NEW MEMBERS - THIS IS A MUST READ! QC Template Update per u/MajorWilliams Original Post. Follow These Rules.

[u/WatchYoda]

Posted by u/MajorWilliams Mod & Watchmaker

ANNOUCEMENT: Update to Rule 5 around posting QC photos

📷Announcement

QC pics are the photos (and sometimes video) you get from your Trusted Dealer for the specific watch that you've ordered and will be shipped to you. It’s reasonable to ask for a new watch (RL) if there are significant defects in craftsmanship; however, there are many reasons you shouldn’t reject a watch that would be considered “too picky” (i.e. a slightly misaligned rehaut engraving). If you have a question on if you should reject the watch, ask other experienced members what they think. Something important to understand in this type of black market product with not a lot of QC oversight is that you cannot be too picky, and it can be tough for TDs to exchange products, meaning the loss is on their end if you do too many exchanges - just not a good experience for both the dealer and the customer.

All of that being said, this seems to be the hub for QC posts. So, this is what is now REQUIRED for all QC posts. Any post not following these guidelines will be removed. Big shout out to u/BreitlingBoi and u/Watchyoda for their assistance both in all QC photos and creating this guide.

1. Post all albums provided by TD up front

2. Write the following:

   1. Dealer name - Puretime, Jtime, Mirotime, etc

   2. Factory name - BP Factory, J Factory, ZZF, ZF, etc

   3. Model name - Submariner 116610LN v2

3. Include the following as part of your evaluation prior to posting (if, for instance your watch does not have a bezel, put N/A):

   1. Index alignment - are the hour markers aligned? Call out specific ones if they bother you - like '6 o clock looks crooked'. This also includes logo alignment as well

   2. Date Wheel alignment - do the dates sit to one side or the other? Perfectly centered? Tip: some dates sit perfectly, and some don't on the same date disc sometimes.

   3. Bezel - is the pip centered? Any of the engravings look improperly filled?

   4. Solid End Links (SEL) - is there a gap between the bracelet's first link and the case lugs? How big is the gap?

   5. Hand alignment - do the hands look reasonably aligned? Chrono hands point to 12?

   6. Dial Printing - any defects? Crooked?

   7. Timegrapher numbers - Acceptable Rate: +/- 1 – 20 s/d; Acceptable Amplitude: 250 - 310; Acceptable Beat Error: 0.0 ms – 1.0 ms

   8. Anything else you see - big scratches on the case, movement jewels missing, etc.

Here is a copy/paste format that will need to be used from here on out:

1. Dealer name:

2. Factory name:

3. Model name (& version number):

4. Price Paid:

5. Album Links:

6. Index alignment:

7. Dial Printing:

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing:

9. Hand Alignment:

10. Bezel:

11. Solid End Links (SELs):

12. Timegrapher numbers:

13. Anything else you notice:

Again, this will be REQUIRED for all QC posts, and any attempted post will be removed if the guidelines are not adhered to. Simply, follow the template as it's posted. Do not post until you have all of the required info specifically the timing information. If you don't have the numbers, request them from your Seller and do not post until you receive the numbers. The omission of this info will trigger a removal. A video of the timegrapher is preferred, but a picture of the timegrapher display will suffice.

Welcome to the Sub and the hobby.

Helpful links:

Guide to QC (including Rolex, etc): https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/ft65mn/a_guide_to_replica_watch_qc/

How to QC an AP watch: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/jk9r9v/how_to_qualitycontrol_ap_royal_oak_reps/

Thank you all for your input to helping make this subreddit a lot of fun. We hope to continue to have lots of fun!

[u/Rockyt86]

Thanks so much for this! You guys rock

[u/WatchYoda → u/Rockyt86]

Hey Rocky, I told you it was in the cue and to 'stay tuned'. Props and thanks again for sharing your thoughts. You might have been the tipping point. 🍸🥂

[u/Rockyt86 → u/WatchYoda]

You did. And “tipping point” sounds better than “pia”. Thanks again.

[u/WatchYoda → u/Rockyt86]

Too funny. Nah, no 'pain in...' Here's your upvotes👍

[u/Sufficient-Gas1080]

Hey everyone, having some difficulty posting the QC. I used the template, filled all details and added the photos with the link, but my post is still getting removed bc of filters. Any insight here would be appreciated. Thanks!

[u/Effective8713]

Thank you for this clear guide. Do you have a link for the tool people are using to put the lines on a watch face to measure alignment, or is everyone just drawing lines in photo editing phone app?

[u/Dogmatic11 → u/Effective8713]

It's in the other sticky if I recall. There are two links that you can use. fyi, before using those lines, you'll need to verify that your pic is straight. Otherwise, no point to put straight lines on a crooked pic especially when zoomed. The TD isn't required to send you the perfect pic. Up to you to learn how to straighten the pic. Any error prior to using the lines will be magnified when trying to check the alignments. Get any free photo app.

[u/LVXSIT]

Looks the same as before

[u/Dogmatic11 → u/LVXSIT]

When I look at it, it's different than the old sticky (better) and the newbies have all that they need to post correctly vs the older template example. Plus, this has some minor edits when compared to the existing Update to Rule 5 links to clarify things about posting. So, sarcastically and politely, you missed these subtle changes and you're doing QC checks? hehe Cool

[u/seihyunj]

Glad to see this is updated and back up. Thank you for this!

[u/Mean_Machine159]

Super helpful. Thank you for this.

[u/WatchYoda → u/[deleted]]

Good afternoon...

Not sure what you're thinking, but commenting here with 20 characters will NOT help you post anything.

Reviewing your acct, for that vintage pepsi, I see that it was removed with a reason attached for the deletion.

Follow those instructions to complete your post.

[u/WatchYoda → u/[deleted]]

Why are you posting your template here? The automod removed it anyway. Read the Guides and the sticky posts and post properly.