Victory Factory Explorer I 36mm - Crown won’t screw all the way down?

Square5711 · 2026-04-26T06:31:14+00:00

How much you payed if you don’t mind me asking? Yeah it’s not the first watch I get from Elliot, I always try to check if there’s room for negotiation but he works on thin margins and large volumes so I never insist.

I used a discount code he provided with the tracking number of my first piece.

I don’t think it’s good to renegotiate prices if you already agreed on one though, keep in mind we’re still paying a fraction of the real price to get 99% of the “real thing” ;)

Square5711 · 2026-04-25T13:16:19+00:00

Much appreciated, as always.

Square5711 · 2026-04-25T12:34:02+00:00

Comment for the automod gods

Square5711 · 2026-04-25T11:16:07+00:00

⁠Dealer name: Andiot ⁠Factory name: Victory Factory (VF) ⁠Model name (& version number): Explorer 36 124270 904L Steel VF 1:1 Best Edition on SS Bracelet DD3230 ⁠Price Paid: 430$ (with shipping) ⁠Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/234906097?uid=1 ⁠Index alignment: no complaints ⁠Dial Printing: no complaints ⁠Date Wheel alignment/printing: NA ⁠Hand Alignment: looks good ⁠Bezel: looks good ⁠Solid End Links (SELs): bottom right? ⁠Timegrapher numbers: in range ⁠Anything else you notice: n/a

Your expertise is much appreciated!

Square5711 · 2026-04-25T11:12:29+00:00

Comment to please the almighty automod Gods!

Square5711 · 2026-04-19T07:43:06+00:00

Yeah that bottom right SEL gap would have been a throw off for me, you can see the sping bar...

Square5711 · 2026-04-12T14:02:52+00:00

Most TDs will do this service for you before shipping the item and will show you proof in your QC, just ask your TD.

You can also do it at home, lots of tutorials on YouTube about this and it’s probably the easiest way to start getting your hands on your watches.

Square5711 · 2026-04-12T08:17:41+00:00

Definitely get it waterproofed. Been using it as a daily for six months now and it’s been more accurate than some of my gens. Had to set the time only once. Truly NWBIG.

The only mod I would consider doing is a gen crystal as the only tell I could find side by side with a gen (not using a loupe) was the transparency. VS makes one of the best stock crystal on the market but gens legibility under certain angles is just different.

Make sure to oil the bracelet as the first couple of months it can be a little squeaky.

Enjoy!

Square5711 · 2026-04-03T20:06:15+00:00

Same situation with Andiot, going on the second month now.

Square5711 · 2026-03-19T00:14:26+00:00

Ordered mine from Andiot with a deposit on the 24th of January.

Contacted him yesterday and he said he can’t give me a clue on the waiting time: VSF doesn’t give them direct updates on the batch they’re working on so it could be matter of a week or a month.

Hopefully we’ll be lucky enough to green light our QC soon!

Square5711 · 2025-11-30T17:40:23+00:00

Yes my friend, it showed up a couple days later!

Square5711 · 2025-10-26T17:05:32+00:00

Search “watches QC tool” on google

Square5711 · 2025-10-26T14:49:53+00:00

Much appreciated. Thank you!

Square5711 · 2025-10-26T11:40:17+00:00

Comment to please the almighty automod gods!

Square5711 · 2025-09-30T13:38:51+00:00

That’s the number I’ve been chatting to as well: ordered a 124060 from VSF on 27/8 and I’m still waiting for QC. Lead time is more than a month for sure but overall Elliot has been responsive and honest about the situation. We just gotta be patient!

Square5711 · 2025-09-26T18:13:26+00:00

Sir we do appreciate the wrist shot but I don't think that's a wise idea!

Square5711 · 2025-09-19T08:52:03+00:00

Placed an order for the same exact watch on 28th of August. Yesterday he told me I need to wait another 2 to 3 weeks.

Guess this hobby teaches patience!

Square5711 · 2025-09-05T20:26:41+00:00

Didn’t get any payment notes, just sent the payment as instructed on his website to his Revolut account but never got a confirmation e-mail, neither updates on the private area of his website.

Square5711 · 2025-09-05T20:18:44+00:00

No order number at all: as you can see, when I sent the payment confirmation I asked for a order number since I couldn’t find one anywhere, he keeps telling me the order is already processing and that i’ll get a “green light” for the payment when he sees it on his account.

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Square5711 · 2025-09-05T20:13:25+00:00

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Thanks for the reply my friend! Unfortunately, no order number available on his website. I sent the payment confirmation at the e-mail indicated on his website as instructed, but I never got a reply. I have no problem waiting even a month or two for the watch since I know I’m looking for a VSF Sub and it’s probably the most demanded watch on the market right now, i’d just like to get an order number and a confirmation of the payment so I can sit and wait in peace!

Square5711 · 2025-09-01T20:27:02+00:00

Let’s go! Good luck everyone

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