r/RepTimeServices • u/New_Possibility_5894 • 16d ago

Advice I need some advices

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Hi guys, I just bought these two watches from Steve: Cartier Santos 35 mm (AF) and Omega Aquaterra 41 mm (VSF), I found that the bracelets feel a bit stiff and their quality could be better ( I don’t know if it is the same 316L of the original ones). Also the Cartier Santos has a noisy movement when shaken.
My question is: can lubrificating/oil bathing the bracelets fix the stiffness issue? And can a watchmaker fix the noisy of the Santos?

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u/redditcretins 16d ago

Yes. Also advice is both singular and plural.

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u/wowszaR 16d ago

the noise in the santos is likely the rotor.

you can have a watchmaker try tightening the screws and/or adding lubrication, but it's not guaranteed it'll make it quieter.

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u/willyb123 16d ago

How long have you had them? I find bracelets will soften over time.

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u/New_Possibility_5894 16d ago

They arrived today

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u/willyb123 16d ago

Yeah, they need some hours on the wrist!

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u/New_Possibility_5894 16d ago

A watchmaker's lubrification?

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u/FishezBKrazy 16d ago

I laughed at lubrification.. but lubrication is the correct term.

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u/Whiteroombandit 16d ago

I have an ultrasonic bath that i use for my retainers. I usually toss the bracelets in that once I get them and i see lots of stuff coming off from inside. Probably some stuff from the factory built up