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Just ordered this one myself.  Will get pics up on arrival

I totally lost track of this thread and now need two watches servicing.  At least I know the options now

Thanks everyone.  Sorry I dropped off the thread

Can anyone recommend a reputable UK rep friendly servicer?

Tried posting in the repair section but very little traction

Hi guys

A while since I've been in but my 111 and 177 need servicing. Anyone know of someone good in the UK?

Cheers

Hi All

What are the alternatives to the standard roles case back tools? I'm looking in the UK for something but on eBay it's £35 for the usual case back set but as I'm only likely to use it a handful of times I'd like to see alternatives if there are any.

Cheers

Hopefully this might make you feel better. I ordered a 7032 Caseset fro me DW - he sent it signed for from the UK. Our Parcelforce courier delivered it to another flat in my block and they signed for it. Online it says that I signed for it but the digital signature isn't mine, clearly. When I called them to ask where the he'll it was they got back to me to say the driver couldn't remember which flat it had gone to and because he'd written that I'd signed for it then they wouldn't be able to track it down. I left notices on doors around my block and never got a thing back. It even had my mobile number on the package so someone is being dishonest too.

Needless to say I had to buy another one. So there goes 2x $190.

Shows our UK service can be just as crap!!

Yeah all the top dealers will have one just have a look around. I go for Swiss if available but even then mine has a noisy rotor so may need oiling

Spot on mate - that sorted it right out. Ta

That's what these forums are all about

Not sure which part you meant to bend?

Hmmm. My clasp just doesn't lock securely. A slight pull and it opens up. Also the pin holding part ofnthe folding clasp works loose

Do you have any issues with the clasp NS?

Certainly a good choice. Such a lovely contrast

That's as it came mate

Thanks loopy.

Yeah I think you wind towards. It feels correct.

Cheers mate

Pictures don't do it justice mate. Kain are one of my favourite makers. Amazing service, amazing straps and superb packaging!

I bought this one specifically for the 026K

My New Gen Speedmaster reduced. Sorry for the bad pic, got terrible lighting in the house at night...

What a gorgeous rep. Quality is pretty impressive, bar the end links on the strap.

I have a gen Rolex Submariner and have been comparing the quality. It's clearly a reasonable gap, especially the bracelet. Overall though I'm very impressed.

The rotor is pretty noisy though - anyone else have that problem? It's the swiss ETA in this one.

...and mine. Sorry the photos are a bit of a rush job. Watch looks lovely in the flesh. Strap even better - nice Kain Heritage.

You'll have to excuse fingerprints and dust on the glass.

Silly question but you wind towards on a destro right? Assume it's just a 6497 rotated 180 degrees?

Genius - thanks chaps!

Will do mate. Got a beautiful strap waiting for it too

Hey Guys

I have the DSN 177 and want to remove some scratches from the case. How do you go about it bearing in mind the case material?

Cheers

Mine is waiting at home for my arrival tonight! I'm too excited. Luckily I have a gen speedmaster delivered to work today!

I like it, case is great. Shame about the fonts but I'm very much used to that now - how hard is it to bloody get it right. Seems so odd they take the time to make these and miss the smallest details time and time again

Thanks for your replies guys. Yes that was the eta guide I was referring to.

Just wanted to see if there were any other resources.

I'm having a go at my first service in the next couple of weeks. I've seen the guide on the ETA website but does anyone have anything better or more informative?

Cheers