The_Godfather Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Hi Here's an extensive series of QC pics of the AP Diver V3.5 (Swiss ETA 2824-2 25J) which was ordered just recently by myself and currently being shipped. I'm sure some of you out there may find this type of information interesting when deciding wether or not it's worth the go. Here's some of my own observations first: : Round one of the QC pics had a crooked 9 'o clock marker but this got fixed immediately after indicating it. Pics before and after are uploaded. What seemed to be scratching on the upper bezel screws on round one of the qc pics wasn't visble anymore on further pics. Remains to be seen if this was just the reflection/angle or not. Secondary pictures almost certainly ruled out ay scratching. A closer look at the inner bezels reveals some small flaws regarding the contouring of the marking - upper straight line of the four - 12 'o clock triangle - 11 o clock marker AP logo on the crown should be in a parallel line with the crown itself. Need to check upon arrival if this can be turned. AR is ok; only a slight blueish reflection, as on GEN so I've read. Lume: cant fully judge the brightness till I've seen it in real life, although the picture seems to indicate it's rather bright. The filling and contouring if rather sloppy on the inner bezel markers, which means I'll probably have it relumed.Do you know of anyone who can do both a relume and correct the contouring of the inner bezel markings? Alright, won't keep you waiting anymore, here are the pics. Pics on the wrist will follow! Marker corrected ] Lume Edited January 28, 2013 by The_Godfather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Great QC pics, who supplied them? I.E. Who was the dealer? That is how QC pics are done! Tbh, this looks great in comparison to some I've seen over the past month, enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 looks like Angus his pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalengkong Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) How do you know its SWISS movement ? did Angus provide you with the movement pic? I want to order, but i dont know the difference between Asian and Swiss movement looks like *forgive my newbie question* i mean.. what if I bought Swiss movement, but they give me Asian movement. Edited January 30, 2013 by kalengkong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I must be easy, but the only thing that would bother me is the crooked 9 o'clock marker, which you say was fixed immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbenz Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I find it nice personnally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalengkong Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Guys, I received my QC pics just now , could you please lend me your Eagle Eyes - if this is ok to accept. Thanks. Edited February 2, 2013 by kalengkong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Guys these are nice ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 How do you know its SWISS movement ? did Angus provide you with the movement pic? I want to order, but i dont know the difference between Asian and Swiss movement looks like *forgive my newbie question* i mean.. what if I bought Swiss movement, but they give me Asian movement. Didnt get a pic on the movement no. This is the part where you trust them We'll see -literally- if it has the swiss movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mch2112 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 How do you know its SWISS movement ? did Angus provide you with the movement pic? I want to order, but i dont know the difference between Asian and Swiss movement looks like *forgive my newbie question* i mean.. what if I bought Swiss movement, but they give me Asian movement. Didnt get a pic on the movement no. This is the part where you trust them We'll see -literally- if it has the swiss movement. Mine does. It's incredible, about 1 sec/day, best movement I've got so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 looks like Angus his pics Thanks mate, been a while since I ordered from him. Looks like some of the best qc photos around, even though it has a few extra added. They are very clear and face on and there is no ambiguity. ...tbh, I like qc, despite the complaints about the whole process from some on the forums. .... watches are getting more expensive lately and the qc shots of some of the other dealers can be pretty lacking compared to this layout. The one or two measly, poorly lit, crooked face shots from some dealers are a perfect way to pawn off reject watches. I keep finding I have to go again and ask for further QC to clarify something that could be nothing, but could be a ridiculous flaw. They should all do QC like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty1978 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Where's it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalengkong Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) cant waittt for it to arrive Edited February 11, 2013 by kalengkong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbenz Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 congrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Yes this was a PT order. I've received the watch by now and it looks great; what a stunning piece! Does anyobody have contact details for someone who can do the reluming / and possibly rebrush the bezel (preferably the same person). Yes I have a little scratch (superficiel) in there already ...woops, so I'm just wondering what the options are to get this out. Seems like something an experienced person could do easily. Edited February 27, 2013 by The_Godfather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon05 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Beautiful piece my friend. Great QC pics, Angus really is one of the best, Many could learn from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machete Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Vac (vaclume@gmail.com) does a great relume job. To me, a good AR coating would be a better investment to enhance your watch. Vac is based in Florida. Sent from my GT-I9100G using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thank you for the suggestion. I'm based in Europe though so that's not really ideal. Anyway, there is some bad news. The movement only works for a couple of seconds to a minute and then stops again. When you give it a little shake it works again but as said just for a moment. Does anyone have any idea idea what this could be (power reserve?) and how easy / difficult a fix this could be? Any suggestions as to who could help me on this? Obviously I'm couting on PT in the first place to provide a solution for this matter since it's clearly faulty movement (Swiss). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Great looking divers you've got there! @Kalengkong Did you already receive the watch? Pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalengkong Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 sorry, haven't take more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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