xbrv2015 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Hey guys, I finally got my Rolex Explorer a2836. However, there is a problem. The watch doesnt work, even after winding manual, or shake the watch. I've already contacted the TD, but i thought I will ask you guys first before i send my watch to china Maybe you know whats wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Let me guess..... The road to China is already paved............I did it for a part as well many others..........sad but true.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted September 23, 2016 Could be too many things mate. -tab screw stuck in balance -dirt inside -rotor -hands touching sending back too China takes forever. Better let it fix by a modder or local smith (just my advice) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Wind it 50 times , slap it a few times very firmly in your hand and rock it like a baby........ Chances are few........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,405 Posted September 23, 2016 Chinese pube probably jamming something inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xbrv2015 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Could be too many things mate. -tab screw stuck in balance -dirt inside -rotor -hands touching sending back too China takes forever. Better let it fix by a modder or local smith (just my advice) Can you recommend one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted September 23, 2016 Chinese pube probably jamming something inside This^ or a floating screw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Best thing to do is take it to ur local watchsmith mate. I am sure he will fix it rather than sending it back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted September 23, 2016 Hey guys,I finally got my Rolex Explorer a2836. However, there is a problem. The watch doesnt work, even after winding manual, or shake the watch. I've already contacted the TD, but i thought I will ask you guys first before i send my watch to china Maybe you know whats wrong? Let me see... Your movement composed by these and these parts. Plus some modifications to run the GMT hand. Let me ask my oracle... She told me that you may have a screw stuck in the balance. Or it can be this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted September 23, 2016 Wind it 50 times , slap it a few times very firmly in your hand and rock it like a baby........Chances are few........... Now I know why you are so "unlucky" with your watches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,405 Posted September 23, 2016 GenTLe going in hard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Wind it 50 times , slap it a few times very firmly in your hand and rock it like a baby........Chances are few........... Now I know why you are so "unlucky" with your watches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted September 23, 2016 I'm not saying it's pubes.........but it's pubes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted September 23, 2016 I,m with GenTLe, last time we attempted to give advice on repairs we were threatened with the gulag, good luck mate hope you get it sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xbrv2015 0 Posted September 23, 2016 Hey guys,I finally got my Rolex Explorer a2836. However, there is a problem. The watch doesnt work, even after winding manual, or shake the watch. I've already contacted the TD, but i thought I will ask you guys first before i send my watch to china Maybe you know whats wrong? Let me see... Your movement composed by these and these parts. Plus some modifications to run the GMT hand. Let me ask my oracle... She told me that you may have a screw stuck in the balance. Or it can be this: Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 24, 2016 Gentle............Ironie...............maybe?................... This was an advice a TD gave me time after time I had a DOA..... Won't mention his name............... I know you don't mean it that way..............for others.....don't be to serious all the time............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,802 Posted September 24, 2016 stop fooling yourself and send it back before these clowns ^^ encourage you to take the back off and completely fuck it up. They think they know stuff about fixing watches but actually are just wankers who probably work in IT..... or another crappy paid job.. do yourself a favour.... If your house was on fire you wouldn't ring your mate to put it out, just cos he's got a bucket of water don't make him a fire chief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 24, 2016 Oooh! and maybe trying to take the back off ?.................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,405 Posted September 24, 2016 I'm not saying it's pubes.........but it's pubes. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,405 Posted September 24, 2016 stop fooling yourself and send it back before these clowns ^^ encourage you to take the back off and completely fuck it up.They think they know stuff about fixing watches but actually are just wankers who probably work in IT..... or another crappy paid job.. do yourself a favour.... If your house was on fire you wouldn't ring your mate to put it out, just cos he's got a bucket of water don't make him a fire chief Good advice, i always send mine to somebody who knows what they are doing, if you are willing to send it back, do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimsusan 1 Posted September 24, 2016 Not many people here are keen on returning watches to China but I'm wearing a Pam watch as I type that developed problems shortly after delivery and was returned. My TD was great and suggested I send it back, which I did, and I received it after about a 5 week round trip fixed and trouble free. I may be wrong, but I think the time factor puts people off more than the chances of losing the watch altogether. Patience is the hardest thing to learn in this hobby but, in my experience, it pays to cultivate it if it doesn't come naturally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 24, 2016 When they come back from China they are as new..................... Really......I know.......... I almost speak Chinees in the meantime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted September 24, 2016 When they come back from China they are as new..................... Really......I know.......... I almost speak Chinees in the meantime Looks like you have many sending back issue thats make you speak Chinese :lmao: :lmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philippe123 0 Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) True.... Ni hao ma.............Wǒ de biǎo huàile :dingleberry: Edited September 24, 2016 by philippe123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted September 24, 2016 Oooooohhhhhh get you pickle, bit touchy aren't you, and no I don't work in IT, I work in an environment where guys lose limbs and get killed but hey that's my choice, and as for knowledge of watches etc im currently under instruction from a watchsmith with 40+ years at the bench and have been for the past 5 years. Not taking comments personally or hijacking this thread, but just putting some facts on the table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
