u/No_Maize_9875

Bit of rep science - 187 v Rome

After months of waiting I finally have both of my minis! Burgundy / brown caviar from 187 and silver metallic calfskin from Rome.

Now I have them side by side I can say that I think Rome makes a better version of this bag. The overall shape, hardware weight, stitching, construction, and symmetry go to Rome.

Leather for both are excellent, I've held both auths in store and I cannot fault either factory. I actually will go as far as say that Rome has managed to find the exact same leather as auth for this style.

The burgundy caviar from 187 is faultless as well, soft, lush, with that gorgeous subtle sheen you see in the auth. The leather smell is spot on from the auth caviar WOC that I have.

The errors on both bags:

\- Rome's screws in the handle parts protrude slightly instead of sitting flush like in 187's (last 2 photos). The auth sits flush too.

\- 187's stitching under the pocket flaps aren't as even as Rome's.

\- 187's 31 rue cambon hardware is sharp at the edges. Rome's edges are smoothed out slightly.

\- Rome's interlocking Cs on the pocket are slightly thicker than 187. Having seen the Auth, 187's is more accurate.

The errors are tiny details and I don't think any of my friends would clock them, especially with these two buried in my collection of auth bags. For those wondering - I do intend to pass these off as auths if somebody asks, but highly doubt anybody would ask because these are great reps, and I have a job that can support it.

Very satisfied with both buys! Next up is to try OF, which I've heard makes the best minis.

187 from Doris, Rome from Bao Bao. Found both sellers using the search bar!

Seller experience:

Doris - fast to respond, fast to ship. Had a bit of a snafu when Doris didn't send tracking details to me. First shipment ended up getting seized but she was extremely quick getting a replacement and the bag arrived in the UK less than a week later.

Bao Bao - fast to respond, fast to ship. Immediately sent tracking details and a tracking link. Shipment took about 10 days to the UK.

I like both sellers, but BaoBao provided a bit more advice in terms of getting me to trust that Rome was also high tier.

Very happy and will definitely be a repeat rep customer from here on out! I can't say that reps will definitely replace auths for me, but for these funky colours that I won't wear all the time, reps are the way to go 💖

EDIT: PRINCES

187 - $442 including shipping to UK

Rome - $370 including shipping to UK

Opted for no boxes for both.

Bit of rep science - 187 v Rome

After months of waiting I finally have both of my minis! Burgundy / brown caviar from 187 and silver metallic calfskin from Rome.

Now I have them side by side I can say that I think Rome makes a better version of this bag. The overall shape, hardware weight, stitching, construction, and symmetry go to Rome.

Leather for both are excellent, I've held both auths in store and I cannot fault either factory. I actually will go as far as say that Rome has managed to find the exact same leather as auth for this style.

The burgundy caviar from 187 is faultless as well, soft, lush, with that gorgeous subtle sheen you see in the auth. The leather smell is spot on from the auth caviar WOC that I have.

The errors on both bags:

- Rome's screws in the handle parts protrude slightly instead of sitting flush like in 187's (last 2 photos). The auth sits flush too.

- 187's stitching under the pocket flaps aren't as even as Rome's.

- 187's 31 rue cambon hardware is sharp at the edges. Rome's edges are smoothed out slightly.

- Rome's interlocking Cs on the pocket are slightly thicker than 187. Having seen the Auth, 187's is more accurate.

The errors are tiny details and I don't think any of my friends would clock them, especially with these two buried in my collection of auth bags. For those wondering - I do intend to pass these off as auths if somebody asks, but highly doubt anybody would ask because these are great reps, and I have a job that can support it.

Very satisfied with both buys! Next up is to try OF, which I've heard makes the best minis.

187 from Doris, Rome from Bao Bao. Found both sellers using the search bar!

Seller experience:

Doris - fast to respond, fast to ship. Had a bit of a snafu when Doris didn't send tracking details to me. First shipment ended up getting seized but she was extremely quick getting a replacement and the bag arrived in the UK less than a week later.

Bao Bao - fast to respond, fast to ship. Immediately sent tracking details and a tracking link. Shipment took about 10 days to the UK.

I like both sellers, but BaoBao provided a bit more advice in terms of getting me to trust that Rome was also high tier.

Very happy and will definitely be a repeat rep customer from here on out! I can't say that reps will definitely replace auths for me, but for these funky colours that I won't wear all the time, reps are the way to go 💖

EDIT: PRINCES

187 - $442 including shipping to UK Rome - $370 including shipping to UK

Opted for no boxes for both.

It's finally here, and it's gorgeous! First ever rep purchased for my husband. So glad I found this sub, and huge shout out to the people who wrote the guide! Information in this sub is so much better organised than all the bag and jewelry reps combined. Many thanks for all the QC replies too.

Seller: Andiot

Time from GL to shipment in UK: 10 days

Hi alll! Buying this for my husband. The 6 dial is rotated slightly to the left, but he says this is something he can live with. Appreciate the help!

1. Dealer name: Andiot

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO

4. Price Paid: $600 including shipping

5. Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/250862209?uid=1

6. Index alignment: 6 dial is rotated slightly to the left, but husband says he can live with this as nobody will notice. What do you think?

7. Dial Printing: No obvious issues

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: No obvious issues

9. Hand Alignment: Looks ok to me!

10. Bezel: Looks fine- but not sure what to be looking out for here, even after reading the guide.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Looks good.

12. Timegrapher numbers: 265 Deg. 0s/d. 0.3ms. I'm a noob with watches, just want a gift for my husband. We are also in line for a Zombie, so if this is a RL we can move on!

BVF from Steve! New to this so hoping for some advice on QC!

Factory: AF

Seller: Steve

Price paid: 288

I think I've given most of my feedback, namely the printing at XI and XII looks too light, and there seems to be an additional line in the XI which isn't there in the Auth. This is enough to send it back.

The crown is also a little too pointy, but this isn't as big a deal to me as the printing. I will be asking for another option, but is there anything else you can spot so that I can look out for in future? This is my first rep.

Photo next to an Auth I took in the store for comparison!