gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi guys, I was just changing my dial and was really excited because I managed to put the date change at exactly 12 o'clock in just 2 tries! But the I wanted to insert the stem again and pushed on the little lever ( it's a ETA 2836-2 ) But now it wouldn't grip the stem. So I pushed the lever again and took the stem out. Try 2 I want to push the lever but to my surprise the little flap/lever was gone! Now it is just a hole and the seconds are running which is not correct. Is this fixable or do I need to send it to a repair guy? This is my only watch at the moment:-( My IWC has a broken datewheel so can't use that one either.. I am so down at the moment... Please advise this poor fellah.. EDIT: A view pictures of the process. This was my first keyless works repair. But it happened when I wanted to change dials and put the stem back in. Ok wear these..Don't worry when the chalk of these get's on your dial, you can clean it later in the process old dial Dial protector to take the hands off New dial, I know it looks dirty now but off course I will take that off before I install the hands. Then the keyless works went south..But thanks to the great tut from sneed here on RWG I managed to take it apart and put it back together. I managed to do this also with the mental support of zeleni and his vodka advice. I will not repair another movement without vodka..;-) I do not have a final result yet because when I fixed the keyless works and managed to reinstall the date wheel ( pretty hard with an BK overlay ) the vodka and red bull finished working. It was 04.30 in the morning! I was exhausted! So tonight I will finish the little project and post a picture of the result! Thanks again for all the support and distraction ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This is what i have doen when shiits like this happen, look it onely helps for the time being! You will need to get it fixed! But... POOR your self a huge Vodka Redbull, mix it 50/50 (so its strong) drink that, and just enjoy the forum for one day, forget about watches just write some bullshiit, start a wierd topic, pick a fight ect ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Mmm, closest rep watchmaker is domi in Germany and has a waiting list of 8 weeks..:-( Then I will die of an alcohol overdoses if I have to drink vodka redbull for 8 weeks.. Faster to order a new one from BK..haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Mmm, closest rep watchmaker is domi in Germany and has a waiting list of 8 weeks..:-( Then I will die of an alcohol overdoses if I have to drink vodka redbull for 8 weeks.. Faster to order a new one from BK..haha Then its a perfect "driv in period" to get your body used to VRB! 8weeks of that shiit and i would ve in haven It will be fine, you will see Fxrandy could probebly help you try to pm him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Zelini for the comforting words.. I will try and contact FXrandy.. Here we go then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Zelini for the comforting words.. I will try and contact FXrandy.. Here we go then..image.jpg Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 can't I just follow this guide? http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/132392-eta-keyless-tutorial/ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This is what i have doen when shiits like this happen, look it onely helps for the time being! You will need to get it fixed! But... POOR your self a huge Vodka Redbull, mix it 50/50 (so its strong) drink that, and just enjoy the forum for one day, forget about watches just write some bullshiit, start a wierd topic, pick a fight ect ect Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 @Gmt Well NOT after that drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh man! The days of battery energy drink and vodka! How I don't miss them. Rob, is that why you're always hyper? Crazy fok! Lol. @OP sounds like the keyless hot fudged. May want to take it all off and fix that. I always set my date change at either 3 to midnight, or 2. That way everything is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 @Gmt Well NOT after that drink Haha, it is not empty yet.. But will this guide fix the problem? I now you can't guarantee that it will fix my problem but if the chance is 70% or bigger then I will give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 btw Zelini..you really live in Cuba? I always wanted to drink real cuban rum. Any advise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Haha, it is not empty yet.. But will this guide fix the problem? I now you can't guarantee that it will fix my problem but if the chance is 70% or bigger then I will give it a try My alchole guide? Sure that fix everything No jokes aside mr E, just gave you some good advice. I never had that problem, i was always to drunk so realy i cant help you with the movement problem, but if you have alchole problem or woman problem then im the man you shoul look up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 btw Zelini..you really live in Cuba? I always wanted to drink real cuban rum. Any advise? I wish i also always wanted to seat down in a bar there and inhale the comunism and dring a real caprinja or a nice mojito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 My alchole guide? Sure that fix everything No jokes aside mr E, just gave you some good advice. I never had that problem, i was always to drunk so realy i cant help you with the movement problem, but if you have alchole problem or woman problem then im the man you shoul look up haha then let's have a drink..;-) I wish i also always wanted to seat down in a bar there and inhale the comunism and dring a real caprinja or a nice mojito I would love to taste a real cuban Mojito. I drink it a lot here, but experts say nothing beats a real cuban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 My wife is Cuban. I can attest to that. Nothing beats a real Cuban. Lol Havana club is being imported from Canada from last I checked. I find that mojitos tend to be interpreted differently and always have more mint than they should. Love them in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 A good friend of mine works for bacardi, he is expert in making a mojito and even he says that if you try one in Cuba it always beats the ones here in europe.. And as you say, very nice to drink in the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Guy's take a look at this shiit!!! It taste like garbage, but after 8cans its ok i found them in Germany! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 try this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I think i make them best!!! At least thats what my friends says But i drank some amazing ones in Dubrovnik two summers ago god damn they where nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 And that's how you go from a keyless works problem to a mojito in 21 posts..Thanks guys..;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Im of to bed you fockers! I have a early start in the morning, need to pic up my wifes company car from service, then take my doughter to a museum ect ect... Gmt good luck with the movement mate, just DONT stop drinking!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Im of to bed you fockers! I have a early start in the morning, need to pic up my wifes company car from service, then take my doughter to a museum ect ect... Gmt good luck with the movement mate, just DONT stop drinking!!! Cheers Thanks for the distraction and tips..;-) sleep well! ( while pouring another vodka) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 GMT I think a big problem has been overlooked in this discussion , two are you sure two watches! You are slacking now go down the members sales board and get some back ups! disclaimer : I have nothing for sale at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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