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Like others said. Add some oil, and later try with some rodico.
If that doesn’t work, add tiny bit of super glue to a fine point, let it stick to the ball, and when fully dry, pull
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Try using a syringe needle to pry that off. Happened to me numerous times while working on submariners.
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2024-13-08
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On subs? Did i miss sonething
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2024-13-08
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Or try NASA's best innovative DW40
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2024-13-08
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So far I’ve tried oil, tweezers, needles, picks, etc with no luck. It’s like the ball and spring are wedged against each other in the hole… thinking I’m going to need to drill it out? But that sounds pretty intimidating lol
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2024-13-08
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Wanna sell it ?
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2024-14-08
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Appreciate the offer but I got it out! Drill press made easy work of it.
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2024-14-08
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It happened to me but it was due to rust, the watchmaker machined it with a milling cutter and put a new one
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2024-18-08
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I ended up getting out using a drill press, worked really well.
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2024-18-08
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Hello, I've had my 126610LN for about a year, with literally daily use and now it has had enough of my use and abuse. I can wind the watch, I can set the date forward, but cannot adjust the time.
I also cannot feel the clicks/different setting positions when pulling the crown. Did I do big damage or small damage? Is this something I might be able to fix, or is it better left to professionals?
And I haven't been overly agressive with it... Added note, just now checked and the whole thing has stopped. Still same question remains, can I do something or is this movement ready for a fixup?
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...and now the watch started moving again, after taking it off my wrist. So.... By logic, something is loose or then some broken pieces are inside causing this. Dunno..
Edit: yup, shaking the watch an bit made it move again, so something is by my logic loose inside the watch. Have to mention also, that winding the watch fully feels gritty in the end. It didn't feel like that in the beginning, but I think that I may have over wound it, possibly multiple times.
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Wait for the right time to come around and then wind the watch up.. kids a good en..
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2024-13-08
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Lol, only 23h and 30minutes or so.. also it stopped again... Starting to think that the manual winding could be fubar also since shaking it made it move. Cursing by myself because I got this mainly for reliable movement and longevity
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2024-13-08
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Nightmare I suppose we all take a risk when buying reps. How long has it lasted. I carnt help myself from buying more my TD has banned me😂
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Kudos on the humor though, made me chuckle a bit. It's the best medicine for bad situations.
And yes, it is only a repwatch, but still bit of a bummer.
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2024-13-08
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I totally agree it’s still a fair chunk to fork out especially if it’s a super clone. Chin up bud
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Well this was the risk/reward that I was willing to take. Did I learn from it? Nah, I'll most likely do it again. 😂
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2024-13-08
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Class.. that’s the spirit..😂
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2024-13-08
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Quite exactly a year of daily use. We had a good run, maybe I'll get it fixed, maybe I'll get VR3235 from Ali. Let's see how this plays out.
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2024-13-08
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Ye it always worth having a go yourself tools and parts are cheap enough on Ali👍
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just fyi, you cannot overwind these movements. they have a mechanism that keeps from being overwound.
with regard to something being loose in there, that is a real possibility. a movement clamp screw may have come loose. if it gets into the balance wheel, it will stop it.
however, it seems as though there is an issue with your setting lever or something else in the keyless. unless you are comfortable working on it, you may want to contact someone like u/MajorWilliams if you are in the US. the VS is a great movement and would likely be worth putting some money into it to keep it going.
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2024-13-08
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Setting lever issue, unfortunately it happens with these movements. An easy fix for a watchmaker.
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2024-13-08
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Allright, so maybe it would be a good time for the servicing that I didn't get a year ago either.. tempted to get some mods too, and having a fantasy model, as I'm not looking to fool anyone with having a gen watch.
Smurf bezel and hulk dial, or just hulk dial. This could turn out to be a happy accident after all.
Also, thank you xZero_Coolx for the answer. Much appreciated!
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Thank you for the reply, I'm in EU so I will probably contact Nick because he also does mods. But I'll have to save some money first, since modding and servicing can add up quite fast. 😄👌
Edit: I may be comfortable with rattling and disassembling the movement... But the movement most likely wouldn't agree with me. I have disassembled ans assembled perhaps a couple hundred laptops at work in the past...but a watch movement, yeah HUGE difference.
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The dial side of the movement has to be disassembled so it would be a good time to do mods as it shouldn't add any cost to the labor.
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2024-13-08
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good thoughts!! yeah, unless you are comfortable, i wouldnt risk it.
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2024-14-08
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Sent my watch to a repairmen and he said my new Clean Factory 116520 needs a full service. Is there anyone on the East Coast that can do that? I already messaged the 2 recommended repair ppl in the pinned comment. Thanks!
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u/Oascom is really good with this movement. He’s east coast based. He may be too far back logged, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. You may have already reached out to him.
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Where east coast you located? I found a guy in jersey city who said he didnt care if its a rep or not as hes not an authorized repair guy heard very good things from regular people who have used him gonna take my watches for a clean and lube taking the rep the first time if he does good may take my gen. Will let you know but probably wont be for a month or so.
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Word, I'm in SC so that's a bit of a drive lol. I appreciate it though
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2024-13-08
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Pm
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Is there a Chinatown in SC? If so you can find someone there.
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2024-13-08
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Oooh that's a great idea!
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I live in NC. I know a very honest and reliable watchmaker that works on reps out in California. He’s kinda pricey IMO but I’ve used him 2x so far. Once for My ZF AP 15500 and once for my CF 116520. The 116520 needed a full service about 2-3 months ago. It costed me about $375 total. I think it was on the pricey side but he said it was due partly to inflation and the fact that the 4130 movement is more complicated and takes more time to disassemble and reassemble. The full service included shipping and a full breakdown/cleaning of the 4130 movement. When I got the watch back, the turning of the crown is smooth like butter and the watch looked shiny like new. I have his info if you want it and don’t mind shipping your watch. Turn around time was about 2 weeks time.
I also want to add that good help is hard to find. I looked around for people local to me and they were either backed up or just flat out not interested in working on my 4130 Movement. When I found this watchmaker in California, he was very thorough with explaining things and even offered a warranty for a full year after I get my watch back. I don’t mind paying for quality and peace of mind. Good luck with your future endeavors.
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2024-16-08
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Can you send me his info?
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2024-17-08
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PM me
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2024-18-08
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PM’d thanks!
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2024-19-08
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VS3235 is +2 on the wrist but when I leave it crown up overnight, it gains 18 seconds. How do I regulate it to be more consistent in all positions? I don’t have a timegrapher. Thank you.
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2024-13-08
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Comment for the mods. Thanks for any help!
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2024-13-08
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I would just find another position
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Yeah I know but I just want to know how to fix it to be more consistent in all positions.
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I had similar issues so I bought a time grapher, and open up my watches to regulate.
Measure in 5 positions then regulate. Record before and after measurements.
Synchronize with atomic time, note the time stamp in a spreadsheet and then compare after 24-36 hours. Rinse repeat until happy with consistent and reasonable accuracy.
Time grapher can also help determine what is the is fast position and which is slow.
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Thank you for the advice
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No problem! You can get a standalone timegrapher like a Weishi 1000 that YouTubers use, or get a USB timegrapher that costs $30-40 and download TG timegrapher.
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https://youtu.be/vz_1rhl1lvY?si=YerK3fo9zMiEVHJk
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Has to do with just how movements work. Technically speaking, it can be many issues - endshake (up and down distance) in the hairspring, endshake in gear train or even in mainspring. Generally, vertical position face higher variation than face up/down because both pivots are engaging with the jewels and it causes slightly more friction. Rate all has to do with amplitude, which is affected by the above (and more) points.
There is no easy way for amateur enthusiasts to 100% get even rates/amplitude. For starters, you’d want a jeweling set and measure/set all endshake to be equal across all gears. Then make sure your hairspring is equally in position between the prongs of etachron regulators.
At the bare minimum, make sure all the major jewels are clean and have equal oiling on both sides of the movement.
Then regulate it as close as possible so that vertical / horizontal have as close to net 0 s/d. For instance, if your vertical is +18, then make your horizontal -18. You will find as you this, it will end up being more closer to +/-5~8 or so between both positions.
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Thank you for the elaborate explanation I appreciate it.
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Hoping someone in the know can help me out as I’ve come to a bit of a dead end!
The strap on my rep 42mm Offshore has torn off and I’m struggling to find a replacement.
None of the TD’s I’ve spoken to so far have been able to help & some have asked if I know which factory it’s from, but the watch was given to me by a friend, and he himself was given it by a friend.
Anyone had any experience with replacement rubber straps, more specifically for the 42mm Offshore? If you could direct me where to go that’d be hugely appreciated… would hate the idea of the watch sitting in my drawer collecting dust!!
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Buystrap.com
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2024-13-08
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Legend, thanks. Most of the stuff on UK sites seem poor quality. I’ve seen those guys do free international shipping too !
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2024-13-08
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Cheers, hope you find what you’re looking for!
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2024-14-08
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Looking for someone in US/Canada to put working movement from black Maxi Marine watch into white UN MaxiMarine. Basically swap movement into white case + dial + hands. Both are the exact same movement. Please quote
https://preview.redd.it/bu4tfcydnhid1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c14417137b5a5f708567afb5cd29f7250c9c0253
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2024-13-08
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Lmao bro this isnt a store
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Lol bro, yet there on the right-hand side of the subreddit are a list of trusted watch smiths from around the globe, and rules regarding asking for and acquiring services bro.
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2024-13-08
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Holy shit u right my bad
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2024-13-08
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That's okay. We were all rep newbies at one point.
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2024-13-08
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I just received the watch and screwed up the date and alignments. I just stuck it to the 2nd position so it doesn't move anymore and have left it.
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I'm located in FL USA
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2024-14-08
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Factory?
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Manual winding my Daytona feels a bit rough, like sand or particles are in the gears, should I put some Moebius on the winding gears?
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is the watch fully wound? sometimes when watches are fully wound, the mechanism that keeps the movements from being overwound (a sliding mainspring in the barrel) can result in a gritty feeling.
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2024-14-08
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It only feels gritty when it has to be wound from zero
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When there is more tension in the main spring it is pretty much gone
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okay. are you okay working on movements? if i had this on my bench, the next easy thing to do would be open the case back and try to hear where the grinding is coming from. if i cant locate it, i first take off the automatic winding mechanism. sometimes they interfere with each other where it may feel like they are fighting each other.
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btw, chronograph movements can be particularly finicky. i wont even work on them. the movement may just need a service.
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I will open it up and maybe lubricate the winding gears a tiny bit, I have worked on movements quite a few times
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Thx for the reply btw
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good luck!!
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So for these, the SH automatic modules do feel gritty quite often. Lubrication of the easily accessed jewels on the module won't solve the issue for you. You'll want to pull the automatic bridge apart and clean all of the parts thoroughly. While the bridge is off, you can manual wind the watch to see if the gritty feel is gone (I'm sure it will be) which now isolates the issue. After cleaning the parts you'll want to use a very light touch on the oils, less is more in this area of the movement. A tiny touch of 9010 on the posts of the reversing wheels before putting the smaller gears back into the red gears. Then see the oil chart for the rest and be careful to not overfill the jewels.
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Hi All, I was hoping someone could help me out or give me some guidance.
I just received my VSF Aqua Terra World Timer from a TD and can’t seem to get it working… I’ve tried manually winding the crown and it does nothing. The rotor seems to freely move, although has some noise (which seems to be common with these).
My QCs showed the watch working and movement being pretty accurate.
Thanks!
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Send ur TD a video and ask for replacement
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2024-14-08
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How many winds did you put in it?
I'd send a vid to your TD - see what they could do.
I've never seen those on the wrist before. Are they huge or do you have a small wrist/hand? If I wore that it would be like that scene from Top Secret...
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2024-14-08
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I was just looking at gen and it is rather large for my 6.75 inch wrist. It’s 43mm.
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2024-14-08
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Thanks will do!
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2024-14-08
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Will do! I put most likely around 20-25 winds in... To answer your last question, the watch is large but I like the look of a larger watch.
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Omegas wear smaller than their size suggests. I have 6.75" wrists too and it wears pretty well, unlike Breitling or IWCs which tend to look big.
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2024-14-08
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Double this should be 45-50 winds to fully wind the movement.
Sometimes a little knock into your hand can get it going
Make sure crown is pulling out and setting properly, then it’s fully wound
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2024-14-08
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That crown screws out.
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2024-14-08
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I have definitely wound it 45-60 times now.. Still no luck.
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2024-14-08
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Give er a smack
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2024-14-08
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Most automatic watches when you wind for a good 5 or 6 winds should atleast start the movement, if 20 doesn't do then there is definitely something wrong, take a video and contact your TD chances are that he will ask you to take it to a nearby watchsmith and will offer to pay or ask you to ship it back if it costs more (he will then probably replace the movement). Most of the good TDs do this. I have the exact same vsf model and it's beautiful.
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2024-15-08
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Check the glass side of the movement. Does the hairspring look normal or does it look like there might be some kinks?
Usually during shipping, dropping packages and etc can damage the movemenet
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2024-15-08
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The size of that thing
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2024-15-08
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Who is the TD seller?
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2024-15-08
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Thanks! Working with the TD now to get this sorted out.
I’m laughing at all these comments on the watch size… the picture is definitely not doing me justice but looks much better (proportion wise) in person.
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2024-16-08
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Yes, sometimes the picture wouldn't tell the whole story.
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2024-16-08
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omg that was very ugly
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So I have this rep watch I got on canal st in nyc a couple years back. I’m not super well versed on luxury watches but I believe this is a rep of a women’s datejust. My issue with the watch is that I have veryyy tiny wrists and it’s still quite loose even with all of the screw links taken out. I’ve been to two different watchmakers hoping to have a couple of the permanent links removed. When I bring it in they just look at the watch and tell me they don’t want anything to do with it and then basically shame me out of the store. The last watchmaker basically told me I’d be a fool to spend any money on it. I like the watch and don’t care if people can tell it’s fake, I’d just like it to fit. I’m curious to know how much it would be to remove the permanent links if it were possible and thought I’d post here since there’s less bias around rep watches. Thanks in advance :)
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Honestly, they’re right, the service to remove links would cost more than the watch is worth. You would be better off buying a newer, higher quality rep watch that you CAN fit to your wrist. If very attached to that watch, keep it for the sentimental value.
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The watch did come with an adjustable bracelet it’s just still loose with all the screw links removed so if I got a more expensive rep I’d most likely have the same problem. Thanks :)
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Not necessarily- do you know how many links you had removed? In any event, they are correct in stating that it wouldn’t be worth the cost of removal given the quality of the rep.
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Looks like it requires a tool called a link separator. I found this youtube video demonstrating use of the tool:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Dzl1hA5i1-Q
Tool in question:
https://www.esslinger.com/rolex-jubilee-watch-bracelet-link-remover-tool
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Yea cause it’s an insult to real watchmakers it’s what puts them out of business get a 250$ rep and call it a day that 45$ special is bad
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I have done this my self with a generic jubilee. You dremel cut right down the middle of one of the links and then use two pliers to seperate and remove the link. This of course is destructive but you have the adjustable links anyhow. Make sure to only do this to links with no taper.
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I removed every link except the two connected to the clasp
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2024-15-08
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Thanks!
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Thanks!
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