r11co Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks to Ziggmeister and Neil I've successfully 'repaired' the damage. Crystal is now de-fogged and the face looks black instead of grey through it. I've straightened the crooked dial and replaced the rotor screw using bits from one of my scrap watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks to Ziggmeister and Neil I've successfully 'repaired' the damage. Crystal is now de-fogged and the face looks black instead of grey through it. I've straightened the crooked dial and replaced the rotor screw using bits from one of my scrap watches. Well done Rico. I'm sure Andrew will sort out the strap problem and then we can look forward to some nice snaps of it. Neil - my humph is doon noo and I must remember not to visit the board when I've over imbibed. Typing in that state is bad enough, forming reasoned thoughts........impossible. I did have cause to get tipsy though............did I mention that we won the league last night? Hope to see you when you get back. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) What league...... Sorry to say JTB.....that I find it difficult nowadays to get impassioned about something that doesn't impact directly on my life....or that I have no direct control over....... Congratulations to the 'tic........my POV has always been if the Gers can't win it.....then I'm happy to see another Glasgow team do so....I don't subscribe to the old bigotry......! Edited April 6, 2006 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 What league...... Sorry to say JTB.....that I find it difficult nowadays to get impassioned about something that doesn't impact directly on my life....or that I have no direct control over....... Congratulations to the 'tic........my POV has always been if the Gers can't win it.....then I'm happy to see another Glasgow team do so....I don't subscribe to the old bigotry......! For sure Neil...bigotry is for the mugs. Nothing wrong with a bit of friendly rivalry though. I'm sure the pendulum will swing back the other way soon. Now lets hope Gretna can win the Cup Final against the Jambos. (sorry edge!) Wouldn't that be something? JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) As you know......I'm not a great one for 'rippin the [censored]' out of people.....( yeah right )......but 'friendly' rivalry is OK......a bit like the old joke about the Rangers fan being interviewed by Chic Young......"there'll never be peace until they stoap shitting in my shoes ....and I stoap pissing in their Bovril"......... Edited April 6, 2006 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) UPDATE! This morning my postman handed me a package that was way to heavy to be just a rubber strap. Opened it and sure enough it was another PO from Andrew with strap attached this time! Closer inspection reveals why... The strap is the same as the first one I got and in fact a good rep of the real Omega deal. The watch case has had to be modified to make it fit. The first watch I received is on the left. New one is on the right with extra lugholes drilled closer to the watch body and a locating hole to accomodate a lug on the strap-end has been added. The new one has the same 'foggy' interior so I guess I'll be cleaning this one out too... 10 out of 10 to Andrew, but a big zero to his suppliers for using him and his customers as product developers!! I'd also fancied doing some mods to the pearl so this gives me some spares to work on!!! PS. Just taken the back off - this one's corroded too. So much so that the rotor is stuck. Guess I'll be doing a movement swap as well..... Edited April 10, 2006 by r11co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 The new one has the same 'foggy' interior so I guess I'll be cleaning this one out too... Just taken the back off - this one's corroded too. So much so that the rotor is stuck. Guess I'll be doing a movement swap as well..... I hope that's not the costly ETA version. Nice watch anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 @r11co I'm also waiting for my second 45mm PO (black on rubber) - first had same problems as you described (crystal fog, corroded movt screws/rotor etc.) Firstly, I hope I'm as laidback about receiving a iffy replacement (same QC issues), as you seem to be, credit to you for that. Fingers crossed I won't need to be. I'd also be lying if I said I wasn't a teeny bit concerned now after seeing this post - whilst Andrew is one of the best around, I do wonder if his suppliers' QC isn't quite what it should be. I've had a couple of DOAs recently, PO aside, and whilst there's no doubting his customer service, it's frustrating and disappointing when you receive something that's not right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cannot beat your dealer picking out your watch for you...... See you when I get home r11co.....with a nice PO.....ETA....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cannot beat your dealer picking out your watch for you...... See you when I get home r11co.....with a nice PO.....ETA....! Looking forward to it Well folks, here's the (almost) finished article - defogged, de-rusted and with a snug fitting strap. The pic ain't good enough for the photo gallery so I'm posting it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Now i think i shoulld wait to order from andrew...becoz of all this foggy things on the watch . etc... welll Im also waiting for the PO in orange dial ..with rubber strap..Andrew when will you get it ? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Looking forward to it The pic ain't good enough for the photo gallery so I'm posting it here. Beg to differ Rico - that picture is most certainly good enough for the picture gallery and I suggest you should head over there and load it in. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 nice watch!! I think i need to get the PO to finish off my Omega collection..u bastard....i blame you for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Wow! Looks great with the rubber strap! I am glad all worked out in the end! Now get your a$$ over to the Bahamas and start swimming with Eva! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Wow! Looks great with the rubber strap! I am glad all worked out in the end! Now get your a$$ over to the Bahamas and start swimming with Eva! TBH I'd be more interested in her co-star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 This is my 45mm in rubber strap. I should receive the 42mm soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Just when I was getting ready to order the 42mm PO from Andrew - this situation crops up. It seems like a recent development, too. I don't remember people mentioning the fog and rust a few weeks ago. I'n mot sure what to do right now. @r11co - I give you a lot of cedit for taking this in stride, it seems you are very handy with the watch repairs. If it happened to me, I'd be SOL, have to depend completely on Andrew to make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Just when I was getting ready to order the 42mm PO from Andrew - this situation crops up. It seems like a recent development, too. I don't remember people mentioning the fog and rust a few weeks ago. I'n mot sure what to do right now. @r11co - I give you a lot of cedit for taking this in stride, it seems you are very handy with the watch repairs. If it happened to me, I'd be SOL, have to depend completely on Andrew to make it right. The fog and rust thing is only on the 45mm cheaper asian auto version. My 42mm orange version is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) @rek001 - its a quality control issue which so far has tarnished (no pun intended) only the 45mm Asian version of this watch. Admittedly it is half the current price of the best 42mm 'ETA' ones (with no 45mm ETA officially on the market yet), but if it is any compensation - this watch is now running +5 secs a day with some lubrication and no regulation. I'm happy! Edited April 11, 2006 by r11co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks much for your comments - I'm only interested in the 42mm as the 45 is just too big for me. So I am reasurred, thanks! Again, good for you having such skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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