ron76 0 Posted October 1, 2013 Hey guys I've got a weird problem with my SOSF with a clone 2836-2. It use to run with in COSC specs. not even -1 sec. a day. But now, after it sat in the box for about a week and a half, it keeps loosing time but only on the wrist. It keeps time for a couple of hours but then suddenly looses 5 minutes in a hour (I can't say exactly cos it's really random) The strange thing is, when I keep it in the box and wind it manually it keeps great time, I've tried this for 2 days. Does anybody know what could be the problem ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted October 1, 2013 u sure it has a 2836-2 clone in it??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron76 0 Posted October 1, 2013 u sure it has a 2836-2 clone in it??? Uhm.... Yeah, it's not a Swiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted October 1, 2013 ...hmmm, could be the balance assembly is loose or a bad/broken pivot...basically, when it's getting worn/moved about it's showing the fault, ie the balance wheel is rocking/fouling on something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted October 1, 2013 many of the SOSF come with a clone of a clone...not a true 2836-2 clone but a clone of that clone...beware, especially if you picked this up from a TD at or around $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron76 0 Posted October 2, 2013 many of the SOSF come with a clone of a clone...not a true 2836-2 clone but a clone of that clone...beware, especially if you picked this up from a TD at or around $200 So the clone 2836-2 I've got, could be a rep of a clone 2836-2. What's the difference? Quality? Thanks Monkey, I will take it to a watch smith I guess after I've taken a look at the balance, maybe there's just something that's loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted October 2, 2013 read this for more infos http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/asian-2836-clone-147580.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted October 2, 2013 If you can pop the back off, take a look at how the dial is held in place. The article Cynikal.Mindset liked to is pretty clear, if it is screwed in place (as opposed to being clipped in) then it is a clone of a clone. It would be a quick, easy place to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted October 2, 2013 another way to check is to see which way the hands move via the crown...if you turn clockwise the crown the hands will advance clockwise if it is a clone of a clone, if it is a eta clone turning the crown clockwise will move the hands backwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron76 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks CM, it's a clone of a clone. The date also doesn't flip at 12 but moves slowly from 11:40 to 12:00. Good info in the link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrobrat 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Sorry to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisianshut 0 Posted October 3, 2013 well maybe , there is a something in the movement that sometimes "block" the system. a pube or dust... you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrobrat 0 Posted October 3, 2013 There used to be a French guy in the repairs section on here who could repair watches. You send it to him and he looks at the watch then gives a repair quote. Can't remember his name though sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisianshut 0 Posted October 3, 2013 There used to be a French guy in the repairs section on here who could repair watches. You send it to him and he looks at the watch then gives a repair quote. Can't remember his name though sorry. it's WIZ ! http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showforum=216 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrobrat 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Wiz...that's the guy...he's very good from my friend's experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
