TIME'MAX Guide
Know exactly what you are buying.
Super clones are a market where honest information is hard to find. These guides cover how we sell, where our watches come from, and what to check — written by the team that inspects every watch we ship.
Buying
How an order works with us, how your payment is protected, and what arrives at your door.
How to OrderEvery order is placed with a real person. Here is each step, from your first message to FedEx delivery.Read guide →PayPal Goods & ServicesWhy we invoice through PayPal Goods & Services, what it covers, and how to open a claim if something goes wrong.Read guide →FedEx Shipping to the USAFlat FedEx fee of $40 on every order, 5–8 business days to the US, tracking from day one, and free reshipping if customs holds a parcel.Read guide →What's in the BoxOptional Presentation Box & Accessory Set ($20): presentation box, outer carton, inner insert, cloth, booklets, card holder, hang tag and printed inserts. Not included in the watch base price.Read guide →Ultimate QC Checklist for Super ClonesA step-by-step guide to reviewing Quality Control (QC) photos and videos to spot alignment, bezel, and timegrapher issues.Read guide →How to Read Timegrapher QC NumbersDemystifying amplitude, beat error, and daily rate in Quality Control photos to verify your replica's movement health.Read guide →
Factories
The factories we source from as a first-tier dealer — and one that no longer exists.
VSF Factory GuideHow VSF serial codes work by series, how to read the engraving, and what to check beyond the serial number.Read guide →ARF Factory GuideWhere ARF leads — case finishing and bracelets — and how it compares with VSF on each Rolex reference.Read guide →Rich Factory GuideWhat Rich Factory is, how we source from it as a first-tier dealer, and how to choose between Rich, VSF and ARF.Read guide →3K, ZF, APS, BT & C+ FactoryThe other factories we source from on request, and when one of them is the better choice for your reference.Read guide →Clean Factory (Closed 2025)Clean Factory closed in 2025. What it was known for, and which factories now make the references it used to lead.Read guide →VSF Serial Codes (2026)Learn the latest serial prefixes and clasp codes for VS Factory watches to verify authenticity and avoid getting scammed.Read guide →Clean Factory Closed? GMT AlternativesExploring the fallout of Clean Factory's closure and which factories make the best GMT-Master II clones now.Read guide →How to Spot a Counterfeit VSF (Bait & Switch)Protect yourself from scam dealers selling low-tier replica watches rebranded as premium VS Factory stock.Read guide →Inside Replica Factory Raids in ChinaAn insider look at how raids affect factory operations, parts sourcing, and why factories frequently change names.Read guide →
Research
Honest comparisons to help you decide what to buy.
Super Clone vs GenuineAn honest side-by-side: case, dial, movement, bracelet, water resistance and value — including where genuine still wins.Read guide →Best Super Clone Watches 2026The best super clone of each popular reference this year, with the factory we recommend for it.Read guide →VSF vs Clean 3235 MovementA deep teardown comparing the VS3235 and Shanghai/Clean 3235 clone movements: power reserve, finishing, and parts compatibility.Read guide →VSF vs Clean Daytona ComparisonInside the ultimate replica chronograph comparison: VS4131/DD4130 vs Clean Daytona casing and movement stability.Read guide →The Truth About 904L Steel ClaimsWhy cheap replica sites lie about using 904L stainless steel, and how to tell real 904L from 316L.Read guide →DanDong 4130 vs Shanghai 4131A comprehensive comparison of the two absolute kings of replica chronograph movements: reliability, power reserve, and accuracy.Read guide →ARF vs VSF Datejust ComparisonDirect head-to-head comparing ARF and VSF Datejust models on bezel reflectivity, dial sunburst effect, and clasp action.Read guide →GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel ComparisonDeep dive into the color accuracy of the ceramic Pepsi bezel insert: VSF, discontinued Clean, and the famous aftermarket Xing bezel.Read guide →VR3135 vs Swiss ETA in ReplicasWhy modern clone 3135 movements have surpassed generic Swiss ETA 2824 clones in both reliability and spare parts availability.Read guide →Super Clone Water ResistanceCan you swim with a VSF Submariner? The truth about factory water seals and how to properly waterproof a replica.Read guide →Nautilus 5711: 3K vs ZF FactoryA head-to-head comparison of the two best Nautilus super clones, examining the 324 SC clone movement and case thickness.Read guide →APS Factory Royal Oak 15500A teardown of APSF's clone 4302 movement and a comparison with ZF Factory's Miyota-based Royal Oak.Read guide →BTF vs Clean Daytona ComparisonAn analysis of BT Factory vs the legendary Clean Factory Daytona replicas, highlighting dial finish and bezel fonts.Read guide →VSF Submariner 116610 vs 126610Comparing VSF's legendary 40mm Submariner (VS3135) against the newer 41mm Submariner (VS3235) in absolute precision.Read guide →The "Swiss Grade AAA" ScamWhy the term "Swiss Grade AAA" is a 100% marketing scam used by low-tier sellers, and what real tier naming actually represents.Read guide →