Expert eye please, V6F Pelagos LHD QC pics issues?

[IceBear454]

Hi everyone,

I've been breathlessly waiting for the QC images from InTime for my V6F A2824 and they arrived this morning. The first thing I noticed is that the images are quite small in size at 800 x 600. It certainly isn't anything like the stunning macro images RWI members post but I didn't expect that. Here are my comments and observations. Experienced members, your advice is well appreciated.

• I would like to see the backside of the clasp as that's where the working bits reside
• The case back looks okay except that I would prefer straight-on shots to assess symmetry of the end links fit, also a closer look at the "gearing" for case removal would be nice, but not critical
• Crown looks okay, bit hard to clearly see the brushing on the side of the case, though
• HEV looks centered in its receptacle
• Rubber band, no particular comment

• Watch face: bezel, dial, key details, see my specific concerns below. Otherwise, the date seems reasonably centered, markers and indices as far as I can tell from this low res pic are okay

1. Primary concern is the stretch on the top-side links adjacent to the end link. Contrast that with the bottom-side EL where the daylight is more symmetric.
2. No lume shot to assess the uniformity or quality of the lume

So, my question for the pros, as also listed in the optional poll, is this:

Would you accept this item? If not, what would you advise as a counter response? Would you request more and different images? Or would you reject outright with cause?

Thank you so much for your expert guidance!

 

[IceBear454]

Just saw this thread over in the main Rolex/Tudor. Looks impressive. More impressive than my item.
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/pelagos-lhd-gen-vs-xf.375848/

 

[Daft_Punk]

Can you add 'just buy a gen' to your poll please.... thanks

 

[IceBear454]

I don't get the point of your comment, DP.

Don't folks come here to learn about reps and how the makers approach the unattainable ideal of the mythical 1:1? Isn't reading, learning, and discussing all of this one of the primary goals of the forum? I'm just trying to figure out how your comment is helpful, insightful, or supportive. If I'm missing your message, please feel free to be more crystal to help a learner out.

I read the FAQs, and in this thread (https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/the-purpose-of-qc-pictures.95316/), ahw676 identified one of two key purposes of the QC images to be:

"2) identifying any serious flaws in the item

You may post a QC pic if you have a specific question about a possible flaw that you have found, and want input on how common or acceptable it is. However, the purpose of QC pics, and especially posting it on the open forum, is not: "Dealer X has sent me this QC pic, what do you think?"

Do you feel my post and question has not met this standard? If so, again, enlighten me. I'm new to all this and as excited to get started as you probably when you got into this. Please don't begrudge me a little beginner's enthusiasm and angst. Without that, there is no growth.

 

[chefzorba]

Bottom shot with the contrasting daylight on the links is due to the angle that the watch and bracelet is leaning at. If it were straight up and down, that daylight spacing would be fine. No worries here.

As far as the lume shot, if you really must see it, email them and ask them if they would please send a lume shot.

Great looking watch!

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[domiffm]

The watch is fine.

 

[Radman]

Looks fine. InTime uses a super bright light box. By the time yi get the watch you'll forget what you were concerned about.

 

[Phener9]

A freind of mine purchased one of these a few months ago, and bracelet is a strong point this one looks good too,
Besel markers not aligned with the dial was the problem with his, however this doesn't seem to be the case here.
The watch looks good.

 

[chickenflex]

Looks amazeballs - I'd gladly accept it.

 

[IceBear454]

Brilliant! Thank you, Chef, Dom, Rad. I appreciate it.

Just to give you guys a chance to believe that I'm not a neurotic, here are shots of my well-worn, well-traveled Oris BC3. This watch has seen a lot over the last 4 years and the stretch is minimal. Really a beefy link bracelet. And, the BC3 are cheap enough that I probably wouldn't consider a rep.

 

[IceBear454]

Thanks, Phener, Chicken!
I'll green light it.

 

[IceBear454]

BTW, I was minutes from pulling the trigger on a gen LHD. This close. But in the end, I figured the rep would give me the styling and experience I wanted and free up funds for a couple of gen divers I had my eye on. I'm good with that decision!

 

[Jay48]

I have bought a ZF v2 from intime before and from QC the watch looked great but when it came I was disappointed. One lug was not straight and was jagged. It was glaringly obvious in person but in QC it's impossible to tell. I would just ask if they can get a close up picture on primarily the dial and lugs. Personally, I would accept the watch from the QC.

 

[T3RM1N4T0R]

Sweet Jesus man it is a rep. Your break down of "issues" and "concerns" alone with your QC photos lead me to believe even gen your not going to be happy

sent from my franken Samsung v6 edge plus

 

[IceBear454]

Thanks for sharing your friend's experience, Jay. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the watch.

Xj4, you might be a pro, but I'm not. And goodness gracious, how else would you expect someone new to this to learn what is or is not relevant and what expectations are reasonable? Are you saying we shouldn't take the advice Ahw gave in his thread for newbies? I sense your frustration but I'm just not that experienced or jaded yet. Give me some time though, and I might get there with your help.

 

[Soldier2304]

Take it. Looks damn good.

 

[IceBear454]

So far in what I thought would be a non-controversial post asking for advice and assistance conforming to the newbie guidance in the appropriate sub-forum, I've received seven helpful, welcoming posts and two unfriendly, snarky, dismissive posts. As far as I'm concerned, we're still in the good, for now.

Thanks, Soldier!

 

[Randzzz]

Brilliant! Thank you, Chef, Dom, Rad. I appreciate it. Just to give you guys a chance to believe that I'm not a neurotic, here are shots of my well-worn, well-traveled Oris BC3. This watch has seen a lot over the last 4 years and the stretch is minimal. Really a beefy link bracelet. And, the BC3 are cheap enough that I probably wouldn't consider a rep.

There's a ghost in the crystal, and it looks like he's holding a spear. I would send this back.

 

[IceBear454]

There's a ghost in the crystal, and it looks like he's holding a spear. I would send this back.

Spears I can handle.
Plasma rifle? That's another matter.

Hmmm, I wonder what we'd see if we were to enhance?

 

[T3RM1N4T0R]

Thanks for sharing your friend's experience, Jay. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the watch.

Xj4, you might be a pro, but I'm not. And goodness gracious, how else would you expect someone new to this to learn what is or is not relevant and what expectations are reasonable? Are you saying we shouldn't take the advice Ahw gave in his thread for newbies? I sense your frustration but I'm just not that experienced or jaded yet. Give me some time though, and I might get there with your help.

You may have read the qc pic rules however it is apparent you have not comprehended them. Let me cliff note them real quick
Qc pics purpose are to verify the watch you ordered is the watch being sent to you and to spot any major flaws.
That's it
You however have gotten down to the "gearing" of the case back for case back removal.
This is complete insanity to me.
Let's run your list.
Backside of clasp you want to see
Case back for uniformity of engraving
The "gearing" for case back removal WTF
Brushing on side of case
HEV location
Stretch of top side links adjacent to end links holy hell man
Bottom side SEL

This type of critique of you qc pics suggests this isn't a hobby for you and you should be buying gen.



sent from my franken Samsung v6 edge plus