APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi there, I have been an unfortunate one that has encounter a problem that has cost me a large sum of money because the person who built my planet ocean did not install the stem/crown/tube correctly. Let me explain. My Franken Planet Ocean is a 90% genuine watch with the following upgrades: Gen bezel assembly Gen dial Gen hands Gen eta 2824-2 movement Gen end links Gen bracelet sections Gen clasp Gen crown and tube Gen DWO So as you can see I have spent an awful lot on this watch !! Roughly £850 The issue that led to a vast sum of money is this: The so called watchmaker that assembled the watch installed the tube too deep into the case which meant that the crown only screwed down 2 turns. That was very difficult to screw down the crown. This was was pressure tested to 50ATM The stem was installed too long which put too much pressure on the crown when it was being screwed down. This also forced the stem into the movement. You can probably see where I'm going with this now; Last week I wen to set the time on my watch and the crown and tube stripped it's self and the stem snapped inside this Swiss ETA movement!!!!!!!! My heart sank, I did not have this watch made for me the person I purchased the watch have it to his "watchmaker" to build. This watchmaker is not on the rep boards so this is a safe thing. I however am a training watchmaker and I know how to work on watches like these so I did not have to send it away to be fixed which saved a lot of money. I had to replace the following: Stem Crown Tube Swiss movement All in total it cost me £220. All because the crown and tube was installed incorrectly. Please be warned people, if your watch has the following symptoms get it checked out. Some May question why I didn't just repair the movement that was already in it, I dissembles the movement to find parts in the keyless bent and buckled. It would have a knock on affect on the whole movement hence it was replaced. Here are some pictures for you to see: Thanks, Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Sorry to hear about your problem, but thanks for sharing. I have pretty much the same spec on my PO. I do my own mods, however I've been holding off on the crown and tube as the rep one hasn't been giving me any problems. I did replace the HE valve with a gen, as that is a big tell on the v.5 PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Nice one I've got the 2500 end links with the 8500 bracelet. Nice watch bud Oh I forgot to add the sunny Dale crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks:) I've got the Sunnydale crystal too, fantastic AR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I agree, it does mark quite easily however. Not sure if the gen has this property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It would be intersting to know the correctway to remove and install a gen tube. Any advice? Do you use epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I use a marine epoxy JB Weld 2 part. The tube should have a little lip on the middle of the part where the threaded part would screw into the case. That lip should sit flat on the case. That way the crown will screw down tight to the case and will capture the 2 gaskets inside the crown . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I use a marine epoxy JB Weld 2 part. The tube should have a little lip on the middle of the part where the threaded part would screw into the case. That lip should sit flat on the case. That way the crown will screw down tight to the case and will capture the 2 gaskets inside the crown . I have the same epoxy but I am wondering what if the tube needs to be replaced in the future. Will the epoxy make the fix extremely complicated? Just asking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 No, it snaps off when took off with pliars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It is very easy to remove. It is was too difficult to remove you could drill it out.Have you fitted the tube yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Olly, not yet, I did the mod once in the past and it works well (touching wood..). As being said, I am just wondering if it will be extremely complicated when a new tube needs to be fitted again in the case. However I don't see plenty of options here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Oh I see, not to worry mate, it's easy to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sorry to hear about the problems you had with your PO and table for the heads-up. I'm looking to franken my PO and will take heed of your warnings. Watch will be looking and running fine with all the mods done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yer I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 OBS! sorry to hear about your problems Olly116610! Some times it is the best to do everything yourself.... Then you know the quality! ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APguy1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 OBS! sorry to hear about your problems Olly116610! Some times it is the best to do everything yourself.... Then you know the quality! ME This is true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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