madscientist18 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a GMT Master II with swiss ETA (2836-2) from Andrew few months ago and it kept perfect time until 2 days ago when the movement all of sudden stopped working. I went ahead and opened the case to inspect and as soon as I opened, a loose screw fell out. I couldn't find a spot where the loose screw should belong to. Is there a way for me to re-start the movement? I don't know if the movement is damaged. I am not sure about sending it back to Andrew for repair? Are several people happy with Andrew's repair on replica watches and how long is the waiting period? So I need your opinion: Should I send it back to Andrew to have it repaired or go to local watchsmith or mail it to The Zigmeister or others? I have never experience problem with any rep watches until now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a GMT Master II with swiss ETA (2836-2) from Andrew few months ago and it kept perfect time until 2 days ago when the movement all of sudden stopped working. I went ahead and opened the case to inspect and as soon as I opened, a loose screw fell out. I couldn't find a spot where the loose screw should belong to. Is there a way for me to re-start the movement? I don't know if the movement is damaged. I am not sure about sending it back to Andrew for repair? Are several people happy with Andrew's repair on replica watches and how long is the waiting period? So I need your opinion: Should I send it back to Andrew to have it repaired or go to local watchsmith or mail it to The Zigmeister or others? I have never experience problem with any rep watches until now. Thanks! If you wind it manually will it run? Could the screw possibly be from the rotor? Also, if the screw is not from the rotor, it may have been blocking the rotor from moving, thus keeping the movement from winding. If you don't have a jewelers loupe, get a magnifying glass and try to find where the screw came from. Even if you get it running again, you will want to replace the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Take a snapshot of the movement and the screw. Maybe we can help you identify where it belongs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 local watchsmiths are a dying breed, and they love servicing automatic movements instead of replacing batterys in timex's all. day. long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 If you wind it manually will it run? Could the screw possibly be from the rotor? Also, if the screw is not from the rotor, it may have been blocking the rotor from moving, thus keeping the movement from winding. If you don't have a jewelers loupe, get a magnifying glass and try to find where the screw came from. Even if you get it running again, you will want to replace the screw. I just wind it twice after the movement stopped. I can try it on a daily basis. I believe the screw is not from the rotor. I think it's from where it attach the movement and the watch. I'll try to take a picture to give you the idea. If it does not work, should I send it back to Andrew or have it serviced by The Zigmeister, Vac, etc? Let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Does the watch run after winding? If it is just a screw holding the movement to the case then you probably can replace yourself with a jewelers screwdriver and a steady hand... post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Does the watch run after winding? If it is just a screw holding the movement to the case then you probably can replace yourself with a jewelers screwdriver and a steady hand... post pics! No it does not run after I wind. I'll post picture shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifterCatcher Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Not sure where you are located but REX has awesome prices and sure he can fix it. He is located in CON US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here's the picture and I know it's not great. Will need more practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Nice looking movement but kinda hard to see anything wrong here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Should I send it back to Andrew's watchsmith to have it repaired? What's the average waiting time for the watch to be returned back to me? Have any one experience like that and have been pleased with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 What happened to your movement clamp? It looks to be missing. And if that did not fall out with the screw, it could be blocking the balance and/or pallet arbor from moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 What happened to your movement clamp? It looks to be missing. And if that did not fall out with the screw, it could be blocking the balance and/or pallet arbor from moving. You're right. I only see one clamp. I believe there's only 2. Right? Should I send it back to Andrew's watchsmith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 It comes with two movement clamps. If REX is unable to help you out, PM me. I am located in the CONUS (East Coast) and can have it back to you within the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I took the liberty of modifying your picture to illustrate the missing screw & movement clamp (which is probably still floating around inside the case or movement). It is possible that the missing clamp is jamming the movement or the movement may just need cleaning & routine servicing (most reps come with unserviced movements). If the watch is still under Andrew's warranty, I would return it to him. Otherwise, any watchmaker willing to work on an ETA-powered rep can easily fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscientist18 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Freddy: Thanks for posting clear picture for everyone to see! I just discovered the screw (it was found under the large wheel) and I noticed the screw is half broken meaning the tip of the screw may be stuck inside. I couldn't find the clamp. Anton: Do you think you can fix it? If not, I'll send it back to Andrew. BTW, I'm in Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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