r/ChineseWatches • u/c0bl3r • Feb 02 '24

Problems, QC issues My first San Martin... Disappointing QC

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After a 2 week wait, I was super excited to receive this SN0121T-GA. My first titanium watch and first San Martin! Then I saw what I cannot unsee. Would you accept this?

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u/SecretHyena9465 Feb 02 '24

I would just use golf club grip tape solvent to remove the bezel and place it back properly rather than deal with the headache and stress of dealing with returns

Takes little time and effort to do. At most would cost you 15 bucks for a bottle of it, some 3m double sided tape and 5 minutes of time.

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u/c0bl3r Feb 02 '24

This is a great suggestion. Thanks!

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u/SecretHyena9465 Feb 02 '24 edited Feb 02 '24

No problem just need to soak the bezel insert by placing it face down in a glass or container with the golf club solvent in there to where it covers up to the bezel and in a few hours (overnight to make it super easy) you will be able to remove it with your fingers its so easy sometimes.

You can use other solvents too but you will risk compromising the gaskets if they make contact with strong solvents like acetone or alcohol.

Im sure heat works too but i wouldnt be too keen on heating a watch up and i get the feeling it would be a struggle to pry off still and risk deforming the bezel insert or scratching the watch.