Oh well, i was told "This is a replica and of high standards but definitely not a genuine.. Please accept that it is a replica and cannot be PERFECT...
For the Pin, you can use some locktite to get it fixed tight in. Thanks"
I ordered the ingy nylon strap w/ deployment clasp the same time i ordered the watch and was hoping to be able to alternate. It hasn't arrived yet, but hopefully the strap will be a better alternative or can be rigged. Regardless, i'll loctite in the pin for the strap/bracelet i like best.
Innacurate/misaligned date wheel, single ar, lousy lume, even innacurate crown guards on reps i can deal with. I can't imagine a fix for messed up lug holes. If the strap fits worse, I may have to grind down the 12 o'clock end link so so the other side is f-d up too because the watch wants to slide around my wrist.
No hard feelings with the dealer over a $270 watch, even if the screw up is 100% due to poor workmanship, but this will be my last rep. I'll be saving for a gen 3717 or panerai.
Thanks for your input. Hopefully this thread will help someone with regards to knowing another potential flaw to look out for.