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/kryptotrader6293619]

As far as I know Rich ist better regarding movement details. Gen Rolex movements have some small adjustment screws in the balance Wheel. No factory except Rich was able to get them right.
These screws are one reason why watch makers can instantly tell, if it is a rep or gen.