Guest REPPIN Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 AGAIN, For the third time now, I get a brand new rep from a "TRUSTED DEALER" and right out of the package, its got major problems. The watch is the new Omega Aqua Terra Day Date. This one here: http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_66&products_id=11953&zenid=e7935d158b7834409e0ebaedae0a1ca4. The movement as stated by Trusty Time is: MOVEMENT: Nickle Plated Swiss ETA 2836-2 Automatic Movement, 28800bph, 25J, Decorated Insignia Rotor, All Markings of Omega 8602 Calibre Present PROBLEM: The crown literally unscrews and pulls ALL THE WAY OUT OF THE MOVMENT, stem attached and just falls off in my hand. Here is my question! When the crown comes out with the stem attached, it doesn't look like the usual ETA Stem. Its got a weird round end and its a lot shorter than most of the ETA stems I have. So do you think it could just be the wrong stem? I am going to try an ETA stem when I get home, it BETTER FREAKING WORK! Otherwise I'm gonna have to send it all the way back to him to get fixed.
SSTEEL Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 What did it look like on your QC photos? Post a photo of the stem, and the movement when you get home, and we will see if you got what you paid for.
Guest REPPIN Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 QC Pics had the crown screwed down, it stays in the case when its screwed down, but when you unscrew it, it freewheels like its not attached to anything, then when you pull it out to set the time, it comes ALL the way out. Here is the stem and Movement.
SSTEEL Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Thats certainly the wrong stem for that movement. The movement does look Swiss, but hard to say for sure without highres photos.
Guest REPPIN Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Im just hoping that the stem didnt break off in the movement. It feels very jagged on the end, almost like its been snapped off. Well see tonight when i try to put the correct stem in it.
SSTEEL Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 If it has snapped off, its easy enough to gain access to that area without removing the dial and hands. You can access it from the rear by removing the ratchet wheel bridge.
Big Dazza Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 It looks like a part of the stem has snapped off inside the watch from the photo, movement looks like an ETA atleast from what I can see
Guest REPPIN Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 So you guys think I can get it out via the ratchet wheel bridge. Do I need to take off the autowinding mechanism as well?
automatico Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 The end of the stem is broken off...maybe in the movement, maybe not. It's not much of a problem if you have a new stem and someone to dig the broken part out and fit a new one...about an hour or so. Might not be a good idea to tear into it yourself unless you know your way around an Eta 28xx movement. Btw, it has a 17 jewel autowind assembly on it and a 2836 is a 25 jewel movement. Someone on the forum might help you out. I would not send it back for this. I can not take any work in because I have so many projects of my own to finish. ...maybe if I stayed off forums I could get caught up.
Guest REPPIN Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Well I have taken parts off and replaced them before. But never anything to do with the ratchet system/autowind. How difficult is this on a 1-10 scale?
mymanmatt Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Try your new stem first. The broken piece may have fallen out. Don't force it. The yoke may be out of position, if so you will need to access the the keyless. Good luck
importr Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 I reckon the the stem end is broken too. Also I've had a few watches direct from TDs have physical problems straight out of the box, not apparently in qc photos. Pisses me off enough not to buy from them again.
dusk Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Sorry but this image made me chuckle. I think i've been lucky with my few reps. I think i'm gonna stick to EU forum members for future buys. My last package got seized and released and was not packaged up properly after they opened it. In fact all of the bubble wrap was discarded and the watches were loose in baggies. Luckily no damage
Mark Whinn Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Personally reps should be less than half the price we are paying for them . Pot luck is just not acceptable at today's prices . My first Rep was knackered on arrival (£300) , back in April , and still waiting on it getting resolved . Must add , wasn't with Trusty though .
archierocks Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 not that it would make you feel better but the crown on the gen does the same thing all the time i have had serious problems this year in our store with tag aqua terra
Guest REPPIN Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Well heres the followup. The stem was stuck inside broken off. I took off the autowind, the ratchet wheel bridge, and slid the broken piece out. BUT THEN...my idiotic ass decides to mess up the keyless system. So I fixed the stem, but I broke the keyless. So Does anyone want to help me fix this thing. I have NO IDEA how to work on the keyless works. Anyone know a good watchsmith I can ship it to?
SSTEEL Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 PM me, I will help you out, but be quick I am winding things down work wise in prep for my upcoming vacation.
Mike on a bike Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Reppin if steel can help via PM great, if not you need a guy conus as shipping to steel from here a bitch. PM me if does not work .
panermaniac Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 PM me, I will help you out, but be quick I am winding things down work wise in prep for my upcoming vacation. Very nice offer Mr. SSTEEL!
Mike on a bike Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 This is why I do not open anything up period, sure I am capable of doing minor stuff but Like Reppin I will "F"something up and make worse.
Guest REPPIN Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 PM'd SSteel. Mike, please message me with your guy, i would RATHER keep it in CONUS. Thanks,
SSTEEL Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 PM replied. Fair enough if you wish to stay in CONUS, if you have no luck, you have my email
Mike on a bike Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Micky I have to do triangle to get by you, do not imagine any better for Reppin.
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