Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: I'm not sure, but perhaps he is suggesting that if you look again at the image of the watch on his website, it also does not have black ink....? I also thought this so I sent him pictures from his website and others. Black paint all round.. Edited January 11, 2018 by Joeytwotimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Joeytwotimes said: I also thought this so I sent him pictures from his website and others. Black paint all round.. Are you satisfied it is ARF? Are there any other SD43s you've seen from other factories that don't have the black paint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: Are you satisfied it is ARF? Are there any other SD43s you've seen from other factories that don't have the black paint? Yeah it’s arf, came in the box that arf puts its watches in also.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted January 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Rokerite said: Selective English like selective hearing for people who pretend to deaf for their benefit lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Any thoughts on this @Raddave ? You think TD should do anything or do you think it is what it is.. it’s rwi TD .. cheers mate Edited January 11, 2018 by Joeytwotimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 TD latest response ... “That is because of the camera angle, the case back doesn't have the black color on those texts.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,446 Posted January 11, 2018 I don't think you are going to get anywhere with your trusted dealer I'm afraid. If it's any consolation the paint always falls out of the engravings when the watch has been worn for a while anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rokerite said: I don't think you are going to get anywhere with your trusted dealer I'm afraid. If it's any consolation the paint always falls out of the engravings when the watch has been worn for a while anyway. To be fair we are still talking but you may be right.. and as for paint always falling out I was hoping the paint may have been better on this arf than on the noob offerings so was going to keep an eye if at all it did come out, or if it lasted and for how long. Would be good to see other members sd43 and how the paint holds up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,446 Posted January 11, 2018 As Winston Churchill once said "Jaw jaw is better than war war" hopefully he will send you a spare case back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted January 11, 2018 Too late now but you shoulda asked Santa for one o these (lifetimes supply of this problems fixative): BTW regurgitating 'QC' photos is expressly forbidden on this forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, narikaa said: Too late now but you shoulda asked Santa for one o these (lifetimes supply of this problems fixative): BTW regurgitating 'QC' photos is expressly forbidden on this forum Still got some from my noob sd4k.. and posting qc photos on a watch that I have already have in my possession for information purposes is forbidden?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) One image is qc and other image is not qc.. image I want to have opinion on is when I have Watch In my possession so not a qc image Edited January 11, 2018 by Joeytwotimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimzkie 0 Posted January 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Khronos said: 2 different watches. Agreed, notice the last “ R “ on the OYSTER. On the first watch is perfectly engraved but noticed on the second qc the R is not perfectly engraved definitely a small gap , just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted January 11, 2018 Frustrating yes , but in my opinion , you are better off the way it is , as mentioned before the paint will fall out , needing repainting , you have a virgin surface to work with , a little black nail polish will be the best thing you can do , and it will last longer .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Raddave said: Frustrating yes , but in my opinion , you are better off the way it is , as mentioned before the paint will fall out , needing repainting , you have a virgin surface to work with , a little black nail polish will be the best thing you can do , and it will last longer .... Cheers mate.. will see if I can get a caseback at a reasonable price and then I can see how long before paints starts coming out.. and then as you say I have a fresh caseback to get started on if that happens.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted January 11, 2018 I do think you should post the TDs name though - it's info the forum should be aware of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, GingerBubba said: I do think you should post the TDs name though - it's info the forum should be aware of. Not a TD here mate.. appreciate your input on this though :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: I do think you should post the TDs name though - it's info the forum should be aware of. I think he shouldn't unless he makes this an official complaint with the TD and notifies a moderator or member of staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,762 Posted January 11, 2018 Lot of fuss for a $2 bottle of Testors paint (lifetime supply). Etza rep. I could not tell that there was paint on it on your QC pic. Right model, right factory, move along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, NCRich said: Lot of fuss for a $2 bottle of Testors paint (lifetime supply). Etza rep. I could not tell that there was paint on it on your QC pic. Right model, right factory, move along. Simply informing that some batches have no paint. Just like when people wanted to know about the “28” .. that was only a font, just a simple font.. just information mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeytwotimes 0 Posted January 11, 2018 As i have previously mentioned, I know about painting caseback etc, have already done it on previous SD.. this is to inform people that some Batches may be unpainted. We had posts about the “28” font issue on rwi and now I am simply letting the forum know about this . As previous poster said.. we move on.. case closed.. case unpainted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted January 11, 2018 59 minutes ago, NCRich said: Lot of fuss for a $2 bottle of Testors paint (lifetime supply). Etza rep. I could not tell that there was paint on it on your QC pic. Right model, right factory, move along. Rich , Acrylic nail polish lasts way better then Testors Bro , for some reason .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: I think he shouldn't unless he makes this an official complaint with the TD and notifies a moderator or member of staff. And that is who you listen to, not me lol!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted January 11, 2018 For what its worth, I think its the same watch. Just the way the caseback is spun on the watch, the rotation of the QC looks the same as the rotation of the after picture. Either way, this is way to nitpicky for me....I mean its the back of the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
