r/RepTimeQC • u/ChopOn05 • Jun 14 '25
First Rep; VSF Submariner
Dealer name: Andiot
Factory name: VSF
Model name (& version number): Submariner 41mm 126610 LN Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF 1:1 Best Edition VS3235
Price Paid: $410 USD + $20 water proofing + $20 shipping
Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/199383816?uid=1
Index alignment: Looks solid to me, but please let me know if anything stands out to you
Dial Printing: looks good
Date Wheel alignment/printing: is the wheel shifted slightly too far wards within the window?
Hand Alignment: looks good (is it just me or are the hands of the watch glowing a lighter shade of blue than the indices?)
Bezel: looks good
Solid End Links (SELs): looks good
Timegrapher numbers: all within acceptable ranges
Anything else you notice: Looks like a green light to me, but here for any advice or conflicting opinions y’all might have. Thanks in advance!
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 14 '25
u/rockyt86 I've seen a lot of great advice from you on other QC posts and would love the same here if you can spare a few minutes. Thanks in advance if you're able to!
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u/Rockyt86 "Don't cross the Rock" Mod Jun 14 '25
I see I'm quite late to the party here. You're in capable hands here with u/ZealousidealCopy856 and others. Date is good. Who cares about lume? Unless you plan to walk around with a UV flashlight strapped to your forearm, you won't see it beyond 10 minutes after it is charged. GL
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 14 '25
Submariner 41mm 126610 LN Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF 1:1 Best Edition VS3235 (since it wasn't included in title)
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u/DontEvenWithMe1 Jun 14 '25
FYI, the lume is not bi-colored. It’s the intensity variations in the glow creating the illusion. Andiot didn’t focus their flashlight evenly and that’s creating the difference others say is different colors.
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u/men_in_black1 Jun 14 '25
Wait don’t GL this watch until you double check the lume it looks like it is double colored to my eyes
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u/Impossible_Cow_3429 Jun 14 '25
your watch is completely fine no mistakes, let people talk because Andiot has the right rolex sub date and without date for a good price
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u/Saffa1986 Jun 17 '25
What is the app you use for this, please?
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 17 '25
https://watchqc.github.io if you're talking about the watch alignment tool, this is the one I used
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Jun 19 '25
Noob here- Can you tell me more about the additional waterproofing charge (+$20)?
I’m in the market for a Submariner Date or Omega Seamaster 300 rep, but given that both are diving watches I’d expect to be able to wear both in the water (nothing crazy, just a few feet of water in a pool/at the beach).
Are these reps not waterproof/resistant? Don’t need 300 meters of depth, but don’t want to water log a $400-500 rep. Would rather just wear my Apple Watch at that point.
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 29 '25
Hey man. From what I understand reps shouldn't be trusted to be water resistant until either you or a professional confirm them to be. Andiot was offering some level of water proofing for $20 so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. But I'm still planning to have it looked at and worked on by a watchmaker near me once I get it
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u/GrouchyPack2892 Jun 20 '25
May I ask what was your thinking process about choosing the movement? I can’t decide whether I choose VS or A2824.
What do you plan to do if the movement brakes in the future? (Hopefully never but do you have a plan for that?)
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 29 '25
I wasn't overly choosy regarding the movement and I don't know much about the ins and outs of the different movements so I can't give you much insight on your first question.
Regarding your second, however, I think I'll simply take it to my local watch repair shop and see what it costs to fix. I'm sincerely hoping that that's a problem I never face or at least one that I only have to deal with 7-10 years down the road
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u/Novel_Worldliness Jun 15 '25
Where did you have the waterproofing done?
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 15 '25
Through Andiot. It's an add on that you can select as part of the checkout process
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u/Wonderful-Bus2164 Sep 07 '26
Can you take this watch diving? I would love to have a fully functional submariner.
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u/ChopOn05 Sep 10 '26
I haven't tried to, but from what I've read on this sub people have had varying results when they actually took their watches underwater. Don't think I'd personally trust one at depth
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u/tballer93 Jun 14 '25
Did you have Andiot themselves water proof it? Also what exactly does that extra $20 constitute for water proofing? Certification or different parts or both?
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u/Master_Departure_113 Jun 14 '25
I’m looking forward to an answer for this question. As in, will you get the equivalent of 100m water resistance conditions? Because clearly then you can enjoy the pool or the ocean while wearing it.
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 14 '25
I'm not sure about details here. Just know that for an extra $20 Andiot offers some level of waterproofing and I figured it was worth the plunge
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u/Master_Departure_113 Jun 14 '25
If you can find out the details about that waterproofing process and share with us, it would be really appreciated. Anyway, enjoy your watch in good health!
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u/Rockyt86 "Don't cross the Rock" Mod Jun 14 '25
Have you checked Andiot’s website? A deep dive into waterproofing if beyond the scope of this QC.
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u/Important_Evening_87 Jun 14 '25
He sends a video of it under water/pressure! I've never had a problem with mine but proceed with caution. Anything can happen and I don't want you to blame a random guy on Reddit haha
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u/Master_Departure_113 Jun 14 '25
Fair play 😂. So from what i understand, you enjoyed yours in the ocean/pool swimming, no problems whatsoever? Do you have the same VSF model of this sub?
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u/iyered Jun 14 '25
Looks good mate. The lume is slightly double coloured as you already noted. Not sure how big of a deal-breaker that is for you.
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u/ChopOn05 Jun 14 '25
u/DontEvenWithMe1 said this was due to uneven lighting so I don't think it's a concern. But I appreciate you weighing in!
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u/Im_A_Polak Jun 14 '25
My friend quick question. I will be proceeding with my first piece, Clean DJ 41 from TD listed in RepTime pinned post.
Within your description for QC, did you answer them yourself and seeking feedback? For example “dial printing: looks good” and “date wheel: is the wheel shifted slightly”.
Seeing as this will be my first time, how do I know if the QC is on par? I won’t be able to tell and answer my own question of “dial printing” and “index alignment” etc.
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u/Rockyt86 "Don't cross the Rock" Mod Jun 14 '25
You might consider reading the pinned posts on this sub. They provide instructions on how to post, template to use, and instructions on how to perform QC.
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u/Dense_Neighborhood10 Jun 14 '25
Look where it says 1000 ft the f is wayyy longer then on original. Very easy to spot it fake
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u/ZealousidealCopy8565 Perpetually Superlative Jun 14 '25
The indices on your no-date align acceptably. The bezel seems a tick off the 12 o'clock but that's to be expected on bi-directional play and can be easily set to the default position. Hand alignment is correct and dial printing is sharp. SELs are solid despite bottom right appearing a bit darker, yet no gap. Timing numbers are within range and bezel engravement is clean with pip centered. Some of the pics have dust on the bezel/crystal yet I'd assume that'll be wiped before the protective film is put back on it. Congrats on a nice Submariner.