hifijames Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Just received my first rep 116610, need you guys opinion. Is it just me, or the 6 o'clock marking is off? Everything else seems OK so far. The dealer did offer to replace it. But sending it back to China is a bit of hassel. Besides, I am wondering if this kind of quality is what we rep-buyers should live with? This is not the noob version, it's the other one that's considered by many to be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 yes unfortunately seems very crooked / ... my OCD would not let me live with it . maybe someone skilled would be able to fix it right for you..shipping back to china is a long wait.. did it not show on QCpictures or did you not get pictures before shipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifijames Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 yes unfortunately seems very crooked / ... my OCD would not let me live with it . maybe someone skilled would be able to fix it right for you..shipping back to china is a long wait.. did it not show on QCpictures or did you not get pictures before shipment? I ordered before I found this site. So no QC pictures unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hmm, tough one. Sorry for this. Anyway I see 2(3) solutions: 1. If you have the ambition and tools, you can open the watch and try to rotate the marker counter clockwise, carefully.Taping your tools in order to avoid scratching the dial or marker, applying firm power. I do not know exactly how that 6 o´clock marker is attached to the dial, but it seems well centred and being connected via 1 pivot to the dial plate. The only issue is that the marker is rotated some degree clockwise. 2. Sending the watch back to China. The less stressful way. No risk to screw up with watch opening & vice versa, but there is again the risk with the customs. This time I would insist having some QC pics, so you know what to expect. 3. Send the watch to a watch modder or watchmaker, near you. Wish you good luck on fixing this issue and please keep us updated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 yes, way off. I have the exact same dial with the 6 off, but not as bad as yours. The markers have feet on them, and when the holes are drilled off, that is what you wind up with. You must remove the marker, and either drill a new hole, or grind the lower foot off of the marker, and glue it to the dial. Not a big job, but needless in my opinion. A little QC would prevent this from happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deokhoon jun Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Who was your dealer? This looks very nice quality and sync. I think you can just correct the mark own yourself by visiting some watchshop near your town. Anyway, Can you let me know the dealer or the website?? I`d like to buy the same watch like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiyal Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Sultion 1, Spend $100 and by a TC (use the search function) dail and hands (assuming you have Swiss or Asian Swiss clone). Sultion 2 Seriously, if you can find a friendly watch shop in your city they can pop that marker off and reattach it. Your looking at 50$. I would never send anything back to china. (only my preference) Sultion 3 Send it to VAC and have him lume the s*** out of it , while straighting that marker $ 120 Where do you live, maybe some one can point you in the right direction for a repair shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifijames Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sultion 1, Spend $100 and by a TC (use the search function) dail and hands (assuming you have Swiss or Asian Swiss clone). Sultion 2 Seriously, if you can find a friendly watch shop in your city they can pop that marker off and reattach it. Your looking at 50$. I would never send anything back to china. (only my preference) Sultion 3 Send it to VAC and have him lume the s*** out of it , while straighting that marker $ 120 Where do you live, maybe some one can point you in the right direction for a repair shop I also think that a rep friendly shop is the best solution. I am in great St Louis area, anyone knows any watchmaker that won't judge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Id change the hour hand to the correct one while youre at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifijames Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Id change the hour hand to the correct one while youre at it What's wrong with it? I compared it to TC's hands but my untrained eyes couldn't see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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