The diamond hour markers sit on gold-tone surrounds. In QA, we evaluate three factors: placement symmetry, seating height, and reflection uniformity. Diamonds may appear level when viewed head-on but misaligned when the watch tilts, so we rotate each dial through 360 degrees under a narrow-beam inspection lamp. The goal is to ensure the reflections remain consistent without sudden light “breaks,” which indicate uneven setting.

The two-tone Jubilee bracelet requires extra attention at the color junctions. The gold-tone center links must match the bezel plating, and mismatched warmth between bracelet and bezel becomes obvious under daylight. Each bracelet is examined against a calibrated gold reference plate for visual harmony. We also verify that brushing on the steel outer links remains linear; deviations in brushing direction become highly noticeable where polished and brushed surfaces meet.

The fluted bezel is cut from gold-tone alloy using a multi-step machining process. Champagne dials tend to amplify bezel reflections, so the ridge angles must remain constant. We inspect the bezel with both static and moving light to check for ridges that reflect too broadly or too narrowly. Ridge uniformity affects how the bezel “reads” on the wrist, making this a crucial QA point.

Sapphire crystal clarity is assessed carefully because the champagne dial can take on a warmer hue if the crystal has micro-layer inconsistencies. The cyclops magnifier is inspected at a shallow angle to confirm that the 2.5× magnification does not distort the date window edges—distortion becomes far more visible against lighter dial backgrounds.

The 3235-style automatic movement undergoes a short-duration positional timing test. For this configuration, rotor noise is checked with additional sensitivity because the two-tone bracelet can amplify high-frequency rotor sounds compared to full-steel bracelets. Any movement showing inconsistent amplitude or audible grinding is pulled for re-lubrication or replacement.

Overall, this champagne dial two-tone build passes QA when color balance, diamond alignment, bezel symmetry, crystal clarity, and movement stability all fall within strict tolerance. The warm dial tone and gold components demand tighter consistency checks compared to standard steel models.

Technical Specification Sheet (VSF Build)

(All specifications refer to the VSF construction only.)

Case

• Material: 904L-type stainless steel

• Diameter: 36mm

• Thickness: ~12mm

• Finishing: Polished lugs; brushed flanks

• Bezel: Gold-tone fluted bezel, CNC-machined with uniform ridge depth

• Crown: Screw-down gold-tone crown

Crystal

• Sapphire front crystal

• Underside anti-reflective coating

• Cyclops magnifier approx. 2.5×

• Date window calibrated for centered alignment

Dial & Hands

• Color: Champagne gold

• Finish: Multi-layer lacquer; color-stabilized coating

• Hour Markers: Diamonds set in gold-tone surrounds

• Hands: Gold-tone baton-style with luminous insert

• Printing: Solvent-based ink with high edge definition

Movement

• Caliber Type: 3235-style automatic

• Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours (usage-dependent)

• Rotor: Reinforced track for smoother winding and reduced noise

• Regulation: Three-position timing verification

• Balance: Full bridge for increased stability

Bracelet & Clasp

• Bracelet: Two-tone Jubilee-style

• Links: Brushed steel outer links; polished gold-tone center links

• End Links: Solid end links for precise case fit

• Clasp: Folding clasp with snap-lock mechanism

• Articulation: Multi-link curvature tested to prevent stiffness or uneven gaps

Other Functional Details

• Water Exposure: Suitable for daily splashes; not designed for immersion or high-heat exposure

• Caseback: Closed steel back

• Weight: Varied by bracelet sizing; designed for balanced wrist feel