horologist Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hi to all, Some years ago I purchased a blue dialed Submariner from a guy who called himself "Paul from Apire" which has never given me an ounce of trouble having been very pleased with it as I even wore it while swimming - a good workhorse. I have a good liasion with my watchmaker who knows me quite well and has serviced many timepieces for me so I thought it was time for servicing this rep. I am not pleased that he said that the datewheel had to be replaced as it was interfering with the movement causing some problems,therefore replacing it with the original eta 2824 wheel. I mentioned to him some of the advice I found from this fourm when servicing replicas. Result is NOT pretty. Making matters worse is that although it has been pressure tested for water resistance, I am now finding that the glass steams up when I jog causing some stains to the dial which never use to happen. I know that most would say it would be more feasible to purchase another one, but it was my first replica which has semtimental value. I have other replicas but Paul impressed me by selling me a good first replica. Where can one be able to get a dial replacement as I thought I should have just replaced the movement myself and damm the service? I know that Paul no longer exists and different replicas are not easily interchangeable with parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Pics of your watch would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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