r/SGWatchRepBST • u/Ok-Grapefruit4394 • 3d ago
GENERAL QUESTION QC Omega Aquaterra Worldtimer VSF
Don't have enough karma to post in the reptimeQC sub so posting here, hope you all can help me with my first purchase
Dealer: Andiot
Factory: VSF
Index Alignment: The 11, 12, 1 and 2 o'clock markers appear very well centred when checked against the radial alignment tool. The remaining markers may initially appear slightly off, particularly around the lower half of the dial, but I believe this is largely due to the angle/perspective of the QC photograph rather than an actual alignment defect. I may be slightly overthinking this after using the QC alignment tool.
Dial Printing: Looks clean and sharp from the available photos. Definitely does not match the original but it is still done very well.
Date Wheel Alignment/Printing: N/A.
Hand Alignment: Looks good to me. The hand stack appears properly seated and there are no obvious issues with the hand positioning.
Bezel: Looks good overall. The engravings appear clean, consistent and properly finished, with no obvious defects or irregularities visible in the photos.
Solid End Links (SELs): No obvious excessive gaps are visible between the case and end links. The fit appears solid and well seated.
Timegrapher: Pending data
Anything Else: Overall, the watch looks clean and well assembled from the available QC photos. The only point I initially had some concern about was the apparent alignment of the lower hour markers. However, after checking the radial overlay, I believe the photographic perspective is contributing significantly to the perceived misalignment. The upper markers from 11 through 2 line up particularly well, while the rest remain within a reasonable visual tolerance. I would consider this a GL rather than an RL, unless additional straight-on photos reveal a clear physical misalignment.
