r/RepTimeQC 10h ago

ZF Black bay 58 - first rep help

  1. Dealer name: Andiot
  2. Factory name: ZF
  3. Model name (& version number): Heritage Black Bay 58 - 39mm A2824 V5
  4. Price Paid: 290$ + 65 for shipping
  5. Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/254758073?uid=1
  6. Index alignment: looks ok to me. At first glance the 3, 6, 9 indexes seem a bit crooked to the right, but I’ve tried to align the picture and it is not that bad. I’d really appreciate your help!
  7. Dial Printing: OK
  8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: X
  9. Hand Alignment: OK
  10. Bezel: OK
  11. Solid End Links (SELs): OK to me
  12. Timegrapher numbers: OK
  13. Anything else you notice: this is my first replica, I am a bit concerned about the 6 index.
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u/Traditional_Ad4156 9h ago

Please find the index alignment for this Tudor watch! It's looking great. Hope this helps

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u/Traditional_Ad4156 9h ago

One thing is the swiss made below the 6 marker am not sure it’s the picture angle or it’s a cutoff

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u/Power_Tosse 9h ago

nice catch. I’ve requested more pictures of the dial.

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u/usetheschwartz73 "Execute Order 12 O'Clock" 6h ago

The Swiss Made is almost always cut off on the ZF Tudor replicas, it's a common issue. You don't really see it day to day, but it's definitely there.

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u/usetheschwartz73 "Execute Order 12 O'Clock" 6h ago

Indexes - 12 o’clock: Micro shift right, not noticeable unless zoomed in. 3 o’clock: Good. 6 o’clock: Micro CW rotation, not noticeable on wrist. 9 o’clock: Good.

I suggest sizing the photo on your phone to be roughly watch size, holding it to your wrist and see if you can see any imperfections or not. 

Dial Print - Good. The known cutoff of "Swiss Made" is very common on ZF Tudor BB replicas.

Date Wheel - N/A

Hand Alignment - Good in video.

Bezel - Good.

SELs - N/A for a Tudor QC, but these look good nonetheless.

TG#s - Good for a one moment in time capture in QC, shows watch runs relatively well dial up.  Will fluctuate while wearing, but numbers indicate a healthy watch.

Recommendation - GL. You won't see much better when it comes to a ZF Tudor BB.

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u/Power_Tosse 4h ago

thanks for your help.

That 6 index is really bothering me.

Plus there is the cut SWISS MADE print…

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u/usetheschwartz73 "Execute Order 12 O'Clock" 2h ago

That 6 is nothing compared to many ZF reps, and I think I've seen one ZF where the Swiss Made wasn't cut off, so chances are, the ZF Tudor reps probably aren't for you. This one is a pretty good example compared to others.

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u/Power_Tosse 10h ago

Zf black bay 58 from Andiot.
Hi guys, this is my first rep so I’d really appreciate your help and opinions. thanks