Heavily Dissappointed with a TD/ Noob 299O Best Edition QC Photos

[Lostinwatches]

I am disappointed with the QC process of one of our well-known TDs.
Just placed an order for 299O - Noob Best Edition.
And here is a QC photo





The hand's pinion
Lume/paint on the markers
Cyclop
CG fit to the case



Feel like our TDs shall give more attention to QC process and show more care for rep lovers!

 

[QueTip]

At the end it's each to his own what he accepts and what he rejects. The TD's don't know how anal a customer is.
Some other people might give this a go as they ain't to bothered about it all or because they'll swap the parts anyway etc.
Just reject it and don't cry about it

 

[mr_hercules]

Td just wants to sell. They want things done quick so some will try and pass off any old shit so they can put the deal to bed. They do say pick the dealer then pick the watch. But yeah you'd think td would mean they weren't unscrupulous, but I'm thinking it means more that if something goes wrong they'll look after you. I've seen it said that saed apparently does his own stringent qc and does this in place of the customer doing their qc, however I've also seen people posting qc pics from saed do who knows...

 

[ZoomBoy]

Just ask for another. I had this watch before, and it was VERY nice. Bracelet is one of the best I've ever had on a watch. In the same league as the AP Diver on bracelet from JF and the Tudor Black Bay.

 

[Lostinwatches]

Suppose the TD would respond positive and pick up another one.
Just wanted to raise some awareness.
Had a 299K before, and even K series are good reps.
Thanks mates

 

[joe_chill]

Yes, reject. That's a sloppy build.

 

[d4m.test]

Don't feel bad about rejecting this and don't hold it against the TD. They went to the factory and filled the order with the first watch they grabbed, which is what most do. Good eye. You'll get a good one eventually. The rep Panerai bracelets are fantastic.

 

[Pannyforme]

reject , pick another one. no regrets buying from the same dealer as yours, and my 299k has an amazing build, fit and finish and the bracelet is top notch!

 

[ALE7575]

QC pics are just for that
If you cdon't like the watch due to above commented reasons, just reject it!

No needed to get disappointed

ALE

 

[Lostinwatches]

Thanks for the comments
Rejection is a given right with our TDs - correct me if I am wrong.
The critical point is how many shots until to get a decent one before getting called PICKY
Actually started for another rep watch and after 4th rejection, decided to go for 299O as it is a basic model knwon to be super rep.
Perhaps, it is just an exceptional case this time - as I have not run into similar situation in my so many previous purchases.
Once I approve the QC photos hopefully, will give the total number of trials.

 

[Lostinwatches]

And here is a new one
Not much difference - or am I so Picky ?

 

[kampachi]

And here is a new one
Not much difference - or am I so Picky ?

Only one picture? Halo is to be expected. Only issue i see is the cg fitting. Maybe request a few more pics?


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[trailboss99]

Jesus wept, you are seeing a pic blown up to a huge size and I still don't see the issue with the marker. Since the CG looks the same I'd say all the batch are like that. Here is something you need to remember:

 

[Lostinwatches]

Hi Trailboss,
other than than the pinion and minute hand connection area, I am not much concerned.
it seems they somehow mark/damage the hands while inserting on the pin - and this is obviously an eye catcher
in none of my reps I had this before ( even on the ones, which I removed and reinstalled the hands as a very amateur noob)

 

[kampachi]

In fact i think what they did was just clean up the hands for you. They dont change a new watch all the time.


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[trailboss99]

Hi Trailboss,
other than than the pinion and minute hand connection area, I am not much concerned.
it seems they somehow mark/damage the hands while inserting on the pin - and this is obviously an eye catcher
in none of my reps I had this before ( even on the ones, which I removed and reinstalled the hands as a very amateur noob)

Yeah the hands would probably bug me but TBH the only person who will notice is probably going to be you.

 

[Chel]

They gave U the same watch. Reject.

 

[PolonusTM]

Indeed, this is the same watch

 

[ALE7575]

I agree it is the same watch

ALE

 

[Lostinwatches]

Same problems with hands&pinion, CG, cyclop
But suppose not the same watch
Dials are different- check position of "6" and "L Swiss Made L"

Yet how come these could represent Best Edition from Noob, which received once super rep rating