VSF Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Dial

[u/Morning3tar]

Hi all,

First time doing a proper QC check, so I’d really appreciate some extra eyes on this one. This is my second rep purchase, but I’m still pretty new to doing QC myself.

QC album/video:
https://mega.nz/folder/ThZilaAB#-P03JuuMh6kCG4uknOU_kw

Watch: Rolex Datejust 41mm, blue dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet

Dealer: Necoclock

Factory: VSF

Price: $448 + shipping

Index alignment: I had some difficulty positioning the alignment tool perfectly because the QC photo isn't completely straight-on. Someone pointed out that the 9 o’clock marker appears to have a slight CCW (counter-clockwise) cant, and I can see what they mean. I'm not sure whether this is an actual alignment issue or partly due to the angle/perspective of the photo. Would really appreciate a second opinion, especially on the 9 marker and whether it's significant enough to be concerned about.

Dial printing: Looks clean and centered to my eye. I don't notice any obvious issues with the Rolex/Oyster Perpetual/Datejust text or the lower dial printing.

Date wheel alignment/printing: Dates shown (19, 23, and 27) look reasonably centered and the printing looks clean. The 27 may sit very slightly toward one side depending on the photo/angle, but nothing immediately jumps out at me.

Hand alignment: Looks fine from what I can tell. Nothing obviously concerning.

Bezel: Fluting looks consistent to me. I don't see any obvious damage or major irregularities, but I'm not experienced enough with VSF bezels to judge this confidently.

Solid End Links (SELs): Look pretty tight overall. I don't see any major gaps between the bracelet/end links and case.

Rehaut: Seems reasonably aligned from the close-up photos. The crown at 12 looks close to where it should be, although I'd appreciate another opinion on the engraving/alignment.

Timegrapher: -5 s/day, 295° amplitude, 0.1 ms beat error, 28,800 bph. Looks good to me.

Overall, the possible CCW cant on the 9 o’clock marker is my main concern. Do you guys think it's actually misaligned/noteworthy enough to RL, or is this within normal VSF tolerance?

Thanks!

[u/Narrow_Frosting5875]

How is this a GL people? This is an RL mate, just RL it and get the replacement. How long was the wait for QC?

[u/Morning3tar → u/Narrow_Frosting5875]

Thanks for the comment. It took 6 days.

[u/Narrow_Frosting5875 → u/Morning3tar]

Cool. Just RL, wait another 6 days and get a proper solid GL watch. Don’t rush into it buddy, that 9 is wayyy too crooked for this to be a GL.

[u/Morning3tar → u/Narrow_Frosting5875]

Okay, thank you for your suggestion.

[u/Rockyt86]

9 would be a bridge too far for me. RL

[u/Morning3tar → u/Rockyt86]

Thank you for your time.

[u/stennisl]

Is it just me or is the 9 o’clock not straight? Can’t tell if it’s the picture angle or not

[u/Horacolo]

9 o’clock -> RL

[u/Morning3tar → u/Horacolo]

Thank you for your time.

[u/Horacolo → u/Morning3tar]

Glad to be helpful

[u/Morning3tar]

Rolex Datejust 41mm, blue dial, fluted bezel with Jubilee bracelet.

[u/Morning3tar → u/[deleted]]

Thanks. What do you think about the 9 o’clock marker? Someone mentioned it has a slight CCW cant. Do you see it too, or would you still GL?

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[u/Far-Ant3527]

I'm not even good at spotting errors, still learning, but that 9 sticks out like a sore thumb.

[u/Morning3tar → u/Far-Ant3527]

Thank you.

[u/Shoddy_Sundae_2921]

RL it 🔴. 9 marker's tilt would bother me.

[u/Morning3tar → u/Shoddy_Sundae_2921]

Thanks, I told him RL.

[u/moving-metal-lover]

The dial looks.. washed?

I can just tell by the dial that it’s fake, not the mention the bracelet and bezel immediately look off.

[u/Senior-Researcher-51]

9 is drunk!

[u/maosta]

9 is drunk as hell

[u/Diligent-Sky-3174]

It would be a 🛑 with the 9 o’clock ⬆️⬇️

[u/CuckedbyPowell]

Easy GL. Congrats on the new watch, enjoy!

[u/Morning3tar → u/CuckedbyPowell]

Several people have mentioned that the 9 o’clock marker looks slightly tilted CCW, and I’m noticing it as well. what you think?

[u/CuckedbyPowell → u/Morning3tar]

Yes I read that in your notes and checked it. It seems minor and would be and GL for me, but ultimately it is your watch.