cableguy 0 Posted March 17, 2021 Morning folks, I have a ROLGMT201B -GMT II 116710BLNR Batman 904L SS/SS V3 GMF A3186 CHS from trusty time. Andrew is great and haven't gone to him yet with this. The watch is 90% fully working, keeps amazing time and looks stunning. I went to wind it the other day and it just wont have it, I'm SUPER careful with it its very stiff to wind and then skids, so I have STOPPED DOING IT AT ALL. TBH it was always a bit stiff and then suddenly would free up and enable an easy wind I just wondered what people recommend as my fix? I am going to get a WOLF winder so i wont have to wind it, but its bugging me and may be an easy fix, gear swap and lube job?? Thanks in advance, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oascom 43 Posted March 21, 2021 Send it to someone to look at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,499 Posted March 21, 2021 Now THERE's some pro-active business touting, right there ^^^^^ @Oascom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspy 306 Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, FudgyDocker said: Now THERE's some pro-active business touting, right there ^^^^^ @Oascom Yeah but technically he's right, also it's been my experience that the last thing watchmakers need to do is tout for business. Who knew that post quartz revolution, watchmakers (and mechanical watches for that matter) would be in such great demand? Edited March 21, 2021 by Waspy Spelling 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,499 Posted March 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, Waspy said: Yeah but technically he's right It wasn't a criticism. I would say the same. Get it off to a watch smith, unless you're versed with the black art of working on watches. It's refreshing to see a watch smith active in the threads. Shame we don't have a UK one that's the same. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oascom 43 Posted March 22, 2021 Woah Well, that's the only thing I could really say... If someone doesn't know how to work on watches he better send it to someone who know. Especially on that low quality 3186. I suggest you buy vr3185 and swap it, much better quality and more solid. cheers guys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted March 22, 2021 17 hours ago, FudgyDocker said: It's refreshing to see a watch smith active in the threads. Shame we don't have a UK one that's the same. I'd settle for one with the correct number of fingers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cableguy 0 Posted April 4, 2021 Hey guys, Ah, I hadn’t visited this thread for a while. so a massive thanks for the replies. In the end trustytime extended my warranty for the 2weeks it went out by and is now back with Andrew and getting sorted out. I am sure I’ll need a good watch smith in the future and the comment on the vr3185 movement, will have a read up on that. Appreciate the comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cableguy 0 Posted April 4, 2021 Just for future reference is there a watch smith here in the UK able to take on work like this. Would be great to have some resource to call upon if needed. My local watch smith that I use for my original watches wouldn't help me at all...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted April 5, 2021 On the trusted dealer list bud contact nick at [email protected] @watchrepairsuk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites