zackattack Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 So I started reading more about problems with these watches. Are these problems still happening with ones being made today? I'm just wondering if instead of looking at new ones from the TDs should I just wait for a modded version? Any input is appreciated as always Zack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 My experience 2 out of 8 movement problems, also not easy fixes. So i stay away from more sec at 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have three with sec@12, two are working fine, the third one had a much decreased power reserve, sent it off for a movement service, long story short, just went back for the third time, both times before, it ran and stopped right out the box, restarted with movement, but soon stopped again. Always stopped with the seconds hand in the same spot. I don't know if some movements come from the factory better than others, or some are just lucky. I do think that if you have one you really like, and plan on making it a keeper, it probably is wise to get it serviced by someone who knows what they are doing, and the only ones that come to mind are VAC here in the US, and Doni in Germany. Both are doing some form of additional jewels added to the movement at critical friction points. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Like panerai153 i also had 2 with power reserve problems. Just a simple service or jewel mod is not enough when you have this inside I use watchmaker in Spain they are good and fair prices. http://replicantres.com/ I think demand is high last year on ROO factory gets sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 No doubt their QC sucks!! Actually, it is non existent. I truly believe their QC consists of giving the crown a few turns, and if the little wheels start to turn, that one passes, and is cased. Too bad if it stops 5 minutes later, it's passed inspection and on the way. I don't believe their timegrapher results for one minute. I believe they have a bunch, and they insert the photo add the watch, and take a picture. or photoshop the results onto the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 +1 On that comment of panerai. And i can not blame them, look at the new releases the bumblebee, customers have sleepless nights concerning the release date. They want it so bad.........$700 rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalengkong Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 have a friend who bought 1 , it broke after few months. i'm really tempted to buy the Bumblebee, but seeing all these problems makes me stay away from it for a while. especially $700 rep - and big chance to be broken after few months ? no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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