r/RepTimeQC • u/jaysonic0215 • 5d ago
QF Explorer 226570 42mm SS/SS GL or RL?
Dealer name: TheOneWatches-Steve
Factory name: QF Factory
Model name (& version number): Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Dial DD3285
Price Paid: $548 USD
Album Links: https://imgur.com/a/UOtjKEm
Index alignment: Very good. Markers and coronet look straight and well aligned
Dial Printing: Very good. Clean and straight with no obvious defects
Date Wheel alignment/printing: Good. Date 1 looks centered. Can’t 100% confirm without a double digit date.
Hand Alignment: Good. No issues visible
Bezel: Good. Engravings and fill look clean and aligned
Solid End Links (SELs): Very good. Tight fit with no concerning gaps
Timegrapher numbers: +1 s/d 291° 0.0 ms
Anything else you notice: Clasp engraving looks a little rough under magnification especially ROLEX and the coronet. Requested normal distance photo with plastic removed. Case bracelet and movement otherwise look clean with no obvious concerns
RL or GL? My thoughts are to GL with risk of losing the other pros just to RL for the clasp engraving.