LOL, do you think anyone has the time to go through the list one by one considering some are out of production, the different batches that produce inconsistencies between them and new models constantly released.
As said research the watch you like to see if you can live with what it is vs gen.
This is what I've always done:
1. Pull up images of the gen from the website, and from other people IRL
2. Look for what factories make an available rep for the model you like, and see if they're even in stock anymore by checking various tds websites
3. Go on RWI and look at what other people say about those factories, often you can get an idea on the factories quality by how they've done on other models, even better if there are already discussion threads on the watch you're interested in, these often have members posting photos of their watch they received.
4. Compare the TDs images to a gen, and see if it looks good enough to you. Any major flaws that would distract you / bother you? Don't buy it. Small flaws that you can't really notice easily? Go for it.
- 4b. Talk to your TD, preferrably if you're already an existing customer of them, they might have something to say about the various models, often they don't, but it's good to ask. They may also point you in a direction, like "VSF has been the best from our experience", etc.
5. Buy the watch and get your QC pics. Read up on this website what QC is and it's purpose, there's a few threads to take a look at. Pull up the TDs pictures or pictures from members here, and compare. Does it look the same? Are there any manufacturing errors (misaligned markers on the dial, paint smearing, bad welds, broken/bent clasps, etc)? Don't compare with the gen, because you're not looking for flaws compared to the gen, you're looking for flaws specific to the rep that occur during manufacturing. Other members will diverge here on if you should pass/fail it, but if it bothers you, ask the TD if they can do something about it. They almost always can.
