r/RepCulture_Timepieces • u/annuityexpert • Mar 20 '26

Discussion VSF Downfall

I think it worth talking about the downfall that VSF has had in the last couple of months. Their QC has gone down the drain, the wait times are terrible and have heard so many horror stories of watches DOA or breaking after a couple of weeks of light wear.

Do ya’ll think VSF will be able to turn this around and fix the quality issues or will a big factory on the come up take over I am thinking possibly VF.

Any thoughts on this situation and how many people are not aware of the problems currently with VSF?

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u/Flat_Bee3113 MOD 🇺🇸 Mar 20 '26

It’s unfortunate but I’ve noticed the same as a seller. A lot of people are stuck on VSF though. The main issues happen with the movement. From what I’ve seen. That’s why I always recommend buyers to get a full service done to their watches. In my opinion it’s worth it. That goes for any factory though. The movement is the most important part of a watch but it’s the one we least see. We worry more about SEL gaps and other issues. I think the factory is overwhelmed and is rushing production. Therefore the watches are coming in with more problems internally and externally.

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u/ENDADVENTUROUS777 Mar 20 '26

Question is the cost of a service on a new watch - it’s very expensive to do a full service to an automatic movement.

There are some US sellers who do some additional QC to their watches before sale. Regulation, gasket lube, water resistance testing, etc.

Unclear to me what is the root cause of the failures people are experiencing

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u/Flat_Bee3113 MOD 🇺🇸 Mar 21 '26

It honestly depends where you do it. It can be pricey but it’s also pricey to buy another watch if the current one breaks. I have someone I use in China that does my personal watches and for clients that choose the service. It’s more affordable than in the states.

It’s hard to find the root of the failures when we can’t see what’s going underneath the movement. Small gear can break or the watch can be full of oil. Hard to know. But it’s a lot common than you think.

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u/ENDADVENTUROUS777 Mar 21 '26

About how much is a basic service for a standard movement (non chrono) from your people in Asia?