Alphadawg Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 A few years ago i bought a fairly cheap Rolex Rep in Mexico. It worked great until recently. Now the movement stops occasionally. If I shake the watch it will start back. I know nothing about watches but thought I would open it up to see if anything was obviously wrong. Besides buying a tool to open the case, is there another way? If so, more questions will certainly follow. (I have an Omega Rep on order, this is addicting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 A nice ball of duct tape (sticky side out) or rubber dish gloves might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 +1^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Ball of duct tape works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 You certainly held out with one rep for longer than most of us and your first post to boot.. So.. Welcome to the Forum !! ... cruise the board you may find more watches to entice you.. AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebjunk Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just opened my first caseback, on this 5517 rep. Squash ball did the trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 If the duct (sticky ball)tape dont work just take a hammer and beat the living shi out of It, never fails. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The rubber dishwashing glove worked great, no need to resort to a hammer this time. As expected, I could not see anything obviously wrong. Interestingly though, it has worked ever since I put it back together. Now if it will just continue until my new one comes in! As for other watches, I have already found several others to put on my wish list and Christmas is coming soon. Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Im glad your watch Is running well, I hope It continues,good luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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