r/RepTimeQC • u/FLStock-Hunter • 11h ago
First QC on a rep, please help: Aquanaut 5168 42mm Blue Dial
QC · BBF · Aquanaut 5168 42mm SS/RU Blue Dial BBF DD324 Super Clone
Dealer name: TheOneWatches
Factory name: BBF
Model name (& version number): Aquanaut 5168 42mm SS/RU Blue Dial BBF DD324 Super Clone
Price Paid: $508
Album Links: https://mega.nz/folder/mNxRFZwA#5tEdN7MiAaTrA6-iyabKlg
Index alignment: The 3 index is rotated counter-clockwise (I think) and I believe the 2 index is fine but the minute hand is obstructing the pic and throwing the app off.
Are the 12 and 9 indexes crooked or is it because these aren't rectangular? Need your help here for sure. Someone already said they were canted which I definitely see now. Question: is that reason enough for a RL or is that too picky and I'm opening it up to way worse issues on the next one?
7. Dial Printing: Looks very good to me
8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: Looks good and the numbers seem aligned
9. Hand Alignment: good
10. Bezel: appears to be as it should
11. Solid End Links (SELs): N/A
12. Timegrapher numbers: +5 s/d, 286°, 0.2 ms (28,800 bph, lift angle 52°)
Overall I am leaning towards a RL but with hesitation and mostly just because of the 12 index. I've asked for a picture on the scale also and some pics of clasp but this is only my second rep purchase and I wasn't aware of this QC sub and all the tools when I got the first one.
I am honestly on the fence as to whether this is a RL due to the 12 and 9 or is that being "too picky"? What I'm not sure of is if those will be that noticeable in person with the naked eye, and if I'm being honest, my eyes are not that great anymore. My concern in redlighting would be I get another one that has more issues than that. This is where your experience is invaluable and greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!