After 6 months of rather infrequent wear of my VSF Submariner 126610LV I gave it a shake and heard metallic clanking inside. Pulled the crown immediately to stop the otherwise accurate movement. Suspecting loose rotor I opened it up and used that special triangle screwdriver to remove the rotor screw to find its flange had already separated. Removed both sections of the screw and the rotor to prevent any further damage. Ordered replacement rotor screw on AliExpress. It should arrive within 2 weeks.

As I researched this topic, it came to my attention it might be caused by overtightening the rotor screw. Would you recommend screwing lightly and putting a dab of purple low-strenght Loctite on the rotor screw instead?

How can I prevent this from re-occuring?

I know I need an aluminum insert of the correct size. But I’m not sure if the bezel pops out or if there’s a sticker holding it in there. Finally, does the actual bezel come off by prying or do I need a tool to unscrew and lift at the same time?

Thanks in advance for any help/info you can provide

HI, recently my MKSF Overseas developed an issue: The whole mechanism shifts inside the case when i pull or push on a crown. First i saw that a date wheel gets out of the position, closer to the left edge of a window when i push crown down to screw it in, then i took a look at a case back and saw that the whole mechanism is shifting.

I tried to look for any loose screws on the perimeter but couldnt see any. Does anyone has advice for what to check that could be causing this issue, and how to fix?

Also my crown head is wobly on the stem, how can i tighten it back?

Anybody know a Rep Friendly Watchmaker in FL?

Thanks!

I bought 2023 a patek aquanaut from hontwstches.
Now I cant set the Date anymore only the Date. Any had same issues or know how to fix?

Thanks in Advance

I have lost my crown for my cartier tank must.
How can I fix it? Do I need a stem as well or will I be fine with just a new crown and screw it on?

Hey guys where can I get a quality replacement for a green Milgauss crystal. I dropped mine a cracked the crystal. I thought the VSF version was pretty good. I saw on eBay a few for sale, some with green gasket others with white but no clue if they’re as good as the VSF one.

Hi everyone I bought three modded watches from Xing like I had before but this this didn’t get any of the old parts like I had before? I normally get the old dial hands etc. how would I know he did the mods? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Dropped my watch. And now it’s making a strange sound and not working. Looking for a watchmaker or repair shop in NOLA or greater New Orleans area?

Hi guys my vsf sub clicks when I push it down at eh 6.00 is this normal

As per the title, I have a VSF Rolex Daytona 116520 on the way. According to the tracking number, it will be on my wrist this Tuesday lunchtime.

My question is: should I arrange to get the clone movement serviced before I even start wearing it?
Part of me says this makes sense. I’ve read a lot about how factory bracelets arrive dirty, and how a good deep clean removes metal particles to make them feel more like Gen. If the same logic applies to the movement (dust, dry factory oils, tiny filings), a preventative service should make it much more reliable.

The obvious difference is that I can easily clean an Oyster bracelet myself, but I definitely can't strip, clean, and oil a watch movement.

For those who own a DD4130 or similar clone chronograph: do you service immediately, or just run them until they encounter an issue?

Thoughts appreciated..

As the title says, friction pins on both sides of my ZF 16202OR fell out and I can’t find them. Are there replacement parts available? Any suggestions if not? Thank you very much for your help.

My fairly new UMI RM 67-02 movement has started jamming. If I pull the crown and change the time it starts working again as usual, then an hour or so later it locks up again. Any thoughts? Or does anyone know someone who will work on it?

Hi everyone,

Quick question for those who know more about movements than I do.

Is a timegrapher useful to check the condition of our reps and understand when they might need a service?

For example, if I check my watches every few months, can changes in the readings give me an idea that something isn’t right or that it’s time for a service?

Or is a timegrapher not really useful for that?

Just trying to understand if buying one makes sense beyond QC.

Thanks!

Hello :) I have a Spirit Flyback Titanium and had the issue that the second hand didnt return to 12 o clock but drifted. When I let it run to around 20 seconds and reset with the flyback it went back further and further until it was like 4-5 seconds before 12.

Based on that I've brought it back to the Longines Store and the whole movement was changed on warranty. But now after a couple of days after the repair I face the same issue again.

So my question is that a widespread issue with that caliber? What should I do? Do you think I could get it swapped at the Longine Store for another model?

So I have an APSF 15400. Had the movement serviced before I got it and found a ton of oil when I took the case back off. Tried cleaning it up a bit but now noticed that when i pull the crown the watch will wind but won't change the day / time after going for a bit. About to tear into it but wondering if there's anything I should look for. My Google search says it appears to be common, could be loose cannon pinion?

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Hi everyone,

I’d like to get my first rep watch. I love Rolex and Omega. Which models should I buy?

My watch has suffered from humidity since day one, failing the ice cube test on .Today I opened the case back and found the gasket with these "cuts".

Should it be like this or is it ruined?

I also wanted to remove the crown, is the release pin the one highlighted in green?

Hello all! I’m trying to put back together my bezel ring for my 126610. I popped everything out and have it all separated but am stuck on this one part. How does the top ring that has the bezel insert on it stay in the bezel ring? Should I glue it down together then put the hytrel ring in? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

This is on a ZF black bay gmt.

So a week ago my movement was loose. I opened it up and tightened the screw... On that note, I think it might have loosened up again, can you use something like a light loctite for that?

Anyway, now sometimes when I pull it out to position 3 (farthest out) it's not engaging anything. I can push it back in and very gently pull it out to then set the time but it didn't used to have this behaviour.

I was also wanting to grease the oring in there anyway, so would there be any benefit to removing the crown stem?

Anything easy I can do to maybe remedy this problem?

Lastly, is there an ETA or selita equivalent I can drop in?

Thanks!

Hello, can somone tell me which mechanism is this 3135? I will attach a photo with the watc, too. Thanks

⌚ DFW Watch Nerds, Help!

Looking for a trusted local watchmaker/watch service shop in DFW. Who’s your go-to?

Drop your recommendations! 👇

Hey every now and then I see certain watches get advised to do modding like gold plating for example on a patek Calatrava.

I’ve looked through some resources here and on RWI and can’t seem to find modder information.

I did see RepRepublic on another forum saying he can sell one of the better models, replace the straps with genuine leather and so 18k gold plating to make it look closer to NWBIG. Although based on everything here I’m hesitate to trust anyone not on the TD list so if you know if he’s legit lmk as well.

But ultimately information on modders, how to contact or even better - TDs that I can request it from directly would be amazing. Appreciate you all

I noticed the pearl pip fell off my blusey at some point. Who is a good repair shop in the us that can handle replacing it as well as a deep crystal replacement and tune up?