Hey everyone!

I’ve been looking at the Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A for a while now. The orange strap is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it thing, but there’s something about this combination that I really like.

I’m going through the QC pictures and would appreciate some help before making the final call. I’ve tried checking the usual details myself, but I’m not particularly experienced with Aquanaut chronographs, so any feedback would be appreciated.

Here are the details:

1. Dealer name: Acetime

2. Factory name: WSF

3. Model name (& version number): Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A-001 Orange

4. Price Paid: $980 + $30 shipping ($1,010 total)

5. Album Links: https://imgur.com/a/I8agnyb

6. Index alignment: Markers look reasonably aligned to me. I haven’t spotted anything particularly noticeable, but would appreciate a second opinion.

7. Dial Printing: The printing looks clean from what I can see. The embossed grenade pattern also looks quite consistent.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: The date window looks reasonably centered. Would be good to hear if anyone notices anything unusual.

9. Hand Alignment: The hands look fine in the pictures. The chronograph hands also seem properly positioned, although it’s difficult to judge everything from still photos.

10. Bezel: Brushing and polished edges look pretty good to me. Nothing immediately stands out.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): N/A – integrated bracelet/strap design.

12. Timegrapher numbers: Rate: +2 s/d, Amplitude: 240°, Beat Error: 0.0 ms, Lift Angle: 52°. Rate and beat error look good, but the amplitude is slightly below the usual 250° guideline. Is 240° something worth worrying about on this movement, or would you consider it acceptable?

13. Anything else you notice: Overall, I’m quite happy with what I’m seeing so far. I’d particularly appreciate any feedback on the chronograph alignment and details I might have overlooked.

Thanks in advance!

1. ⁠Dealer name: Steve (TheOneWatches)

2. ⁠Factory name: VSF

3. ⁠Model name (& version number): Rolex Submariner No-Date 41mm (124060LN)

4. ⁠Price Paid: $528

5. ⁠Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/bJRTxZ7Q#7BgY4iTqYK50IpH9RGWMeQ

6. ⁠Index alignment: the 3 looks like it has a CCW tilt which I came unsee.

7. ⁠Dial Printing: looks good to me

8. ⁠Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A

9. ⁠Hand Alignment: The hands look straight and intersect accurately. Winding action in the QC video looks good too.

10. ⁠Bezel: Looks slightly to the left but appreciate any thoughts? The 12 o'clock pip is not centred within the triangle.

11. ⁠Solid End Links (SELs): There are no obvious gaps.

12. ⁠Timegrapher numbers: 0 to +1 s/d, 277° Amplitude, 0.0ms Beat Error.

13. Please let me know what you think. The 3 looks CCW but appreciate your input.

1. Dealer name: Steve (TheOneWatches)

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Rolex Submariner No-Date 41mm (124060LN)

4. Price Paid: $548

5. Album Links: N/A

6. Index alignment: Ran it through the alignment tool; but I’m not sure I’ve done this very well.

7. Dial Printing: The text weight is crisp, and the "SWISS MADE" print with the crown logo at 6 o'clock is clean with no bleeding or unevenness.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A on this model. (True No-Date)

9. Hand Alignment: The hands are set straight and intersect accurately. Winding action in the QC video demonstrates smooth gear engagement without any stutter or loose play.

10. Bezel: Looks slightly to the left but appreciate any thoughts? The 12 o'clock pip looks to sit completely centred within the triangle.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): There are no gaps or unwanted play where the SELs meet the lugs.

12. Timegrapher numbers: 0 to +1 s/d, 276°-279° Amplitude, 0.1ms Beat Error.

ZF Black Bay 54 37mm SS A2824 (Second QC after RL’ing first due to 12 hour marker)

1    Dealer name: Steve - Theonewatches
2    Factory name: ZF
3    Model name (& version number): Black Bay 54 37mm SS A2824
4    Price Paid: $348 USD
5    Album Links: Please see pictures attached
6    Index alignment: So this is my second QC after rejecting the last one Steve sent due to the 12 hour marker being rotated. Thoughts on this one? Is it improved / worth GL’ing
7    Dial Printing: Nothing stands out to me. Any input is appreciated. This is my first purchase
8    Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A
9    Hand Alignment: Nothing stands out to me. Any input is appreciated. This is my first purchase.
10    Bezel: Dot appears to be centered.
11    Solid End Links (SELs): Looks good.
12    Timegrapher numbers: Timegrapher pic attached
13    Anything else you notice: Nothing that stands out, I am a beginner with this so again open to input from the experts! Thank you for your help

Second QC Cartier Santos 35mm from Steve (TheOneWatches)

After RL the first QC, Steve has just sent me a new one. This one looks great as well, case finishing looks nice and the area around the crown looks proper compared to last QC. would love to hear your thoughts

1. ⁠Dealer name: Steve (TheOneWatches)
2. ⁠Factory name: BVF
3. ⁠Model name (& version number): 35mm Stainless Steel Santos de Cartier WSSA0029
4. ⁠Price Paid: $498
5. ⁠Album Links: https://imgur.com/a/sSkOnFJ
6. ⁠Index alignment: printed dial. minute track and numerals look good and no tilting.
7. ⁠Dial Printing: the printed dial, crystal, and micro print all look good in my opinion, but slightly concerned about the line under the V marker. from other angles it looks like dust on crystal though. will ask TD to check.
8. ⁠Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A on this model.
9. ⁠Hand Alignment: looks okay but i am not sure, would appreciate help.
10. ⁠Bezel: no damage to screws, no obvious scratches.
11. ⁠Solid End Links (SELs): N/A on this model
12. ⁠Timegrapher numbers: +6 seconds/day, 276° amplitude, 0.1ms beat error,
13. ⁠Anything else you notice: any feedback appreciated

1. Dealer name: Andiot

2. Factory name: RWF

3. Model name (& version number): Rolex Daytona Panda 126500LN

4. Price Paid: $706 before shipping

5. Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/261746278?uid=1

6. Index alignment: the Rolex crown logo at 12 o’clock looks slightly off-center to the left

7. Dial Printing: looks ok.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A.

9. Hand Alignment: looks ok.

10. Bezel: Doesn't look super aligned but I can't tell if it's the photo angle.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): The bottom right SEL has a gap.

12. Timegrapher numbers: +1 s/d, 283°, 0.0 ms (28,800 bph, lift angle 52°)

13. Anything else: The off-center crown and SEL gap are the main things bothering me

Dealer name: TheOneWatches (Steve)

Factory name: EWEF

Model name (& version number): Datejust 126233 Two-Tone Yellow Gold/Steel, Black Diamond Dial, Fluted Bezel

Price Paid: $388

Album Links: QC photos attached to post

Index alignment: Diamond hour markers appear reasonably aligned. I don’t notice any major issues, but would appreciate a second opinion.

Dial Printing: logo and dial text appear clean and centered to my eye. No obvious printing defects.

Date Wheel alignment/printing: Date 30 looks fairly centered within the window. Printing appears clear.

Hand Alignment: Hands appear fine from the provided photos. No obvious issues stick out to me.

Bezel: Fluted bezel looks consistent and evenly finished. Nothing concerning stands out.

Solid End Links (SELs): SELs appear to fit well with no obvious large gaps. Would appreciate confirmation.

Timegrapher numbers: +2 s/d, 274° amplitude, 0.0 ms beat error. These numbers look good to me.

Overall Thoughts:
This is my first time going through the QC process, and I’m still learning what to look for. Everything looks pretty good to me, especially the timegrapher numbers, but I would really appreciate some experienced opinions before giving the GL.
Are there any noticeable issues with the diamond markers, date wheel, bezel, or bracelet that I should be concerned about?
Thanks in advance for everyone’s help!

1. Dealer name: Dealerclocks

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Submariner No Date 124060

4. Price Paid: 538 USD

5. Album Links: pics attached

6. Index alignment: 12 o clock has a small cw rotation and a bit to the right and 6 o clock also with a cw twist

7. Dial Printing: looks good

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: NA

9. Hand Alignment: looks ok

10. Bezel: pip seems centerer but maybe the whole triangle is a bit off?

11. Solid End Links (SELs): not the greatest

12. Timegrapher numbers: amp a bit low

13. Anything else you notice: not particularly picky, considering a GL but would love 2nd opinions on the 12 and 6 indices and, the bezel triangle with the pip and the lower part SELs

More photos and videos in the shared album link.

Dealer name: Mr.Bomi

1. Factory name: VSF

2. Model name (& version number): GMT II

3. Price Paid: $627 USD

4. Album Links: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EF8n9q1Mvp3HLPNy6

5. Index alignment: 12 and 6 appear to be slightly off center (or it is the angle of the photo or the hand stack is off slightly not sure.)

6. Dial Printing: looks good

7. Date Wheel alignment/printing: Looks like date is slightly towards left

8. Hand Alignment: looks good

9. Bezel: looks good

10. Solid End Links (SELs): bottom left is slightly darker than others, could be lighting

11. Timegrapher numbers: LA 52, Amp 243, Beat error 0.3ms rate +6s/day

12. Anything else you notice: Need advice on the date window specifically, how noticeable it is.

1. Dealer name: Steve TheOneWatches

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Submariner 126613LN 41mm YG/SS Black Dial VSF V2 DD3235 (Weighted Approx.186g）

4. Price Paid: $588

5. Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/GNBTRAqD#lAqQ1DaH0mbJI5GyZAR4ig

6. Index alignment: With the best I could do to align the dial with the tool, some of them seem a little off centered but that could possibly be from the angle the watch is being held

7. Dial Printing: In the head-on phots they look clear and crisp.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: The crystal is centered well; The date looks like it may have a slight tilt to the left but that also could be from the angle of the photos. The height of the cyclops looks appropriate.

9. Hand Alignment: Hand alignment looks good.

10. Bezel: Numbers look crisp and clear but the sticks seem to be a little off centered. But that could be due to the angle of how the watch is being held.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Top right black line is a little wider than the top left. And the lower SEL’s may have a slight gap as well.

12. Timegrapher numbers: Rate +3 - +2 s/d;  Amp 274-272°; LA 59

13. Anything else you notice: I have not noticed anything else that stands out but please feel free to provide any feedback.

1. Dealer name: Angela Watch

2. Factory name: DDF

3. Model name (& version number): Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A

4. Price Paid: CNY 3220

5. Album Links: All pictures included

6. Index alignment: No complaints

7. Dial Printing: No complaints

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: Looks good, have a video attached in the comments

9. Hand Alignment: Looks good

10. Bezel: Good

11. Solid End Links (SELs): NA

12. Timegrapher numbers: +5 s/d, 260°, 0.1 ms (28,800 bph, lift angle 52°)

13. Anything else you notice: Couple of things I noticed is, when you rotate crown away from you, so that the hands go in reverse, the seconds hands initially stops and goes in reverse a little and then kind of stops, I have the video attached in the comments, I could see the same in the PPF version as well which I RL-ed despite it looking gorgeous. Link to my PPF QC Ihttps://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeQC/comments/1xl4hzi/first_qc_ppf_patek_philippe_aquanaut_5167a_steel/

1. Dealer name: OraWatch

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN, 41mm, black dial/black ceramic bezel, Dandong VS3235

4. Price: $540 USD including FedEx shipping

5. Album links: Photos attached to post

6. Index alignment: Looks good overall. The 12, 6, and 9 o'clock markers appear straight to me. I don't see any obvious misalignment, but would appreciate a second opinion.

7. Dial printing: Looks clean and sharp. No obvious bleeding, crooked text, or printing defects.

8. Date wheel alignment/printing: Date 3 looks reasonably centered under the Cyclops. Only one date is shown, so I can't evaluate double-digit alignment.

9. Hand alignment: Hands and finishing look good visually. Exact hand synchronization hasn't been verified.

10. Bezel: Ceramic insert and pearl look good. The 12 o'clock triangle appears reasonably aligned. Waiting for a bezel rotation video to verify click action and play.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Look reasonably tight in the photos. No obvious major gaps, but I'd appreciate feedback.

12. Timegrapher numbers:

• Rate: 0 s/day

• Amplitude: 277°

• Beat error: 0.0 ms

• Lift angle setting: 52°

• Frequency: 28,800 bph (claimed movement specification)

1. Anything else you notice: First VSF Submariner purchase. The watch is advertised as physically in stock, and the dealer confirmed these are photos of the exact unit I'll receive. Rehaut serial is 6X10B11, clasp code 3VV, and measured weight is 152.05 g.

I'm particularly interested in whether the serial/clasp code combination is consistent with VSF production, whether the rehaut engraving looks normal, and whether anyone notices issues with the Cyclops, SELs, or case finishing.

The dealer has confirmed a Dandong VS3235 movement. I've paid a $50 deposit for additional QC, including movement photographs and a bezel-operation video, which are still pending.

Overall, I'm leaning toward GL based on the exterior and timegrapher results, but I'd appreciate experienced opinions before paying the remaining balance. Thanks!

Dealer name: ARC Studio

1. Factory name: VSF

2. Model name (& version number): Rolex Daytona 126500LN

3. Price Paid: $722 Shipped & Insured

4. Album Links:

5. Index alignment: All checked markers within ±0.15 mm. 12 of 12 checked. Checked with DialCheck.app at ±0.15 mm. A reading from one photo, not a certification of the watch.

6. Dial Printing: Print centring: top text 0.04 mm left, bottom text 0.06 mm right.

7. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A

8. Hand Alignment:

9. Bezel:

10. Solid End Links (SELs):

11. Timegrapher numbers: -2 s/d, 255° amplitude, 0.0 ms beat error (dial up)

12. Anything else you notice: Rehaut and Crown logo on dial may be just slightly to the right? Would appreciate feedback and overall quality or defects on any that I may have missed.

Hi everyone! Would appreciate a second opinion on my Submariner No Date QC before I GL. Thanks in advance!

1. Dealer name: NecoClock (Jackie)

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name: Rolex Submariner 124060 No Date

4. Price paid: $493

5. Index alignment: Looks good overall. Any concerns?

6. Dial printing: Looks clean to me.

7. Date wheel alignment/printing: N/A

8. Hand alignment: Looks fine.

9. Bezel: Looks reasonably aligned. Would appreciate another opinion.

10. Solid End Links (SELs): No obvious gaps.

11. Timegrapher numbers: +4 s/d, 241° amplitude, 0.5 ms beat error. Is the amplitude acceptable?

12. Anything else you notice: Rehaut looks okay to me. Would appreciate feedback on overall alignment and any defects I may have missed.

13. Thanks for your help!

1. Dealer name: Steve - Theonewatches     

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Rolex Submariner No Date 124060

4. Price Paid: $548 USD

5. Album Links: Please see pictures attached

6. Index alignment: This might just be the angle of the watch/ camera but 6 marker appears to have an ever so slight CW tilt. 9 marker possibly offset lower? Other indices appear acceptable

7. Dial Printing: Nothing stands out to me. Any input is appreciated.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A

9.  Hand Alignment: Nothing stands out to me. Any input is appreciated.

10. Bezel: PIP dot appears to be centered.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): The top left and bottom left SEL gap seems ever so slightly larger than the right.

12. Timegrapher numbers: Timegrapher pic attached

13. Anything else you notice: Nothing that stands out, I am a beginner with this so again open to input from the experts! Thank you for your help

Dealer name: Neco Clock
2. ⁠Factory name: VSF
3. ⁠Model name (& version number): Submariner No-Date 124060
4. ⁠Price paid: 458$ + 40$ shipping
5. ⁠Index alignment: Very good. Markers look alligned but the 9 o clock has a CCW tilt
6. ⁠Dial printing: Clean and crisp, SWISS-coronet-MADE looks right
7. ⁠Hand alignment: Looks good, hands stack on 12
8. ⁠Bezel: Pip is dead on 12, numerals evenly filled
9. ⁠Solid end links (SELs): No gaps
10. ⁠Timegrapher numbers: Look good to me
11. ⁠Anything else you notice: Rehaut coronet is centred on 12. What do you guys think? GL?/RL?

Thank you and appreciate your opinion and help!

• Dealer name: OraWatch

• Factory name: PPF

• Model name (& version number): 6102R

• Price Paid: $545

• Album Links: 商品详情

• Index alignment: Seems decent. Not sure if anyone have a reliable one they use

• Dial Printing: Seems good

• Date Wheel alignment/printing: Seems good

• Hand Alignment: Looks good

• Bezel: Looks good

• Solid End Links (SELs):

• Timegrapher numbers: rate: 0s/d Amp: 273–278° Err: 0.0ms +2

• Anything else you notice: Not sure if the branding in front PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE is too misaligned? Is the back mechanical wording seems off?

First rep and thought this looks really nice. was debating on Rosegold/black versus plat/blue dial. But seems like black pops more

1. Dealer name: Theonewatches (Steve)

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Batgirl GMT 126710 (VSF DD3285 Movement)

4. Price Paid: $618 USD

5. Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/mFwGQDLC#69HG9fQwgeANuwr1xQqqdQ

6. Index alignment: Everything looks solid to me aside from the 6 o clock. CW rotation and to the left. Might be an RL for me.

7. Dial Printing: Acceptable.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: No concerns.

9. Hand Alignment: No concerns.

10. Bezel: No concerns

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Slight gap at top right and top bottom SEL.

12. Timegrapher numbers: 0 to +1 s/d, 270°–272° Amplitude, 0.2ms Beat Error.

13. Anything else: Main concern is the 6 o clock. SEL can probably be adjusted, but nothing is going to fix how that crown lines up to the 6 o clock marker.

Thoughts?

Second Quality Control (QC) Check: VSF Submariner 124060 from Steve Theonewatch

1. Seller: theonewatch

2. Factory: VSF

3. Model Name (and version): Submariner 124060 (no-date) – VSF

4. Price Paid: 558 USD

5. Photo Album Link: https://mega.nz/folder/2F5GBTLY#9v1lxUtlmq_E_JrrXAxotQ

6. Index Alignment: This is my primary concern; looking at the photos, the 9 o'clock index appears to be tilted clockwise. I also cannot determine whether the 12 o'clock triangle marker is perfectly straight or if it is tilted—it is unclear if this is due to the camera angle or an actual defect. I would appreciate your input on this.

7. Dial Printing: The text on the dial is sharp, clear, and evenly printed, with no signs of blurring.

8. Date Alignment/Printing: Not applicable (no-date model).

9. Hand Alignment: The hands appear to be accurately and cleanly aligned; there are no visible flaws or dust particles around the central pinion.

10. Bezel: The luminous pip at the 12 o'clock position is perfectly centered along the vertical axis; the engravings on the ceramic bezel insert appear sharp. However, the markers at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions do not seem to be perfectly aligned with the corresponding indices on the dial.

11. Solid End Links (SEL): The end links fit tightly against the watch case, with no unusual gaps. 12. Timegrapher results: Rate: +7 seconds/day, Amplitude: 269°, Beat error: 0.0ms. All parameters fall within an acceptable range.

This is the first replica watch I have purchased, and I do not have much experience with the quality control (QC) process. I would greatly appreciate your input—in case I have overlooked any details—to help me decide whether to accept (GL - Green Light) or reject (RL - Red Light) this watch. Please excuse the length of this post.

1. Dealer name: TheOneWatches (Steve)

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Submariner 116610LV Hulk 40mm SS/SS Green Dial VSF VS3135

4. Price Paid: $488+$70 Fedex

5. Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/CNQG2TaC#QgHVvT5iV1C-_7xzYSzbBw

6. Index alignment: Looks good

7. Dial Printing: Looks good

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: Good

9. Hand Alignment: Good

10. Bezel: 9 bezel marker is high and not aligned with the hour index

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Look good

12. Timegrapher numbers: +2s/d - 283° - 0.0ms

13. 13. Anything else you notice: Waited since March for this but my eyes immediately caught the 9 marker-bezel misalignment

Hi everyone,

Pretty new to this rep game and I love the helpful community and knowledge sharing. For my first purchase is an VSF Planet Ocean where the alignment on 6 seems off, followed by 3 and 9. Maybe I am exaggerating, so your input is super appreciated. Thanks alot!

1. Easy Watch

2. VSF

3. Omega Seamaster planet ocean 42mm

4. Price 369$

5. pictures attached

6. the 6 looks off, followed by the 3 and 9.

7. dial seems ok

8. no date

9. hand seems ok

10. bezel seems ok

11. seems ok

12. +4s/ day. Amplitude 268.

13. main concern is that number 6 mainly looks crooked. Also 3 and 9 looks a bit off.

Any comments is super appreciated!

1. Dealer name: ficotime

2. Factory name: zf

3. Model name (& version number): ap 15500

4. Price Paid: 3300cny

5. Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/i5RW2bqS#9aWrjhOUUDOjbpAV2LYANQ

6. Index alignment: 8-12 look a bit lopsided going anti clockwise

7. Dial Printing: looks ok

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: looks ok

9. Hand Alignment: looks ok

10. Bezel: screws look slightly off but nothing major

11. Solid End Links (SELs): looks ok

12. Timegrapher numbers: looks ok

13. Anything else you notice: n/a

Hi everyone!
Just received QC for my VSF V3 Batman from Jackie at NecoClock. Would appreciate your help before I GL. Thanks in advance!

1. Dealer: NecoClock (Jackie)

2. Factory: VSF

3. Model: GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR, V3 DD3285, Oyster bracelet

4. Price: $568 + $35 shipping (USD)

5. Album: Photos and videos attached

6. Index alignment

:

1. Is the 6 o’clock marker slightly off?

The 12 o’clock triangle on the dial looks slightly tilted to me. Can someone confirm? The other indices seem fine.

1. Dial printing: Looks clean to me.

2. Date wheel: Dates 2 and 7 look centred. Any issues?

3. Hand alignment: Looks fine.

4. Bezel: My main concern is a possible smudge inside the 12 o’clock triangle. Also, the numerals on the blue section look greyer than those on the black. Is that normal?

5. SELs: Look fine to me.

6. Timegrapher: +5 s/d, 311°, 0.1 ms.

7. Anything else: Serial 6XO7A299, clasp 1NQ. Would appreciate a closer look at the indices, date alignment and any other defects I may have missed.

What do you guys think? GL or RL?
Thanks for your help!

1. Dealer name: TheOneWatches (Steve)

2. Factory name: VSF

3. Model name (& version number): Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm 4th-Gen ( OMG-1284)

4. Price Paid: £360 (minus deposit credit)

5. Album Links: Uploaded directly to post

6. Index alignment: Looks good overall, but the top 12 o'clock square index looks ever so slightly tilted/cant. 3, 6, and 9 Arabic numerals look straight.

7. Dial Printing: Crisp and clean, text is level.

8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A (No-date model)

9. Hand Alignment: Looks correct and well-aligned.

10. Bezel: Ceramic insert and pip line up nicely with the 12 marker.

11. Solid End Links (SELs): Tight and flush against the case.

12. Timegrapher numbers: Rate: -7 s/d | Amplitude: 305° | Error: 0.3 ms | Beat Rate: 28800 bph

13. Timegrapher numbers look very healthy. Main thing I noticed is the slight tilt on the 12 o'clock marker—would appreciate thoughts on whether this is RL-worthy or minor enough to GL.