When searching for these companies there seems to be multiple results and it's hard to tell which are the official sites, is there a list of the web addresses available?
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What "replica brands" are the best?
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Never ever Google any trusted dealer site, scam risk is extremely high. Use only RWI'S links:
Trusted Rep Dealers
The websites & email addresses listed here are the only one to be used. Any other website found online or in a post other than from the dealer itself are not recommended Be careful, copycat websites are one of the most common scam out there and their addresses are very similar.
forum.replica-watch.info
Understood, thanks!Never ever Google any trusted dealer site, scam risk is extremely high. Use only RWI'S links:
Trusted Rep Dealers
The websites & email addresses listed here are the only one to be used. Any other website found online or in a post other than from the dealer itself are not recommended Be careful, copycat websites are one of the most common scam out there and their addresses are very similar.
This list is helpful but I'm having trouble reconciling this info with some info over on Reddit. For example, I'm not seeing Clean Factory on the list and on reddit it appears that it is a toss up between Clean and VSF for Rolex's, but Noob isn't even in the Rolex conversation. On RWI, Noob is very popular and mentioned frequently even though I understand it closed so we're only left with existing inventory out in the marketplace?
Anyways, just trying to cross reference the two data points of RWI and r/reptime to interpret results.
Anyways, just trying to cross reference the two data points of RWI and r/reptime to interpret results.
That's what I thought. I was thrown off because there was some notation at the top about changing leather straps that was added July 2023. So I took that as an indicator the list was being maintained in some form. I'm trying to decipher through information on RWI. So much great content but then I look at the time/date stamp on a post and it will be from 2012 or something.
Is the r/reptime on Reddit the best reference list of current watches and factories or are there some others out there (RWG, etc.). Thanks,
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You'll find people on here often belittle r/reptime - people don't hang around there for too long before moving onto other sites.
Personally I find the general Reddit experience quite jarring. More knowledge elsewhere on the internet and better craic on twitter.
Reptime breeds people like you. Rep info for the low IQ.
I'm having the same issue with contradictory or out of date information.
I'm trying to be a good newbie and read up but it's a minefield.
I'm particularly interested to learn more about the latest crop of reps.
I may be doing the wrong thing, but normally i always take a look here just for reference.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EC5pJdbP4ebBvuu7wsZcgwbfGiNhjAV28g5UMKSGJe4/htmlview
Then i double triple quadruple check every post i can find here on RWI.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EC5pJdbP4ebBvuu7wsZcgwbfGiNhjAV28g5UMKSGJe4/htmlview
Then i double triple quadruple check every post i can find here on RWI.
Best thing to do is read about specific reference models that you are interested in within its section
for example, if you are interested in the Pepsi GMT master, there is a great and extensive thread on it. .
from there, come to your own conclusions on which rep and factory to buy from. Each factory has its own ‘flaws’ in its replica version. Learn about them and decide if this is what you can be comfortable with. Remember, it’s a replica. If you are looking for exact 1:1, buy gen.
good luck
Ouch! The same people that just said ignore their "best of" list because it's obsolete from years ago want to flip out because I asked about a reptime list that seems to be pretty well maintained. Ha!
And who can navigate these forums anymore? These types of forums are ancient from the 00s. It's nearly impossible to search and find info when posts come up from 2012.
I have yet to find a contradiction from the r/reptime list you just linked to and the comments on RWI. I've only researched Rolex's though. I think they are pretty easy to come to a consensus on generally accepted references and factories.
You will not be able to tell the differences between a Clean and a VSF Rolex. The subtle differences that are debated on here are magnified because they are being debated on here. Some of these guys truly are world-class experts in detecting the minutae that are "tells" of a fake watch. These are tells only to extremely knowledgeable watch nerds- not your drinking buddies or someone standing in line at the club.
If you buy a clean or a VSF your buddy looking at your watch will have no idea it is fake.
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If navigating a forum is a bit too much for you, then I don't think anyone here can help you. If you claim the format to be ancient, one would assume that the simplest of minds would be able to navigate it.
guys, just ask what's the best sub, and let's get over it 