QC for new Panerai

[mmar141]

I'm new to Panerai replicas and was hoping you guys can help. What should I be looking for when I QC my watch? I know that the micro screw should be checked, but what else? In general I look for misaligned markers and printing. However with a sandwich dial do any errors really occur in the markers?

 

[KOT1917]

Find a thread discussing the model you are about to buy and at least read it. So you can understand the specifics of the disadvantages of a particular rep. For the rest, when reviewing QC, look for anything that you are not happy with. If there are flaws that you don't see, do they matter to you?

 

[mmar141]

So my QC pics look good for the most part minus one tiny detail. The micro screw isnt touching the swan neck regulator. Is there anything I can do to make it touch? I understand that this is a rep and the tolerances arent there, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone has fixed their microscrew / and or swan neck

 

[mysterio]

Replace it with a longer screw. Changing the position of the regulator to touch the screw would literally screw up your timekeeping.

 

[mmar141]

Thats a good point. Thank you. Do you know where I might find the longer micro screw?

 

[mysterio]

Thats a good point. Thank you. Do you know where I might find the longer micro screw?

You could try the TDs if they can source one. Some of the modders apparently can also get it from somewhere.

 

[mmar141]

Much appreciated sir! Thats very helpful! I'll see if they can source one for me.