Planet Ocean 45mm

[r11co]

My black Planet Ocean from Andrew is looking more and more like a pup. Firstly there was the issue with the incompatible strap, which Andrew has acknowledged and I await a replacement.

However, something had always bothered me about the crystal - it seemed 'misty', and it appears this is not an isolated case.

I took the back off with the intention of removing the movement and giving the inside of the crystal a clean and discovered this...

Yes, that's corrosion on the rotor screw.

I have informed Andrew and await his reply.

PS. Can anyone advise me how to safely remove the stem from this watch so I can see if the crystal is fogged or was in fact manufactured that way? It's the new 21j Asian movement with the pink tinted hour wheel.

Edited April 11, 2006 by r11co

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[jonthebhoy]

Absolute bummer Rico.

Having held the watch in question, I have to say

I know how much time you invested in researching the various POs on offer in an effort to chase down that good deal we all aim for.

I'm sure Andrew will make this up to you.

JTB

[Admin]

If you look at that picture;

If you rotate the rotor a littlebit more to the left, there should be a small "pin" you can push, just where the stem enters the movement. You'll need a small pin or something. Just give it a light push, hold down and you should be able to pull the stem out.

[Willith]

I wonder if some water got inside during the manufacture of the watch. That is really too bad about the watch, I hope Andrew takes care of you.

[r11co]

If you look at that picture;

If you rotate the rotor a littlebit more to the left, there should be a small "pin" you can push, just where the stem enters the movement. You'll need a small pin or something. Just give it a light push, hold down and you should be able to pull the stem out.

That's what I was looking for and expected to find (as per the 28xx ETAs).

Here's a closer look with the rotor out the way...

[RWG Technical]

That's what I was looking for and expected to find (as per the 28xx ETAs).

Here's a closer look with the rotor out the way...

See the two gears where the stem goes into the watch, above the top one, the small pin, this is the stem release.

The rust is not due to water, it's because whoever installed the movement did not use watch paper to protect it during installation, and they touched the rotor screw with their fingers, the salt and moisture on your finger is enough to rust the movement...if water had gotten in the movement, it would not be running...

RG

[Estaban]

For this exact reason, I'm waiting for the ETA 45mm which Neill will have this week .

I know that won't guarantee that the rotor isn't oxidized, but I think I have more of a chance of getting a winner.

[Bignasty]

Thats a bummer man. I've had mine now for two or three days. Very nice looking watch especially for the money. I've showered in it no problem. I wouldn't ever try and take it for a swim though. I'm thinking about popping he case back just to check and make sure my movement appears clean.

Andrew will take care of you though. He really is Trusty.

[miquel]

At least you got a proper size oring/gasket behind the caseback. Mine was missing a big piece out of it

Other than that, my movement looked fine!

[docblackrock]

@r11co

I had exactly the same problem when I opened up my case to air the movt and found the rusted screws (mine had rusted bridge screws too).

Andrew apologised and promised to ship new one, no update yet but he's always seen me right...

[Bignasty]

Just to be sure, I popped the back of mine off. Movement looked clean. No corrosion, no rust, no signs of water. It has the o-ring sitting in place nicely too. Some silicon grease couldn't hurt, but I have none at the moment.

Sorry to hear of you guys misfortune.

[Guest TTK]

@r11co......this could happen to any dealer.......it's not Andrew's fault.....as The Zigmeister said....it's 'sweat rust.....the assembler probably placed his fingertip on the rotor to spin into place or put the screw in....but it's not the end of the world....one of those abrasive pens rubbed lightly across it should remove the rust.......!

PS....here's the release button for the crown.....red arrow...!

[r11co]

@r11co......this could happen to any dealer.......it's not Andrew's fault.....as The Zigmeister said....it's 'sweat rust.....the assembler probably placed his fingertip on the rotor to spin into place or put the screw in....but it's not the end of the world....one of those abrasive pens rubbed lightly across it should remove the rust.......!

I know! I'm not overly conecrned about the movement as it appears to be working despite this, but the 'sweaty fingered assembler' has left enough moisture in the case to cause the crystal to mist up too.

I haven't flamed Andrew, but I did email him to let him know this was what was being shipped out.

[triplehd]

@r11co......this could happen to any dealer.......it's not Andrew's fault.....as The Zigmeister said....it's 'sweat rust.....the assembler probably placed his fingertip on the rotor to spin into place or put the screw in....but it's not the end of the world....one of those abrasive pens rubbed lightly across it should remove the rust.......!

PS....here's the release button for the crown.....red arrow...!

Neil-

When are we going to see your version of the 45mm PO?

[Guest TTK]

When I'm ready to reveal it......

[jonthebhoy]

@r11co......this could happen to any dealer.......it's not Andrew's fault.....as ziggy said....it's 'sweat rust.....the assembler probably placed his fingertip on the rotor to spin into place or put the screw in....but it's not the end of the world....one of those abrasive pens rubbed lightly across it should remove the rust.......!

Yeah yeah yeah Kneel (after tonight anyway) but it ain't just about the rusty centre pin......it's about the crappy crystal, the dodgy dial, the WRONG band and the quality control. Do we now get a free "one of those abrasive pens" with every purchase?

Hail Hail. Championees!

JTB

[archibald]

Yeah yeah yeah Kneel (after tonight anyway) but it ain't just about the rusty centre pin......it's about the crappy crystal, the dodgy dial, the WRONG band and the quality control. Do we now get a free "one of those abrasive pens" with every purchase?

Stroll on brother.

Hail Hail. Championees!

JTB

PS - Please reduce the width of your sig photo so that we don't have to scroll along with our miniscule 19" monitors to read what everybody's writing. Cheers bud.

Please keep us updated about andrew's response.

[jonthebhoy]

Please keep us updated about andrew's response.

Be interesting.

JTB

[jimmytim]

mmm...interesting....

My (dad's) doesn't look misty (it is cold here, only 12 degrees right now, and we have the heater on )

[jonthebhoy]

mmm...interesting....

My (dad's) doesn't look misty (it is cold here, only 12 degrees right now, and we have the heater on )

Hell can be a wonderful place!

[watcher71]

I had some problems with a purchase from andrew in the past and he made up for it. I would not worry. He is indeed trustworthy.

[trustywatchguy]

Well...

Addressed the question via email to affected person who started the thread. If there is an address of concern whether the movement will be ok, I have assured him I will take back the faulty one and send a new one.

>TTK< Thanks for the comment. Sometimes, the sweat rust and the weather in Asia plus the humidity levels will get the watches fog up on the glass if you do not screw the crown in properly also..

Thanks!

Your trustywatchguy,

Andrew

[Guest TTK]

it ain't just about the rusty centre pin......it's about the crappy crystal, the dodgy dial, the WRONG band and the quality control.

Well, if it gets up yer humph, you know the answer...dontcha......but buying from a Proddy......doesn't sound like ya....!

[docblackrock]

Hail Hail. Championees!

JTB

Welcome to the CL circle my friend, it's about time