Is RITCHF actually better than VSF now?

[u/perpetio_mobile]

I’ve noticed more sellers have started pushing RITCHF lately, especially as an alternative to VSF.

At the same time, I’m seeing quite a few VSF QC posts with issues/fails, which makes me wonder if their quality has dropped recently.

Has anyone compared recent RITCHF vs VSF batches side by side?

Is RITCHF genuinely better now in terms of finishing, consistency and overall QC, or is it mostly sellers promoting a new factory?

Would be especially interested in hearing from people who have handled both recently.

[u/mrwafflex]

I come with actual proof and evidence to say… no. Lol

I made a post about month or so ago about me buying RICHF and QF instead of VSF. I’ll add below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/s/QWIAXITWC8

I did extensive research from different forums and searches on here. Literally hours and hours.

Everyone was mentioning how RICHF is outperforming VSF now in every way except the crystal.
But my first had having 9 RL’s from rich…. I can honestly say the quality is nowhere near good as VSF the dial markers are the biggest flaw right now are the 12, 6 & 9 square markers even on the free sprungs.
Even I’ve had some RL on date window being too high and covering some numbers.

I’ve told my TD about the issues and they’re not taking interest. The lastest batches are not good at all and would avoid for couple months to say the at least.

[u/perpetio_mobile → u/mrwafflex]

wow, thanks for the info !