sunnydaze 0 Posted May 7, 2019 Went to wear my Bronze Tudor Black Bay today and realize the marker at 12:00 has come loose and is now floating around in the case. Can this be fixed? Anyone in the CONUS who can help me with a fix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes458 0 Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) If its a rep I would just take the back off. Remove the stem (google how to do that don't know the movement there are a few different ways). After you remove the crown/stem the movement with the face should come out and then just stick it back on with some glue. Then reverse the prosses but be careful putting the crown back in making sure you follow the instructions you used to take it out you can't just jam it back in. Also before you start set the hands to be at 6:30 so there not in the way when you glue it back on. Edited May 7, 2019 by Mendes458 Its a rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydaze 0 Posted May 7, 2019 20 minutes ago, Mendes458 said: If its a rep I would just take the back off. Remove the stem (google how to do that don't know the movement there are a few different ways). After you remove the crown/stem the movement with the face should come out and then just stick it back on with some glue. Then reverse the prosses but be careful putting the crown back in making sure you follow the instructions you used to take it out you can't just jam it back in. Also before you start set the hands to be at 6:30 so there not in the way when you glue it back on. I would definitely screw that up and probably glue my head to something. Any US watchsmiths around to help a newbie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted May 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, sunnydaze said: I would definitely screw that up and probably glue my head to something. Any US watchsmiths around to help a newbie? You'd be surprised how easy it is to do, check YouTube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,750 Posted May 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr_B said: You'd be surprised how easy it is to do, check YouTube Its not that easy. And it is exceptionally easy to screw it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypig2010 0 Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, sunnydaze said: Went to wear my Bronze Tudor Black Bay today and realize the marker at 12:00 has come loose and is now floating around in the case. Can this be fixed? Anyone in the CONUS who can help me with a fix? Take the movement out carefully and glue the part back in the small hole or take to a watchsmith. I live in Chicago area can give you a great jeweler in new suburban area. I suggest you hack stop the movement as not to damage the hands. Look on YouTube for directions for repair this is a easy fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueoysterboy 17 Posted May 7, 2019 Ummm, I'd listen to Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydaze 0 Posted May 7, 2019 2 hours ago, NCRich said: Its not that easy. And it is exceptionally easy to screw it up. Thx, found someone who will help me out. Not worth trying on my own. Thx RGW crew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, NCRich said: Its not that easy. And it is exceptionally easy to screw it up. Not going to argue with you on that one as you do fettle and modify alot, but as long as you research what to do, step by step, it's not rocket science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted May 7, 2019 Of course it can be fixed. 1st advice: move the watch so that the hands are free to move and let the watch to discharge fully. Then, if you have never worked on any watch search for an expert. Otherwise, open the case back, remove the stem, take out the movement, let the marker to fall on a rag (don't pick it with tweezers as if you touch the dial you can damage it), prepare a little amount of 2 components Epoxy glue, put a SUPER*TINY* amount where the marker hole is on the dial, put back the marker and push it (lightly) with a toothpick. Then reassemble all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,750 Posted May 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, Mr_B said: Not going to argue with you on that one as you do fettle and modify alot, but as long as you research what to do, step by step, it's not rocket science. What could go wrong? 1) screw the keyless (cause you never did it before). Sometimes it just happens no matter how carefully you push in that little button. 2) lose the triangle cause you aren't used to dealing with tiny stuff (still happens to me). 3) get glue on the dial either while applying the cement or while positioning the triangle. Even better drop triangle whilst placing it and chase it around the dial smearing cement everywhere. 4) dislodge other indices of the dial while "fixing" it. 5) concentrate so much on placing the triangle correctly that you bend or knock the hands off. 6) screw the keyless while reinserting the stem (cause you never did it before). **throw watch against wall and curse** Moral: Learn on several cheap Gate watches. Even after learning, you will still screw it up every once in a while. I have a box of parts that bears testament to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted May 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, NCRich said: What could go wrong? So true!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypig2010 0 Posted May 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, NCRich said: What could go wrong? 1) screw the keyless (cause you never did it before). Sometimes it just happens no matter how carefully you push in that little button. 2) lose the triangle cause you aren't used to dealing with tiny stuff (still happens to me). 3) get glue on the dial either while applying the cement or while positioning the triangle. Even better drop triangle whilst placing it and chase it around the dial smearing cement everywhere. 4) dislodge other indices of the dial while "fixing" it. 5) concentrate so much on placing the triangle correctly that you bend or knock the hands off. 6) screw the keyless while reinserting the stem (cause you never did it before). **throw watch against wall and curse** Moral: Learn on several cheap Gate watches. Even after learning, you will still screw it up every once in a while. I have a box of parts that bears testament to this. I would have to agree with you. I could not stop laughing, as I have done the above on shit gate watches . Now i go to a watchsmith. I just pay the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,011 Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, NCRich said: What could go wrong? 1) screw the keyless (cause you never did it before). Sometimes it just happens no matter how carefully you push in that little button. 2) lose the triangle cause you aren't used to dealing with tiny stuff (still happens to me). 3) get glue on the dial either while applying the cement or while positioning the triangle. Even better drop triangle whilst placing it and chase it around the dial smearing cement everywhere. 4) dislodge other indices of the dial while "fixing" it. 5) concentrate so much on placing the triangle correctly that you bend or knock the hands off. 6) screw the keyless while reinserting the stem (cause you never did it before). **throw watch against wall and curse** Moral: Learn on several cheap Gate watches. Even after learning, you will still screw it up every once in a while. I have a box of parts that bears testament to this. please remove the bloody spy camera from my house sir! this is an out right intrusion of my privacy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites