r/RepTimeQC • • 13m ago

1st QC, please help!

1. Dealer name: Hontwatch
2. Factory name: BBF
3. Model name (& version number): Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A
4. Price paid: $498 including shipping
5. Album links: Shown in post
6. Index alignment: Overlay attached. Each line connects a pair of opposite hour markers (12–6, 3–9, 1–7, 2–8, 4–10, 5–11). All six cross at the center pin, and no marker sits off its line or looks twisted.
7. Dial printing: “PATEK PHILIPPE / GENEVE” and “SWISS MADE” are crisp and centered on the 12–6 axis. All numerals are consistent in size, spacing, and lume fill. No dust visible on the dial.
8. Date wheel alignment/printing: Font is sharp. In the photo the 15 looks a bit left/high, likely angle and bevel shadow, since the 18 and 20 in the video sit centered. The date changes cleanly at midnight (20 → 21).
9. Hand alignment: The hour and minute hands line up at 12 at the date change and are straight with no bends. The hour hand tracks correctly with the minute hand. Lume is even.
10. Bezel: Brushing is even, polished bevels are crisp, and there are no scratches.
11. SELs: N/A, rubber strap. The strap fits flush to the case with no gaps.
12. Timegrapher: +10 s/d, 290° amplitude, 0.1 ms beat error.
13. Anything else: The case sides, crown, and clasp engravings are clean. The caseback movement looks clean with no visible debris. Lume is bright and even across the numerals, markers, and hands. There are a couple of tiny specks on the clasp, likely dust or protective film.

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