jleef Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 So my SMP just arrived after a few concerns with the dealer, more on that at a later date. However, to my totally untrained eye something isn't quite right: So it seems to me - and please correct me if so, but the bezel is not properly aligned. The movement / face itself seems to be in place right, but being a total beginner I'm happily put right if mistaken. Should I accept this? Is it something I can easily fix or (heaven forbid...) get used to?! I guess my biggest concern is that if the dealer has let this fairly obvious fault slip through then perhaps QC is totally lacking - is there anything else I should be checking over bar the general condition of the watch and parts? My other problem is that the bracelet wasn't resized as I asked. I had a feeling this would happen even though the dealer suggested adjusting it to me, not vice versa. It seems to be held in with screws rather than pins - should I do this myself or take it to somebody who knows what they're doing? Thanks for any advice. Happy with the purchase except a few disappointments really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jleef Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Actually, the more I look, the more it seems like the face AND the bezel are slightly off. Could just be an optical illusion. Either way it's frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baglc1 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Actually, the more I look, the more it seems like the face AND the bezel are slightly off. Could just be an optical illusion. Either way it's frustrating This might sound daft, but have you turned the bezel anti-clockwise so the pearl will line up at 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jleef Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 That's the thing...the bezel doesn't line up dead on the 12, it clicks into place either just after or just before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baglc1 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 The besel insert needs moving round clockwise a small touch then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 This is a known issue with these watches and has been around for years. Please a simple search of the site will yield numerous posts and fixes on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 You can remove the bezel insert and reglue it at the correct position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jleef Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I'm not just being a noob and failing to search, just hoping for a second opinion really as to whether it's the bezel or the watch face/movement itself that has been incorrectly fitted. Hopefully it's just the bezel which I can fix! Perhaps you guys could have a glance at these other pics and see what you think is up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvc Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Dont care about the fix. Wouldnt accept it. Send it back. However if it is a known fault maybe go for a different model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I'm not just being a noob and failing to search, just hoping for a second opinion really as to whether it's the bezel or the watch face/movement itself that has been incorrectly fitted. Hopefully it's just the bezel which I can fix! Perhaps you guys could have a glance at these other pics and see what you think is up? Yes, the bezel insert is off. With the right tools, it will take you about ten minutes (if that) to fix it. PM me if you need the instructions (which are posted in the Omega Section) It is certainly not worth the hassle of sending the watch back to China for such an insignificant issue (which can happen in gens as well) Dont care about the fix. Wouldnt accept it. Send it back. However if it is a known fault maybe go for a different model. Bro, please tell me this is a sarcastic comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb1 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 easy fix. If you can take movemnet and face out, use a hairdryer on the case and insert until the glue softens up. Then move the insert until it lines up. Put the movement back in. happens all the time with these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdv Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 easy fix. If you can take movemnet and face out, use a hairdryer on the case and insert until the glue softens up. Then move the insert until it lines up. Put the movement back in. happens all the time with these Ditto that. It looks like the bezel is correct, just the insert is off a tad. Maybe a minute or two under the hair dryer and it will spin pretty easily into place. Once it cools it should sit tight. Nice pearl on that one. I wouldn't dump it just because the insert is off. Like the others say, it is a known problem and an easy fix. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jleef Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys, testament to all that is great about this place as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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