I discovered this fascinating Rep world a couple of months ago, and I have been really surprised at its extent, its sources and resources, its enthusiasm, its dedication, and on and on. It is a whole world out there and a hobby that looks almost as addicting as my wine collection hobby! I have done a lot of reading on other forums and just joined this one to further educate myself.

I have jumped into the fray with an order for a Clean Factory DateJust with a rhodium dial and jubilee bracelet. I ended up choosing that watch and factory after reading as much as I could about the various factories producing the DJ, and discovering the then "best factory" (VSF) shut down. I was left primarily with GMF, ARF, and CF. GMF was badmouthed pretty badly from a quality to price standpoint on another forum. ARF was behind in production at the time and did not offer the newest clone movement. Clean had the newest clone decorated movement, an ARF jubilee bracelet, was closest to gen in thickness and did not seem to have too many negative comments or reviews. I was not looking for the cheapest version and was willing to pay the higher price....we'll see if that was a good move or not!

On tracking, the watch made it to Hong Kong , then to LA, and is now about to leave Whittier, California....so at least it now seems to be in the hands of the USPS. I approved the QC photos on 10/30; it arrived in Hong Kong on 11/5; left Hong Kong on 11/10; cleared LAX customs on 11/12; left LAX for USPS on 11/14; arrived in Whittier on 11/14; and is apparently scheduled to leave Whittier today...11/15... But it does not say where to....I can only hope that it is now bound for Oregon!

Looking forward to participating in this hobby and on this board.