fluxian 2 Posted February 7, 2016 Sorry if this has been covered already but I see quite a lot of comments on servicing, crystal replacement and bracelet smoothing so would love to get a handle on what a seasoned rep connoisseur does between the moment their watch arrives from China and when it makes it on to the wrist. Cheers, Fluxian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 7, 2016 I peel off all the plastic... Well most of the time, sometimes I don't even get that far before I wear it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted February 7, 2016 Type into the search box 'what to do when your rep arrives' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testomatic 0 Posted February 7, 2016 I rip the box with my teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxian 2 Posted February 7, 2016 It's a Sunday evening, I really asked for this didn't I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted February 7, 2016 I usually do this....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LunchMoney 1 Posted February 7, 2016 I read this post found by dendo's suggestion: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=17441&st=0 You've been here too long to not know about the search feature here. You had to know people were going to tell you that. FYI, here is where you get a sticky ball: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231210663875?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted February 7, 2016 Look at it, decide it's not me and stick it on m2m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxian 2 Posted February 7, 2016 Yeah I did look through that, just wondering if there's any other tips from members - what about crystals - do people generally replace and how do you source (apart from Profsteeve of course) and get the work done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted February 7, 2016 Look at it, decide it's not me and stick it on m2m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howlo999 42 Posted February 7, 2016 Start looking for my next one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,263 Posted February 7, 2016 Make a video unpacking.....use ten minutes to get opened the package Forget to tighten all screws and use it while you shower and take a swim. Eeeeeeeeh no, that was what not to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 236 Posted February 7, 2016 Show it my wife in great excitement and recieve the inevitable 'looks just like all the others to me' followed by...... How much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted February 7, 2016 Look at it, decide it's not me and stick it on m2m ^^^^ This Sometimes I wait a week or two before putting it on M2M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MA123 85 Posted February 7, 2016 Show it my wife in great excitement and recieve the inevitable 'looks just like all the others to me' followed by...... How much? Better to hide it from the wife so she doesnt say "not another one"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted February 7, 2016 Yeah I did look through that, just wondering if there's any other tips from members - what about crystals - do people generally replace and how do you source (apart from Profsteeve of course) and get the work done? Why the F would you just replace the crystal for no reason? ProfSteve's crystal's are great, but for certain models the double AR isn't gen spec....so why make the change. It's really a matter of taste, and you should view it as such. For me, the watch shows up.....if there's something I don't like, I go about getting it fixed or I toss it up on M2M. So I got an AP navy theme, that's getting a new strap coming, had a PAM 127 I just decided I didn't bond with, its gone. Don't make things too complicated....just buy watches and mod them to suit your tastes...boom done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxian 2 Posted February 7, 2016 Great answers, thanks everyone. Fluxian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thenew1 0 Posted February 7, 2016 1454873301[/url]' post='1780752']Show it my wife in great excitement and recieve the inevitable 'looks just like all the others to me' followed by...... How much? Every. Fucking. Time. They just don't understand lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted February 7, 2016 have a biiiiig wank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pure B 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Lube the rotor Tightenthe screws Grease the seals Change the strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted February 7, 2016 1. Open 2. Quickie photo for posting here 3. Happy Dance 4. Start searching for next purchase! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteins 3 Posted February 7, 2016 have a biiiiig wank So when do you have a little wank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SackOHammers 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Tighten the bracelet screws and any caseback screws (if relevant to that watch), make sure no bracelet pins are loose, put it on, and wear it. After a day or two of my initial cheese is gone, I do most of what is outlined here: http://www.rwg.bz/bo...=17441&st=0.... which means I take a screwdriver and mar up the slots on half the movement screws while tightening them, crease the o-rings (who needs actual waterproofing), and make sure the pubes inside the movement are placed properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ag69 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Show it my wife in great excitement and recieve the inevitable 'looks just like all the others to me' followed by...... How much? My wife isn't as privileged as yours. She gets to know about the watch when she sees something on the bill she doesn't recognize and ask me about it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted February 7, 2016 Take some decent photos, wait a couple of days, decide it's not for me and flog it on M2M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
