Planet Oceans from Andrew arrived!

[guanaco]

Ok, so watches arrived today 4 days after they were shipped from China to El Salvador! 42.5mm PO w/black bezel I found it ticking, the UPO 'Lite' 45.5mm wasn't so I thought "well it just needs a good winding'' I did and presto it ran, after watching it for 45 seconds the hand just stopped 'weird' I thought, gave it a gentle tap and off again it went, just to stop again 60 seconds later it stopped, then I changed the date and it needed a few good winds to change each date, the crown feels a bit loose but sturdy.

So I gave it a good wind again 30 winds, adjusted the date and time, and off I went... a minute later it stopped...

It usually stops at the 9 position, and it's becoming frustrating...

Highlights: Aesthetically it's as good as it gets didn't notice any flaws, the clasp is sturdy and closes great and isn't flimsy at all, it's a very solid watch.

Please help!!!

Any tips on how to open the case back would be appreciated, I've heard something about loose screws and the anti-magnetic cover bothering...

Edited September 1, 2007 by guanaco

[guanaco]

Update: It always stops at 9 o'clock or @ 10 o'clock, sometimes just in the middle of the two... regardless of the position of the hands.

[FxrAndy]

Send it back

[TeeJay]

Indeed. Send it back, and ask for a refund

[andreww]

My guess is that it is a problem in the hand stack. Something is likely rubbing, and thus stopping the watch. I would guess that removing the hands and (checking) reinstalling them would likely solve the problem. I'd speak with Andrew first and see how he want to proceed however.

[guanaco]

Perhaps if I take it to a watch smith? I will contact Andrew before taking it... I'm not thrilled about the idea of returning it back to China... So I'll let you guys know...

Of all the horror stories I hear about the pearl being in the wrong place, the watch band being too flimsy, bezel all mis-aligned, etc. And mine has none of that... and now I have to return it, D'oh!

Ah yes one final comment, it always stop at 10 o'clock now.

[cib0rgman]

If you are in EL Salvador I will keep it and find a watchmaster that can fix it there. I am from Honduras and i was vacationing in Honduras on December. I got My noobmariner service for $20.00 is a bargain. Servicing watch in the US is about $130.00 and that is cheap.

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[guanaco]

If you are in EL Salvador I will keep it and find a watchmaster that can fix it there. I am from Honduras and i was vacationing in Honduras on December. I got My noobmariner service for $20.00 is a bargain. Servicing watch in the US is about $130.00 and that is cheap.

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That's the answer I was waiting for, just a bit worried about the consequences on getting it fixed over here, but you just gave me the boost I needed. BTW I asked Andrew and he replied he would cover the fix for my watch for $30 or less depending on how much it will cost, now that's good customer service!

I'll look for a good watch smith on the yellow pages, and will go on Monday, hopefully it will be a quick fix and nothing major *crossing my fingers*...

[fitmic]

If the movment can't be repaired, you can buy a completely new one, or even better: Ask Andrew to send you a new movement.

[guanaco]

If the movment can't be repaired, you can buy a completely new one, or even better: Ask Andrew to send you a new movement.

Will do, Thanks!

[cib0rgman]

Good luck with your search, just tell up front that is a Replica. So they will not think is a Gen and try to charge you more.