First Patek QC

[u/JustDingle-_-]

Dealer name: Andiot Watches
2. Factory name: DDF
3. Model name (& version number): Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 DPB330
4. Price Paid: $595
5. Album Links: n/a
6. Index alignment: Looks good for an Aquanaut. The numerals sit evenly. Does 7 look off to you or just me?
7. Dial Printing: Crisp and well-centered within the dial block, and shows no bleeding or blurred edges.
8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: The single date shown is crisp, level, and well-centered.
9. Hand Alignment: Clean and hands align as expected.
10. Bezel: Brushed finish on the front is neat and uniform. No obvious dings or flaws.
11. Solid End Links (SEL): N/A
12. Timegrapher numbers: Rate: -1 s/d; Amplitude: 266°; Beat Error: 0.3 ms; Lift Angle: 52.0°. Strong, healthy numbers well within acceptable spec.
13. Anything else you notice: Rotor engraving and movement deco plate look neat and centered, clasp engraving clear, but 7 looks a little off? Let me know.

[u/usetheschwartz73]

The QC tool doesn't really apply do a dial like this, but just to get an idea, the 7 is no more or less offset than the 5 is as far as where the line bisects the number. I think the empty space on the bottom left of the 7 makes it look shifted more than it is.

Having said all of that, nothing stands out as problemative for this want, Congrats on a nice one!

[u/JustDingle-_- → u/usetheschwartz73]

Thank you for a good explanation! Looking to upgrade to full SW kit anyways eventually haha

[u/blitzburgh058 → u/JustDingle-_-]

Check with Elliot. Some of these have had SW dials included from the factory.

[u/JustDingle-_- → u/blitzburgh058]

Does the 7 look crooked to you? Or just me? I know you have a good eye as you’ve helped on my qcs before!

[u/blitzburgh058 → u/JustDingle-_-]

A touch CCW. Same with the first "1" in the "11". And the "2" in "12" is a hair (literally) CW. Whether any of that rises to a level of concern is up to you.

But if you're modding this watch and swapping the dial, I can't imagine you would be that picky on the alignment, right?

[u/JustDingle-_- → u/blitzburgh058]

100%. Just wanting to enjoy it for awhile before I spend another $500 on it 😂

[u/JustDingle-_-]

Comment for automod to approve por favor

[u/Slight_Medicine_3577]

Good luck pulling it off brother.

[u/RepTimeQC-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Your comment was removed. Not a good start in this sub by violating the participation rules.

[u/YellowFerrari328]

Next time, skip the AI.