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Do I really need extra links for my AF Santos Large?

Hey r/RepTime - I’m in the process of ordering an AF Cartier Santos 40mm (Large) from Steve (TheOneWatches) and I’m being told that the factory bracelet will not be large enough to accommodate my 19cm wrist without two extra links…

Is that correct? From what I’m reading online a gen Santos Large should be able to accommodate up to a 21.5cm wrist size with the bracelet so I’m surprised by this information.

Has anyone else ordered an AF Santos 40mm in the past and run into this issue?

Thanks for the help!

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u/califreze — 4 days ago

QC - Rolex GMT 126710 BLNR - VSF

Hey r/RepTimeQC - I just received QC photos for my GMT Batgirl! I took a look and I think the watch looks solid but I am curious what you all think. I am going to request a picture of the hands at 12 so I can see the hand alignment.

1.        Dealer name:  PureTime

2.        Factory name:  VSF

3.        Model name  (& version number):  Rolex GMT - 126710 BLNR

4.        Price Paid:  $625 shipped

5.        Album Links:  https://mega.nz/folder/n3B1QABQ#tQGUeoCfYxRmAZIbLmMnGw

6.        Index alignment:  Looks pretty solid to me. There might be a clockwise rotation to the 7 marker but that might be due to the perspective of the photo. I can't see the 4 o clock marker very clearly due to the hand placement, should I ask for another photo here?

7.        Dial Printing:  LGTM

8.        Date Wheel alignment/printing: LGTM

9.        Hand Alignment: I'm going to request a follow up video from TD

10.    Bezel:  Bezel LGTM

11.   Solid End Links: kinda hard to see bottom ones in the photos but they look fine to me

12.    Timegrapher numbers:  rate +1 s/d, amp 269, beat error 0.3ms, 52 degree lift – Gemini / Claude are telling me these numbers are good

13.    Anything else:  everything looks good to me

I'm relatively new to the rep world, so I would appreciate some input! I think it has some really minor flaws, but nothing I would notice on the wrist.

I am leaning towards GL, but let me know what you guys think or if I missed anything. Thanks for the help in advance!

u/califreze — 7 days ago

QC - Rolex Submariner 126610 LV - VSF

Hey r/RepTimeQC - I just received QC photos for my Submariner Starbucks! I took a look and I think the watch looks solid but I am curious what you all think. I am going to request a picture of the hands at 12 so I can see the hand alignment. Is the timegrapher result okay?

1.        Dealer name:  PureTime

2.        Factory name:  VSF

3.        Model name  (& version number):  Rolex Submariner - 126610 LV

4.        Price Paid:  $580 shipped

5.        Album Links:  https://mega.nz/folder/T6hGQTxL#1DoukooIte-rbtwJzYUtHw

6.        Index alignment:  Looks pretty solid to me. There might be a counterclockwise rotation to the 2 and the 5 marker but that might be due to the perspective of the photo. I don't think I'd be able to notice this on wrist.

7.        Dial Printing:  LGTM

8.        Date Wheel alignment/printing: LGTM

9.        Hand Alignment: I'm going to request a follow up video from TD

10.    Bezel:  Pip and bezel LGTM

11.   Solid End Links: kinda hard to see bottom ones in the photos but they look fine to me

12.    Timegrapher numbers:  rate +9 s/d, amp 242, beat error 0.0ms, 52 degree lift – Gemini / Claude are telling me these numbers are okay for a VSF with a clone movement. Should I request a second video (after more winding) of the timegrapher?

13.    Anything else:  everything looks good to me

I'm relatively new to the rep world, this would be my second rep, so I would appreciate some input! I think it has some really minor flaws, but nothing I would notice on the wrist. I'm more worried about the timegrapher numbers - are these okay?

I am leaning towards GL, but let me know what you guys think or if I missed anything. Thanks for the help in advance!

u/califreze — 7 days ago

VSF Daytona 126500 Panda by PureTime

  1. Factory name: VSF
  2. Model name (& version number): Daytona 126500 (White dial)
  3. Price Paid: $787
  4. TD: PureTime
  5. Album: https://mega.nz/folder/z640XQjT#26qQ-3mzstD2hh3-dMkf8Q
  6. Index alignment: Looks good overall to me but this is my first time. I think the 7 marker might have a tiny CCW rotation but it might just be the angle/depth of the photo.
  7. Dial Printing: I can't see any bleeding or misalignment here.
  8. Date Wheel alignment/printing: N/A
  9. Hand Alignment: I didn't get a hand alignment picture - should I request one?
  10. Bezel: It looks like there's a small dot imperfection 140 and 160 on the bezel, should I request another pic?
  11. Solid End Links (SELs): Looks okay to me
  12. Timegrapher numbers: +7 s/d, 276deg amplitude, 0.1 ms beat error

I appreciate any input, this is my first time doing a QC! Thanks in advance! 🙏

u/califreze — 13 days ago