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Breaking Down All the Popular RM035-02 Models

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A lot of my confusion (and others probably) seems to stem from the mislabeling from the TDs. Goal of this post is the easy democratization of information.

Most Dealers can get most Factory watches. Deal with whom you are comfortable.



"NT" Factory
No "NTPT" detailing on Mid-Case
Mislabeled as "Z" Factory on PureTime? <--Need Help to Verify
Mislabeled as"KV" Factory on ToroBoro? <--Need Help to Verify (could be a very early KV?)​
http://www.woniuo.com/NTRM03502_p3705.html
https://puretimewatch.io/rm035-02-ne...yota8215.html#
http://www.trb88.club/index.php?rout...roduct_id=2645
https://www.pf-868.com/rm035-02-109-...ized-movt.html



"Z" Factory (aka "Z Maker" *NOT* what we commonly know as "ZF")
Consistent Bezel Base for Modding​
Better Sapphire Crystal than KV (personal opinion from OP)​
http://www.trustytime01.cc/index.php...ducts_id=20391
https://www.intime05.co/richard-mill...iyota8215.html
https://chazingtime05.co/products/rm...d-rubber-strap


"KV" Factory
Inconsistent Bezel for Modding
Apparently Best Dial and Deco (too newbie to distinguish/haven't bothered to analyze dial)​
https://www.intime05.co/richard-mill...iyota8215.html
https://puretimewatch.io/rm035-02-fo...iyota8215.html


"Z+" Factory (aka "ZF"; this is the "real" ZF we have come to know on the forums)
Best Case (full carbon including mid-case, size apparently 14.2mm as per gen)
Best Sapphire Crystal
Best Mid-Case; Actual "NTPT" Detailing instead of Titanium
Carbon Crown
Very Disappointing Bezel (CF pattern not good, way too shiny and zebra pattern--compare to Gen video below)
"Officially" Exclusive to PureTime (any TD/nTD can get this watch if still in production)​
https://puretimewatch.io/rm035-02-re...rap-nh05a.html



ABD "Z" Factory (A.B.D. stands for AllBlackDepartment)
Best Modded Bezel (personal opinion from OP: best by a very far margin)
Red Jewel Replacement
Custom Carbon Crown
Custom Velcro Strap (optional; different from the standard "Z" strap)
Thickness: 15.66mm (see pic below in post below)
Weight: 95g​
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...63#post8144263
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...21#post8147621
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...00#post8154600
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...24#post8196424


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Latest Models Below (use above info only for historical reference purposes)



ABD Factory w/ Z Parts
ABD Carbon Bezel
ABD Full Carbon Case
ABD Carbon Crown
ABD Crystal w/ Blue AR per Gen <-- needs confirmation--from pics floating around, I don't see it.
ABD Modded/Darkened Screws per Gen
Z Rubber Strap
Z Dial / Z Movement
Red Jewel Replacement
ABD Custom Velcro Strap (optional; different from the standard "Z" strap)​
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...51#post8500551
https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...40#post8516840



Z v2
Improved Bezel
Full carbon case very similar to ABD full carbon case​
https://www.dhgate.com/product/top-v...l%7C3750748772



KV v3
Improved Bezel
Clear Jewel​
https://www.trustytime02.cc/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=274&products_id=20869
 
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Is ABD charging for JUST the mods, and you supply the watch? Or are they selling it as a package deal, ie: pay them and they will acquire a watch and mod it before shipping it to you?
 
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capnjazz said:
Is ABD charging for JUST the mods, and you supply the watch? Or are they selling it as a package deal, ie: pay them and they will acquire a watch and mod it before shipping it to you?
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we have a small ABD owner's chat, and we were all package deals

ymmv otherwise
 
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So many folks kept asking me how thick it is, so I bought a thing from Amazon and measured it. Not guaranteeing accuracy or if I somehow managed to use the tool improperly.

Very happy to help guys. But to non-contributing, generally inactive lurkers (whether newbie or senior): kindly remember I am not a TD nor am I your personal consultant :drinks_cheers:

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I'm a little confused...are you advertising/selling a service?
 
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littowun said:
So many folks kept asking me how thick it is, so I bought a thing from Amazon and measured it. Not guaranteeing accuracy or if I somehow managed to use the tool improperly.

Very happy to help guys. But to non-contributing, generally inactive lurkers (whether newbie or senior): kindly remember I am not a TD nor am I your personal consultant :drinks_cheers:

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Im surprised by your measurement. I was under the impression Z factory version was 18mm+.
 
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This was incredibly helpful and I’ve made a purchase now cause of this post from ABD.
 
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How much is ADB recharging for the custom work? A few hundred?
 
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How much is ADB recharging for the custom work? A few hundred?
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Depends on the work. I had a R8 AP Tourbillon and asked Aurasash to replace the faux sapphires with vvs diamonds. They can do anything and everything.


Separately, I updated the thread with the new models. Any additional facts/things I missed, just let me know guys. Facts only, please. I'll edit and add more details later.
 
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You guys must have money to burn, can’t believe people are still ordering through ABD!

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Hey bro, I understand your concerns and your desire to protect this community. It is commendable. But to call ABD a "scammer" is a step too far. Let's break it down then.

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Price/Ordering/Delivery
As stated previously, I have spent over $12K with Aurasash for a variety of items, not just watches. I have received every single item. Did I overpay for some of these items? Yes/probably/definitely. Does that make Aurasash a scammer? No. Not even close.

I am fairly certain I was one of Aurasash's best customers. But for many others, seemingly over just one transaction, he has gone above and beyond, offering replacements, rectifying issues, free shipping, etc. I have never received any of these benefits or favorable treatment, for the record. Not even close--I never even get any QC pictures from him, the watch just shows up at my door one day and I'm left to hope for the best. Not a great look to a loyal customer like me. Scammer though? Definitely not.




Deliverables
If you pay for services or goods, you expect those services performed and goods received, right? These are called "deliverables". Here are some examples from my personal transactions w/ Aurasash:

JBF RM001 and EURF RM027
When none of the TDs could get these watches, only Aurasash could get it, and at a fraction of the TD price to boot. My RM001 isn't perfect, some minor imperfections, but whatever, it's not like I'd ever send it back to China. Again, it would have been nice to get QC pictures prior to shipment. Maybe he does this for his other clients, but not for me.

ABD "Z" Factory
Everything I paid for, I got--the watch w/ mods, the rubber strap, and the velcro strap.

R8 Tourbillon
Paid for vvs diamonds. Took much much longer than expected, like two months more, for a total of three months, but in the end I got the watch--I posted a pic on another thread, anyone can find it if they so desire. Verified by gemologist to be vvs diamonds. The original rep was faux blue sapphire. No QC pics, just showed up at my door one day for my signature. Lucky for me I don't have a 9-5 I guess.

JBF RM053-01
  • Modded Bezel
  • Full cleaning and polishing of the movement
  • Polishing the faux plates
  • Change of mainspring to eta mainspring
  • Removal of deco plate to expose mainspring
  • Replacement of gold wheel w/ gen style wheel
  • Screw color to gen color
  • Custom velcro strap (stated same material as gen)
Of just these four transactions (and there were many more), there is only one line item that could be considered controversial. ABD did this wheel mod since early Q4, and JBF included this as an improvement for their v2 in mid Q4. The timing could be considered suspect, if you decide to follow a certain narrative.

Alternatively, it would not be a stretch that the factory producing this wheel was approached by JBF and now that factory is making the wheel for JBF. Or, another speculation could be that JBF simply cloned the ABD part. Many possible explanations. For example, if the JBF v2 wheel is more gunmetal than the ABD wheel, then it's clear they are different, right?

Over this one mod, which could be explained legitimately a variety of ways, to call ABD a "scammer" is trigger happy at best.


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And lastly, you will notice I refer to this specific dealer as Aurasash, and not "ABD". The two have been conflated and are essentially synonymous on this forum; I will leave it at that. Trust me, to write so much for the benefit of you members will surely cost me greatly any remaining relationship I have with Aurasash. I'm just so over all this drama, cloak and dagger over some replica f*cking watches for God's sake.
 
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littowun said:
Depends on the work. I had a R8 AP Tourbillon and asked Aurasash to replace the faux sapphires with vvs diamonds. They can do anything and everything.


Separately, I updated the thread with the new models. Any additional facts/things I missed, just let me know guys. Facts only, please. I'll edit and add more details later.
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Can you post a pic of the R8 with gen diamonds?
 
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