KneeDragger

Good evening gents. I have a BK Sub, 116610, and I recently lost the bezel pip. Im not sure where to look for a new one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Evening gents. I just want to confirm the stem should be in the time setting position when removing it.

Thanks in advance.

Is anyone aware of a good rep for the BB chrono? I see some for sale on Puretime, but the consensus over at RWI seems like nobody makes a good one yet and most are DH Gate specials. 

I was over here wondering who I offended. 

Evening Gents. Has anyone had any experience with these clone GMTs? The price seems right but I wonder if I'd be better off snagging an ETA 2893. Its for an Explorer II I'm finally putting together.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324839521890?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item4ba1f1be62:g:KigAAOSwOPZhbvDB&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSvhAqMt0wg86xg8aAkgjQJBKfDRBO3IuSyV4jrHB2sHYmlL82duyWbUdLCxd%2FfLIdwAuLNW1bnovem1n%2FmMpLXKaN3WdYT%2BX7y%2BQcsNIYiYidX6lTpA0P5eeO2F1jdW4GWL%2B8Y7sGXAC4SbeY1kY0vbVzq9pAU8g5rkXgq4u7vt8Fwspj5zH69P%2BOkRKYTpwKKmjlCNkWksMPjseFRXLvXmBiwxWCCRjfLs9WCCJAX9SJWDqrNkzsmdiWmGkDrdN5nZfi6Zsio%2FWpWpRFWTf6KnorDSKdAyEYJibmfTQ9fXmj5RKfDmyTD0p7x3umq%2F%2Flf%2BJywAIXbVz5h00v8Kvo%2B4QbzTxoOwYfpR0LMRk%2Fwh5iyZDVCQcihCHzhBc1YxR4%2BPV6X8wiqg%2BzZ99K3ZOrym3LGahaOXVBvKL%2FLyumDSKbm031X7lcjZwg0O7ikP2KGy2f6xF6z19EpZrc0qFGH7x9kbiTF9wp0IoBAGAPJGh5v5ywRGsEWxRVfvaP3M9AdIYiTcHx%2B3I5e37kOH6l0Pig1F79%2F6KHYN4NoO4rPTdL9%2F%2FXBhTte3VupTWq84CM2SducT4FxVDb9mzRFaPk1Nh0CP%2FuACSqcYyOEYtfDew7q153mQBleKUeioKI1vPJc%2BLJ9O4Jjj4t3PesAdpFjcr0dvz5Xv%2BMeMsIah%2BPIOOtmJRI%2BiQN3sAN1q3j7BYM5oyEzhIE1qOBZu1Uz5q1GMiNpR6NBM1OSB%2FSD7BbYBBvKC8hbcJNgjPu%2F5o6sCgBTUROQ7RXQ1ejRyDB8dYnzq0wF2yjEFiRRKjv05Ha668yULASYL5YFlKlutj0sfWg|clp%3A2334524|tkp%3ABFBM0rDE5bRf

On 12/4/2020 at 2:27 PM, hologramet said:

I dont want to say that I saw this coming, but I never liked him. He didnt feel neither helpful nor genuine. Always trying to sell old beat up [censored] as if it was something rare and the best thing since sliced bread.

Well well money; the root of all evil.


Any links to the threads where he sold rep parts?

Not to bring this back from the dead after a few months, but he was difficult to deal with, and my only interaction with him really [censored] me off. I had an absolutely beautiful Dark Side of the Moon Speedy that i regrettably traded to him for an Explorer II with an ETA as he described. When i received the watch, the thing looked like it sat at the bottom of the ocean for a year. The case was in terrible shape, and the paint had all flaked out of the bezel. I dont know how he made it look so good in the pictures. I also immediately ran into problems with the watch losing time and upon inspection it was an obvious clone movement. His responses were pretty [censored] poor. First, he told me he never traded an Explorer. Then he said he cant remember if it was an ETA or a clone. I feel like i got burned on the trade, but now I'm glad i never actually bought something from.

I've got a really decent Explorer II hand set and dial that I would really put into use. I'm having a hard time finding a GMT movement to use. I would prefer something that's 28.8 if possible. Any advice?

Thats really crazy money for that watch. 5 years ago i bought a 16013 dated to 1981 that came with the original box and all papers AND a matching ladies model, also complete with box and papers for $6000.

Thanks for the offer. I have a degausser ordered that should be here tomorrow. I'm going to see if its slightly magnitized and maybe that will help. If not i may take you up on that.

Its been a while. I forgot to update as i went along. New generic balance wheel installed, and still low amps. I removed and cleaned the gear train, and installed a new main spring. It still runs with low amperage and a beat error of about 1.4-2.0 ms. The rate also fluctuates all over the place. It will be -14, bounce to +40, down to +6, back to +30. I'm getting ready to throw in the towel and just buy a Gen ETA.

Help.

This is mindblowingly good. I have so much to learn!

E90 BMW 335i LCI. Big turbo, lots of goodies.

Oh yea, a bunch of motorcycles. 

-2007 SV1000S

-2000 SV650 (trackbike)

-2004 ZX6R (racebike)

-2016 Streetbob

Beat error bounces from .6 to 1.7ms with about -15 to +25 s/d, dial up and down respectively. I found a guy selling a complete balance wheel and bridge assembly on eBay from an ETA that he had listed for parts. 

Once that that shows up I'll do a more in depth cleaning. Thanks a bunch for the help. ?

Thanks for the tips! I ordered a gen ETA pallet and balance assy. The pallet came in Friday and its been running like a charm since install. I also gained a bunch of amplitude as well. It usually ran around 170-180 degrees but now its around 220. Could improper lube on the pallet have caused this? Ill probably put the gen balance assy in as well when it arrives to try and reduce the beat error.

Hello Gents. I have a Sub I got from Andrew at TT a year or so back. It's got a high beat ETA clone that's been running well up to a few weeks ago. It randomly stopped running so I started poking around and saw that the balance wheel had jumped the pallet fork. The impulse jewel was striking the outside of the pallet fork essentially locking the movement up. I reset the balance assembly and got it to run again but now this a continuous occurrence. Should I buy a new balance assy? Could the catch on the pallet be worn? I've never ran into this problem. 

That's an even better idea. Thanks again gents!

Thanks for all the advice guys. Its much appreciated. I gave it one more shot last night and I guess that time was the charm. It's been running perfectly since. I'm hoping it was a one time thing, but if not I may look at finding a new balance, or even finding an ETA and just swapping the movement completely. Thanks again!

So I reset the balance and it works... For about 20-30 seconds until the jewel escapes again 3 attempts and it does it every time. Any advice on what could cause this?

Thanks for the reply, I'll take a look.

I removed the rotor and took a quick video of the issue.

I bought a pretty nice Sub from Andrew about 3 months ago and today i looked down to see not working. It's my 3rd from Trusty and while he offered me a repair at 90 bucks, I don't want to wait the month for shipping if I don't have to. Is anyone wailing to maybe give me some ideas as to what may be common with this momovement?

From TT website: Nickle Plated Asian Eta 2836-2 Modified to Rolex Calibre 3135 Markings and Bridges, Automatic Movement, 25J, 28800bph

I took the case back off and as far as I can tell, the balance wheel only wants to move one way. Any help is appreciated! I'm in the Western New York area if there's some one closer than China I can ship to for the repair.

My conversation this far.

Dear 32dollface1981,

That Rolex you're selling is a dreadful fake. Take it down or I am reporting you to Ebay. Pander your counterfeit goods elsewhere.

- Kneedragger

Dear Kneedragger,

Im not sellin it as ginuine. Thats why there r no papers with it. Everyone who bid on it asked me if its real and I said them no. They know its not real so Im doin nothing wrong.

- 32dollface1981

Dear 32dollface1981,

Actually you are. Selling counterfeit goods is against eBay's terms of use.

Not once in your ad do you mention that it isn't genuine. Its shamelessly misleading. And it's also morally reprehensible that you would sell a fake that can be bought from a street vendor for 20 dollars, for over $500.

- Kneedragger

Ugh... I wish people did their homework before buying.

Edit: I reported the item number to eBay. I'd hate to see someone get ripped off on such a bad rep.

I sent him a message asking for more clarification. Awaiting a reply.

I would say so. The helium escape valve is too low.

Thanks for the welcome guys! B3n, I'm eying up a Panerai as we speak.