geo1nah2a Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Sweet tear down and great macro views. Thank You. BTW: You did wet my appetite: I need to find my loupes and start poking some of my lab-rat-watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 +1. 200-250$ as usual we bought, its not bad. But not 500$ for a piece of crap, because it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 IMO: I prefer to spent my money for one correct AP sec @12 gen alike. If I'll have problems, the service stores are on the market. For this reason I nether bought the completely wrong sec @9 APRO................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Interesting article and discussion. Thanks, Francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hey what would you say if I put a ruby where it's needed (gear E) even if it hasn't the oil tank. We are studying the file actually, but anyway, I think it is possible without many troubles. Is there some members who would like to try the experience with me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Why are the best looking new reps coming with such POS movements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Why are the best looking new reps coming with such POS movements? hardly a POS movement may have some issues - but definitely not POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Why are the best looking new reps coming with such POS movements? Maybe it's just cause you're new and inexperienced, but these movements have had issues (whether seconds at 12...or whatever) but they are few and far between. These movement have improved radically in the last few years and are used in more and more gens. This model is new and may go through some teething problems, but most of the seconds at 12 are working fine. It's more a quality control issue (there isn't any), so that's the real flaw....not the movement itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 +1. 200-250$ as usual we bought, its not bad. But not 500$ for a piece of crap, because it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berto1 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Un crack y es espa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Great posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoko Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Excellent job! so does it make any sense NOT to use chrono functions if the gear is running all the time anyway? I mean would it potentially harm the watch if the chronos are running all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Excellent job! so does it make any sense NOT to use chrono functions if the gear is running all the time anyway? I mean would it potentially harm the watch if the chronos are running all the time? The problem is not with the chrono. The problem is with the running seconds...of the watch itself, no chrono. Francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoko Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 The problem is not with the chrono. The problem is with the running seconds...of the watch itself, no chrono. Francisco. yes, that's understood. But is it ADVISEABLE not to run chronos all the time (i.e. keep the chronos stopped for most of the time)? Or it really doesn't matter in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 yes, that's understood. But is it ADVISEABLE not to run chronos all the time (i.e. keep the chronos stopped for most of the time)? Or it really doesn't matter in this case? From what I understand, I don't think it matters if you run the chrono or not. Since the problem is with the running seconds, which is constantly running whether the chrono is running or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Mods, this should be a sticky or in movement review section!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yannou Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 some more inputs on this movement ? If I buy one I think that I will let it go to The Zigmeister for a check.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 from what i read so far, looks like it is recommended to stop the watch completely when it is not worn to prolong the life of the movement. there are still problematic transfer gears there, but time will show how soon they'll start causing problems. it is a metter of time though. some more inputs on this movement ? If I buy one I think that I will let it go to The Zigmeister for a check.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Not yet, haven't had any running seconds at 6 models in for service. RG Hey Rob! If you ever want to do your own tear down project and experiment on this sec@12 itiration, you could use my AP ROO Safari as a Guinea Pig! I would gladly volunteer my new "love" to know what could be done about this "CANCER"! Let me know! Hike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yannou Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hey Rob! If you ever want to do your own tear down project and experiment on this sec@12 itiration, you could use my AP ROO Safari as a Guinea Pig! I would gladly volunteer my new "love" to know what could be done about this "CANCER"! Let me know! Hike Wanted to do the same thing when I'll buy one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Francisco.. Great tutorial... Mods. Should we pin this? MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Having just bought a ROO sec@12, I must thank you very much for this very informative and knowledgeable post. Francisco, have you ever thought about offering the graphite treatment as a service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 This has to be pinned. Absolutely. Consider it done. Thanks Fransisco... amazing article! PS: Do other watches than AP use the seconds at '12 mod? I mean... if not, this article has to be pinned in this AP section (imho). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm speecheless. The knowledge and abilities of our membership here is staggering - as is the willingness of some to go to the trouble to find all this out. I mean obviously, The Zigmeister has always been with us as an Asian movement expert, but it is nice to know others are learning and growing along as well. Bravo Francisco! Ole' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitersoze Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 omg what an insane resource of expertise and buyer knowledge this forum is!! it's absolutely incalculable. thanks, francisco, for the fantastic and easy-even-for-a-noob breakdown of the movement. and thanks as always The Zigmeister for weighing in as well... cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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