pete2528ca Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hey all... I just bought a Fiddy, which I love very much. I was emailing back and forth with the dealer I bought it from and he said that he and some other dealers have been having the occasional problem with the crystals exploding on that model. Now, I know I am a newbie, but I kind of figure that more than one dealer buys from the same factory somewhere in China. My Fiddy, is superlumed, and has the high cannon pin, and swan neck regulator. I know it is a better quality rep amoung reps. I was told it was a genuine crystal, and did the water test on it and it did bead. So, tell me, how often do these break/explode? Is it something I should worry about? My dealer offers a six month warranty, and if it happens in this first half year I know he will fix it, and after that I am sure he would repair it for me, but should I be afraid to wear it? Thanks guys... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 do a search, there were a couple of other threads about this, even a poll of owners, think it was last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuppy51 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) do a search, there were a couple of other threads about this, even a poll of owners, think it was last month. This happened to a friend of mine. His was sitting on his dresser under the heat vent... I think the change in temp caused it to crack. I have had mine for over a year and 1/2. No problems. His replacement has also been problem free. (Crystal that is)... I think he's had problems with the movement since RBJ serviced it. It's been un realible-Seperate issue... Edited February 15, 2007 by zuppy51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Same thing happened to me. Apparently there is a defect in crystals coming out of one maker in Guanzhou and yes this maker supplies a lot of factories. It's a poor mineral mix that reacts badly to changes in temperature - uneven contraction / expansion due to the bad mix. I sourced replacements from Shanghai from my 127 and one from Davidsen for my 217.....no problems since and they have been -15 to + 40 C to check!! fishgodeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Same thing happened to me. Apparently there is a defect in crystals coming out of one maker in Guanzhou and yes this maker supplies a lot of factories. It's a poor mineral mix that reacts badly to changes in temperature - uneven contraction / expansion due to the bad mix. I sourced replacements from Shanghai from my 127 and one from Davidsen for my 217.....no problems since and they have been -15 to + 40 C to check!! fishgodeep Is it just the fiddys? ...or some of the other Pams too. I am thinking about the new Arktos, and a 11h when i decide which one is the best buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi - believe it's just the larger sapphire crystals on 47mm watches - mainly the 127 and 217 Destro Marina Militare. Probably cost cutting in the production process. I can't comment on dealers on this site as I didn't purchase mine from any of these listed. I have purchased a replacement crystal from Davidsen and had no problems with this and would therefore reccomend if you want a 47mm model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 The search works realy well! look here and here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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