not on the crystal) LOL.
 

cybee

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The Noob assembling plant which can be a makeshift warehouse like this or even a home.

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...after the watches are assembled they are sent out from the "factory" undercover.
Below is a rare photo of the cartel dropshippers and only known photo to exist. My entire family is now at risk for me even posting this.

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...after the watches leave mainland China they are secretly routed through undercover channels and eventually end up at an undisclosed location at RWI headquarters where Trailboss and staff personally inspect each watch. From here the watches are sent out to all the members.
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stoptime

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...after the watches are assembled they are sent out from the "factory" undercover.
Below is a rare photo of the cartel dropshippers and only known photo to exist. My entire family is now at risk for me even posting this.

chineseworkers-1.jpg

The shipper you are speaking of is the guy in the white van right? lol
 

RWIGWH

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Cy,
My watchsmith in China uses all upscale working invirment,
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and most recently built a state of the art waterproofing room.
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The Noob assembling plant which can be a makeshift warehouse like this or even a home.

RepwatchassemblyMedium.jpg


...after the watches are assembled they are sent out from the "factory" undercover.
Below is a rare photo of the cartel dropshippers and only known photo to exist. My entire family is now at risk for me even posting this.

chineseworkers-1.jpg


...after the watches leave mainland China they are secretly routed through undercover channels and eventually end up at an undisclosed location at RWI headquarters where Trailboss and staff personally inspect each watch. From here the watches are sent out to all the members.
RWIoffice-1.jpg
 

cybee

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The shipper you are speaking of is the guy in the white van right? lol

Actually the two gentlemen with the orange caps on are Josh and Andrew before the BMW's.

Cy,
My watchsmith in China uses all upscale working invirment,
kitch2.jpg
and most recently built a state of the art waterproofing room.
chinese_toilet.jpg

Hmm..Mr Z that could be a rare photo of the 1:1 gen as sample machine that we all hear about. Not a pretty piece of machinery but it gets the job done.
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RWIGWH

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Yes Cy, If you closely examine the toilet contents, the plans for this new technology are very highly guarded...
 

arcadia

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The Noob assembling plant which can be a makeshift warehouse like this or even a home.

RepwatchassemblyMedium.jpg

Assembly line only. Moulding area is actually solid and a geek fest.
...after the watches leave mainland China they are secretly routed through undercover channels and eventually end up at an undisclosed location at RWI headquarters where Trailboss and staff personally inspect each watch. From here the watches are sent out to all the members.
RWIoffice-1.jpg

This take the cake!
 

P4GTR

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I've had this info for many years.. Not something I felt comfortable sharing. Noobfactory is very high tech actually. Machine shop, CNC, laser engraving, etc. Here is the outside-

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The inner sanctum. This is the assembly room. DSSD assembled on top level (the bed), Noobmariners on the lower level (the floor).

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Folex certified master tech, mid watch assembly-

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Last picture before this boss attacked the camera guy..

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Thanks go's to Josh & Andrew for the tour. Thanks again fellas-

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:lol: All in good fun, Josh knows my sense of humor...
 

Kal Vilmer

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I have often wondered where their movements come from and why are these movements often erratic.
 

iggypop

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:lol:ahha thanks for giving us an inside look at where our reps are created ahaha laughed so hard at all the pics! :facepalm: but I shouldn't because they are all true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biglaugh:
 

jcagara08

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I really don't know what to say..the tone is the same as the "pokerface" on photo description but you guys are very hilarious! LOL