Many years ago, on a rep watch forum now long gone, a VERY smart member said-
"First buy your dealer, THEN buy your watch"
And do you know, If we all followed that principle, there would be NO NEED for this FARCICAL PLOY called QC photos!
Unfortunately we have grasshoppers who need to buy before they have shopped (For their Dealer)
Think about it.
Even if you have a tagged QC photo of a watch, even if those photos show timing tests, and waterproof testing...HOW do you KNOW for sure you are getting the watch in the photo?
And the answer finally is...YOU DON'T!
Buy your dealer, then buy your watch.
Offshore