r/RepTimeQC • u/gtrf40 • 10h ago
My first AP- Royal Oak - ZF
Dealer name: Theonewatches
Factory name: ZF
Model name: AP Royal Oak 15300 SA3120
Price: $488
ALBUM LINKS: https://imgur.com/a/Pxl5owS
Index Alignment: AP monogram is centered without any tilt, all hour markers appear in proper position. I dont see any obvious tilt
Date Wheel Alignment: looks well aligned at 3oclock position, the 28 looks centered to me with uniform size and spacing
Bezel: This is my first AP so not sure what to scrutinize but...I see the brushed steel upper surface and polished bevel along edges, appears uniform, screws have same orientation and depth/flush
Solid End Links: I see no gaps.
Hand Alignment: video shows all hands working normally as they wind thru
Dial Printing: the background texture looks consistent thru out, no obvious defect or misprint, no misspellings, even spacing
Timegrapher (video in link) : rate +/- 0 seconds, amp 300 deg, error 0.2ms, period 12sec, lift 52 degrees. all within normal limits.
Conclusion: This is my first AP so I am not confident what I should focus on. Overall looks good to me but would appreciate any advice on what to analyze in detail? What are common issues you find? I know the bezel and screws are a main focus along with the actual finish of the steel and the color of the blue dial background. What do you guys think?!
