cableguy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 do i need to order a new datewheel? or is it something that can be repaired by say The Zigmeister? (i know hes on vacation so i'm asking here instead of bugging him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Half the month high and half low sounds like it's in the datewheel itself- the printing is off. I have a DW where most dates are ok, but a few hang on the bottom of the window- it's in the printing alignment. New DW would be the only solution- or a new watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Do eta subs use an overlay, like the noob to get the date wheel in the right place, if so you might be able to re position it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Aliigoat - I JUST got the watch. so a new watch is out of the question FXrandy = i'm not sure, its basicly an ETA Noobmariner so I guess that was my question....do i need to purchase a new datewheel or do can it be repositioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 The Submariner only shows the numerical day of the month. I assume that you have pulled the crown out to the second position and tried to rotate the date wheel manually or pulled the crown to the third positon and rotated the hands through a 24hour cycle to see if the date will line up properly as it changes. If it fails to correct itself, more than likely the date wheel overlay was applied incorrectly or the adheasive has failed and allowed it to slip from its position. The repair requires that the movement be removed, hands pulled, and dial removed in order to repair your problem. If you are not comfortable with this repair, I would recommend that you return the watch to your dealer or send it to a local watchsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I have sent an email to The Zigmeister. We will see what he says. I had not planned on doing the repair myself. I was just wondering if i had to order a part, or if it was repairable as is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 If it has an over lay then yes you could reposition it if you are brave or adventurous, it is the best way to learn, from you own mistakes! I did and now am happy to attempt most things (on my own watches) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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