Background on QC Pics
One of the huge benefits of the rep community and working with trusted dealers is the availability of QC pics.
Some years ago, QC pics did not exist for rep watches.
As members of this rep community, we have the benefit of QC pics. After buying the watch, the dealer takes the time to examine it and photograph it for your review and acceptance.
QC pics are a privilege. If you think about it, it is remarkable to have the opportunity to review QC pics for a replica product. This opportunity should not be abused. Therefore, it is important to understand what QC pics are for and how to use them properly.
Purpose of QC Pics
QC pics have two purposes:
1. To make sure you are going to receive the watch your ordered
2. To identify any significant flaws in the watch
How to Use QC Pics Properly
QC pics should not be posted for general review.
Do not post QC pics and ask questions like, “Here are my QC pics. What do you think?”
If you don’t see a flaw in your QC pics, it is not proper to post a pic and see if some experienced member can spot some tiny flaw that might is unlikely to be noticeable while wearing the watch.
A QC pic can be posted in connection with a specific question about a significant problem.
Posting a QCC pic is proper to make sure you are getting the watch you ordered. For example, let’s say you order a V7 and are not sure if the QC pic shows a V6 or V7. You can post the pic and ask that question.
Posting a QC pic is also proper for asking about a specific potential significant flaw with the watch. You can post a QC pic and ask other members what they think about that flaw, how common it is, etc.
QC pics should not be posted about tiny flaws that require magnification to see. For example, “When I zoom in on QC pic of the dial, it looks like the bezel may be off by 1 degree. Should I accept the watch?”
Things to Keep in Mind
Watches are not refundable for TDs. After a TD buys a watch from a factory, they cannot return it. If there is an obvious defect in the watch, they exchange it but they cannot return it. A tiny flaw that can only been seen under magnification but not on the wrist is not grounds for a TD to exchange the watch. Likewise, it should not be a reason for you to reject the watch.
Variations occur in manufacturing. There may be small differences from batch to batch in the same watch. In fact, many newcomers to this hobby are surprised to learn that even gen watches have flaws, anomalies, and variations (check out this post for a few examples).
Will the "flaw" be visible on the wrist? When looking at TD pics, think about whether an item of potential concern will be visible when you wear the watch. If it takes a magnifying glass to see a tiny variation, that is not good reason to reject the watch.
One of the huge benefits of the rep community and working with trusted dealers is the availability of QC pics.
Some years ago, QC pics did not exist for rep watches.
As members of this rep community, we have the benefit of QC pics. After buying the watch, the dealer takes the time to examine it and photograph it for your review and acceptance.
QC pics are a privilege. If you think about it, it is remarkable to have the opportunity to review QC pics for a replica product. This opportunity should not be abused. Therefore, it is important to understand what QC pics are for and how to use them properly.
Purpose of QC Pics
QC pics have two purposes:
1. To make sure you are going to receive the watch your ordered
2. To identify any significant flaws in the watch
How to Use QC Pics Properly
QC pics should not be posted for general review.
Do not post QC pics and ask questions like, “Here are my QC pics. What do you think?”
If you don’t see a flaw in your QC pics, it is not proper to post a pic and see if some experienced member can spot some tiny flaw that might is unlikely to be noticeable while wearing the watch.
A QC pic can be posted in connection with a specific question about a significant problem.
Posting a QCC pic is proper to make sure you are getting the watch you ordered. For example, let’s say you order a V7 and are not sure if the QC pic shows a V6 or V7. You can post the pic and ask that question.
Posting a QC pic is also proper for asking about a specific potential significant flaw with the watch. You can post a QC pic and ask other members what they think about that flaw, how common it is, etc.
QC pics should not be posted about tiny flaws that require magnification to see. For example, “When I zoom in on QC pic of the dial, it looks like the bezel may be off by 1 degree. Should I accept the watch?”
Things to Keep in Mind
Watches are not refundable for TDs. After a TD buys a watch from a factory, they cannot return it. If there is an obvious defect in the watch, they exchange it but they cannot return it. A tiny flaw that can only been seen under magnification but not on the wrist is not grounds for a TD to exchange the watch. Likewise, it should not be a reason for you to reject the watch.
Variations occur in manufacturing. There may be small differences from batch to batch in the same watch. In fact, many newcomers to this hobby are surprised to learn that even gen watches have flaws, anomalies, and variations (check out this post for a few examples).
Will the "flaw" be visible on the wrist? When looking at TD pics, think about whether an item of potential concern will be visible when you wear the watch. If it takes a magnifying glass to see a tiny variation, that is not good reason to reject the watch.
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