mysql Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) I have a smp eta 2824 version from PT. The bezel has the standard "innie" instead of an "outie" position. I can't pry it off with my finger and don't want to scratch it up with a knife tool. Also the crown seems to have stripped as I can't screw it down when not adjusting time. It pops back out. How much would it cost to get these two things taken care of? Edited March 25, 2006 by mysql
thealphabeta Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 How long have you had it? If its new you should ask PT to take care of it!! There is a guide at: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...topic=18454&hl= I know you said you dont want to scratch the case but if your very careful you'll be fine!
mysql Posted March 25, 2006 Author Report Posted March 25, 2006 How long have you had it? If its new you should ask PT to take care of it!! There is a guide at: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...topic=18454&hl= I know you said you dont want to scratch the case but if your very careful you'll be fine! It's brand new. I'd rather not do it myself
thealphabeta Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 It's brand new. I'd rather not do it myself I suggest you email PT and tell him whats happened regarding your crown. Hes a good guy and sure he'll sort you out! Are you in the UK? I have done one before, its not too tricky but can understand your hesitance! Dave
jraines87 Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 I'm sure Ziggy, or BRJ would do it fairly cheap if you don't want to try it yourself...
thealphabeta Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 I'm sure The Zigmeister, or BRJ would do it fairly cheap if you don't want to try it yourself... I agree, The Zigmeister and BRJ are sound. Its not too time consuming so they could do a good price
mysql Posted March 25, 2006 Author Report Posted March 25, 2006 I messaged The Zigmeister a few days ago and never got a reply. Ticket tracker said he read it.
thealphabeta Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 Try big red joe then! Are you in the US?
mysql Posted March 25, 2006 Author Report Posted March 25, 2006 Try big red joe then! Are you in the US? Yes.
mysql Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Posted March 26, 2006 hmmm, I decided to do it myself. Used a watch knife (came with a watch kit I bought) and popped the bezel out. Once off, I could pry the bezel off slowly using my fingers. It was stuck on with tape. I realigned it and put 4 drops of superglue down so it would stay in place. Then I snapped it back on and it looks perfect. I managed to make a small scratch on the top band, it's close to the bezel and hard to see. I am not going to even bother buffing it out.
thealphabeta Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 Good work matey - glad to hear it all went ok!
Nebakanezzar Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 I managed to make a small scratch on the top band, it's close to the bezel and hard to see. I am not going to even bother buffing it out. sorry I didnt see this sooner, I was going to suggest you cover the knife, or other prying tool, with tape...this way you dont have to wory about scratching anything.
mysql Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Posted March 26, 2006 sorry I didnt see this sooner, I was going to suggest you cover the knife, or other prying tool, with tape...this way you dont have to wory about scratching anything. I used a microfiber towel across the bracelet when I was prying the bezel off. I guess it slipped because I don't recall seeing the scratch before. Ah well, not a big deal. The watch looks great. I use something called Zaino (zainobros.com) on my RX-8. It is a polymer protect that keeps the paint beading for about 8 months after application. It also acts like sunblock.. I used that over my SMP then used the zaino gloss spray. The watch feels silky to the touch, and smells good enough to eat
700club Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the tape tip guys. Your thread encouraged me to align my own SMP insert today. Thanks Guys! How did I do? Before After Edited March 27, 2006 by 700club
RWG Technical Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 I messaged Ziggy a few days ago and never got a reply. Ticket tracker said he read it. I answered on the forum...or at least I thought I covered it on the forum... I'll go read the PM again... RG
mysql Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) I answered on the forum...or at least I thought I covered it on the forum... I'll go read the PM again... RG I have a short memory, I don't even remember what I PM'ed you about. Here's pics of the final product: Edited March 27, 2006 by mysql
700club Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 fantastic! damn your a great photographer.
jsph Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 great job with the bezel -- daredevil! -- and excellent, excellent photos. enjoy the watch! ... and good luck with that stripped crown...
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