guanaco Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Indeed. Send it back, and ask for a refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Edit for spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Edit for spelling 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*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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