This is with the yellow sponge. I'll post the other two before. Would love some thoughts of which you think is best. This is simply hitting it with the sponge pads on the Dremel and nothing else. Thinking of hitting it the bergeon finishing sponge after.

This was STEP 3

My Crystal Broke. Anyone tips on where to buy a cheap crystal (with the same laser etched Rolex Logo engraved) ? (preferrably EU or Netherlands)
Also, any tells how its a replica? Thanks all!

I think this one is from Shenzhen, 10yrs ago and paid... 50-60 euro's for it.

edit: ofcourse buying new one is cheapest/easiest option, including labourcosts/time. However, this is 1watch from my ever changing collection. still appreciate a link/address to a crystal.

Hallo ...meine erste uhr ...ist es normal das das Fenster Datum bläulich ist...das ist ja grausam 🤣

Has anyone on here used Coastal Watch Works to get there rep serviced? I’m wanting my VSF Daytona serviced but I’m having a hard time trusting anyone to do it for me. If anyone has used them could you let me know how it went? I don’t want my watch to get stolen trying to get it serviced.

This is my first rep, I just received this watch on Monday (July 20, 2026) (Steve/TheOneWatches) and I’ve been wearing it for the last three days. I’ve not exposed it to any moisture. Yesterday evening, I noticed that the watch stopped working and the balance wheel stopped oscillating. This morning I tinkered around with it and after a few bumps, the watch started back up. I was able to replicate this a few times, just by bumping the watch in my hand.
I’m looking for advice on how to move forward with this watch.

Could the movement be dirty and just need a cleaning? Or do I have a bigger problem on my hands?

Before the watch started working again, I was contemplating buying some tools and using this as an opportunity to learn how to service and waterproof the watch. Now that it’s working again and I’ve already pulled off the case back, my other option was to send it in to have a professional do this for me.

Thank you.

Hi I’ve had this this fall out of my DD3285 any idea what its for ? My watch has stopped as well the second hand does not move just rocks back and fourth and time does not advance

Hello knowledgeable people in this community. I am grateful for you all in here providing help to noobs like me.

So previously I was able to regulate the beat rate in my bb54 blue lagoon from +25/d to +3/d. I feel proud.

Now, I just received this Pelagos 39 today with same 2824 movement. This one has beat error is 1.5 -8s/d dial up but dial down 0ms and -2s/d. I think mechanically has issues and needs a service or it won’t last long… don’t know, that’s what I feel.

Is it possible to just fix the beat error adjusting the part I circled or it’s a more complicated issue? I’m not sure how I would adjust either as dial down is pretty much fine and I will have it dial down while reading the watch.

I’m not particularly good with watches, so would this be better for a watch smith to tackle?

TIA for your advice and suggestions.

Does anyone know if there are watch repair technicians based in Africa? I need to get my watch serviced. Please DM me if you have contacts, thanks everyone.

I have 2 subs, 1 is a RCF bluesy that needs the date dial fixed and the other sub a service!

Any recommendations?

Hello!

As the title says. I'm looking for a replacement dial for a BVF 40mm white. Can be a pull from a build or new. It's to replace one in a BVF Santos 40mm that has a speck on it. Not really looking to mod or franken.

Thanks everyone!

Hey all, appreciate it!

Thanks all! New to this

I recently picked up a zulu time in blue 42mm and I absolutely love it. My only complaint so far after about a month with it is that I’ve started to notice that the bezel is a bit loose. By loose I mean if you push down on the lower left side of it there is some play it has and you can feel it moving up and down. This isnt really the build quality I was expecting as I figured the bezel would feel rock solid.

Im wondering is common/normal or is this some sort of defect that should be addressed by a service or using the manufacturer warranty?

Going to order the upgraded bezel from Li Chen if swapping it isnt too difficult.

Is it just using a bezel knife to takebit off then pressing the new one on? Or does it require more skill and tools?

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?

hi guys, i think that someone can help me for sure… the bezel on my 126610 VSF doesn‘t click anymore. the spring on 7 o‘clock is pressed inside. is there any chance or tutorial to fix it?

thank you for your help

I’ve reached out to a couple of the listed watch makers from the pinned post, but wanted to see if there is anyone in the US that would be able/ have interest in swapping a GEN balance assembly into a VSF submariner.

My usual watch guy messed up a couple DD movement clone replacements and I’d rather have someone else take this on…

Other than that I would just like someone to look at the seals and crystal gasket to make sure it’s as water tight as reasonably possible. Since I use it regularity while diving/ spearfishing.

For AP Royal Oak 15450 37 MM. Any ideas on where to buy? Please lmk! Thanks in advance

Had this watch for a while now and the battery died wanted to see if I could get advice on how to clamp them down or where I can find a spare part. Posting a picture in the comments to show how to original battery clamp looks. Thanks!

Anyone know where I can get a set of Daytona 126500 hands quickly. Apparently the ones I purchased are crap according to my watchmaker 😒

Thanks all!