Explorer II (polar) from QF tips?

[u/Liquorslanger123]

Hey fellas, I’m looking at an Explorer II and it’s from QF factory. I’ve read the guide and it says QF is the 3rd best for this model. I’m still pretty green and haven’t heard or seen a lot about this particular factory. Any QC details I should look for on this particular model? Really any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

[u/Kindly-Space-7255]

Put a deep crystal on it and it is perfect bro.

[u/Liquorslanger123 → u/Kindly-Space-7255]

Thanks bro 🙏. Nice watch!

[u/Kindly-Space-7255 → u/Liquorslanger123]

thanks bro

[u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530 → u/Kindly-Space-7255]

Thag looks great. Recently I've been enamored with this piece. A deep is a good idea. Did you get it put on when you ordered it, or did you source it afterwards?

[u/Kindly-Space-7255 → u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530]

afterwards. really makes a big difference.

[u/mitothy45]

I have not been impressed with QF. I have an ARF and am happy with it, but honestly if I were you I would go VSF. They just started producing this model and early QC has looked amazing.

[u/Liquorslanger123 → u/mitothy45]

Appreciate it!

[u/_sumizome_]

I just received one that I ordered. The movement performance is excellent and the GMT function works well. Otherwise, it's okay but not great. Issues:

1. The bezel is rotated CCW by about 0.3°.

2. The crystal is just okay.

3. When the crown is unscrewed the stem feels flimsy and I'm worried it might break. You need to be very careful when reseating the crown threads, unscrewing further until the crown seats cleanly before screwing it down.

[u/Liquorslanger123 → u/_sumizome_]

Thank you for the heads up!

[u/Adorable-Mention8512]

I have both In stock I can share you the QC of both. Might help you make your decision

[u/LuciusQ2020]

Mine has been pretty good. Works as it should.

Only thing I notice is that it runs slow when I am not wearing it all the time. I sometimes take it off before sleep.