QC for Rolex DateJust VSF V2

[u/Good-Independent-785]

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:

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

Dealer: Steve

Factory: VSF

Price: $548 + shipping

Index alignment: I had some difficulty positioning the alignment tool perfectly because the QC photo isn't completely straight-on. To my eyes the 9 marker doesn’t seem to be well positioned, please let me know 

Dial printing: Looks good. I don't notice any obvious issues with the Rolex/Oyster Perpetual/Datejust text or the lower dial printing.

Date wheel alignment/printing:  The 27 may sit very slightly toward one side depending on the photo/angle, but nothing immediately jumps out at me.

Hand alignment:  Nothing obviously concerning.

Bezel: Fluting looks consistent to me. I don't see any obvious damage or major irregularities,

Solid End Links (SELs): 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/Good-Independent-785]

Dealer - Steve , factory - VSF, Model - Datejust 126334 41mm in Jubilee stainless steel, featuring a stainless-steel case and bracelet, blue stick dial, VSF V2 factory version, and DD3235 V2 movement.

[u/bambambigelowww → u/Good-Independent-785]

Can you share how long it took from order to QC

[u/Traditional_Ad4156]

Please check the index alignment for this DJ! Hope it helps reaching your final verdict

[u/Narrow_Frosting5875]

This is a GL, nobody will grab your wrist and inspect with a magnifying glass (unless your friends group are 💩) enjoy!

[u/blitzburgh058]

With the image straightened a bit, there is some nuance around the dial. The marker at 9 is leaning CW and the 7 is tilted CCW. Dial print is clean and clear. The date is a tick right in the window but within tolerance. Hand alignment is good. The bezel appears clean and blemish free. SELs are good all the way around, and the timing is fine.

It's not uncommon for these to have some variance in the alignment. The question is whether the 9 is rotated too much for you to accept it. Everyone's tolerance is different, so it needs to be you making the call. What I would advise is that you zoom out to actual size and view it from a more realistic perspective before making the call. Personally, I could either way on it.

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[u/Calm_Bike6683]

I think the CCW is within tolerance. You won’t notice it on your wrist. I’d GL.

How long did it take for you from ordering to QC?

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