Problems with Noob Factory QC

[marlin2284]

I just received two watches (127/217)today from one of our TD. I bought them for full modding by me, and was very surprised by all the QC problems I have found on them. I figured I'd share so the membership can learn what to look for.

127:
Biggest problem was the fact that it came with only one CG screw holding down the CG and a noticeable dent on one of the lugs. Next, there were fingerprints all over the movement and a very obvious paint overflow right by the OP text.

217:
The 217 did not have as many problems, but the again it is not as popular as the 127. That said, it still had fingerprints all over the movement, even on the pallet bridge. And as I've seen on almost every CDG bridge, they all seem to have micro scratches here and there. In many cases they are not visible to the naked eye, but they are present.

I am curious if anyone else has found these or other QC problems with their Noob watch. I know there have been several 111 sent out with loose set lever screw.

I must state I do not request QC picture from my TD because I completely dismantle the watch, change and clean the components, and for the most part I can fix all the problems I find, but I think that starting today I will request QC picture! And I advise everyone else do so as well...

 

[hzardous]

thanks for the info marlin! by the way, im a fan of your works

 

[mysterio]

Wow, you must have been sent their QC Visual Sample, the bad one. I would expect one or two flaws (considering the source of these reps) but not a laundry list. Thanks for sharing the info marlin.

 

[Xman]

I have one on the way with what seems like a horrible crystal, but I thought I wouldn't jump to conclusions and wait to see it up close. But it seemed bad, if I'm right I'll post pics when it arrives.

 

[jeffw69]

Who puts these together, children? Oh wait...... :lol:


Thanks for sharing Marlin.
Can't wait to see your full modding work on these.

 

[mykeos]

Everything is possible,you know:China, child labor,harsh working conditions...the pandora box none of us probably doesen't want to open for the sake of our addiction to reps

 

[Del]

I agree that the missing screw and the ding on the case are both disappointing but the fingerprints and the scratches that are "not visible to the naked eye" on the movement are not particularly concerning, especially since I can't even see them in your macro pics!

 

[Steelfish]

Thanks for sharing but........if we start rejecting watches due to a slight imperfection on the underside of the lug or fingerprints on the movement........we'll soon find that our TD's will stop sending out QC pics altogether........it is a rep watch after-all.

Anyway........best of luck for your modding.