boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 So for my franken, I am starting with a V3 black dial Super Avenger. And when all is said and done, this will have a gen white dial (numerals), gen hands, gen bezel and gen brown calfskin strap with white stitching. The rep watch arrived today and within 2 hours stopped working. You can imagine how pissed I was. After taking a look at the movement I noticed that there was a tiny little piece of metal in the balance wheel (see pics below). I have no idea what it is -- maybe one of you will. In any event, once removed, the watch is running well. The gen parts are on their way. Hopefully the work should be done within the next two weeks. Pictures to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted January 24, 2012 Is that part of the hack stop? hard to tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 your guess is as good as mine... (acutally, your guess is probably better) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted January 24, 2012 have fun with that bezel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwatch 0 Posted January 24, 2012 I'm excited to see this unfold, be sure to post pics as your are going though this.....good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 have fun with that bezel well its not going to be me doing the modding... sooooo... don't scare me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted January 24, 2012 Dude it's gonna look awesome when it's done. Nice choice! I think that metal piece is a movement holding tab. It may have been an extra, or it came loose. Hold on to it if it's needed once the project has begun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted January 24, 2012 It's too big to be a movement holder tab. And there's no hole in it for a screw. That was my first thought too Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazillionaire 0 Posted January 24, 2012 I wish i could mod, damn would be nice, i have trouble changing straps Good luck with your Project Boney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted January 24, 2012 That's a seriously cool watch - one day I should try a V3 Avenger.... btw, yours has quite decent lume dots. Are they all like yours on the V3s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 I wish i could mod, damn would be nice, i have trouble changing straps Good luck with your Project Boney wish i could mod too! instead, i beg Rich to do it for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted January 24, 2012 I wish i could mod, damn would be nice, i have trouble changing straps Good luck with your Project Boney wish i could mod too! instead, i beg Rich to do it for me No begging needed bro, always happy to help. BTW,the bezel is easy peasy. Twist clockwise while gripping firmly and pull up at the same time. POP! she's off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 so apparently the piece of metal is the palet of one of the pushers... how critical is this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 so apparently the piece of metal is the palet of one of the pushers... how critical is this?? Sorry I translated from French, in English I think the correct description would be "the palet of the operating lever". What happens when you push the start/stop pusher? And the reset pusher? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 BTW,the bezel is easy peasy. Twist clockwise while gripping firmly and pull up at the same time. POP! she's off Be carefull what you're taking off. Also, will it be your first time fitting a gen bezel on a V3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 so apparently the piece of metal is the palet of one of the pushers... how critical is this?? Sorry I translated from French, in English I think the correct description would be "the palet of the operating lever". What happens when you push the start/stop pusher? And the reset pusher? I am not sure because i am don't want to make things worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 so apparently the piece of metal is the palet of one of the pushers... how critical is this?? Sorry I translated from French, in English I think the correct description would be "the palet of the operating lever". What happens when you push the start/stop pusher? And the reset pusher? I am not sure because i am don't want to make things worse! You can try pressing the pushers, no worries, just press gently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted January 24, 2012 I wish i could mod, damn would be nice, i have trouble changing straps Good luck with your Project Boney wish i could mod too! instead, i beg Rich to do it for me No begging needed bro, always happy to help. BTW,the bezel is easy peasy. Twist clockwise while gripping firmly and pull up at the same time. POP! she's off and doing that takes off the whole crystal/bezel/rotating ring assembly...then you have the get the bezel and crystal off that assembly...then you gotta machine rotating ring to accept the bezel and somehow get it all to work together when done...its not an easy as pie job sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted January 24, 2012 The gen bezel is slightly larger than the rep. It attaches by tightening the bezel screws which compress an aluminum wire. The screws are too short on the gen to work with the rep. Wiz is right, that definitely looks like part of a chrono operating lever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 The gen bezel is slightly larger than the rep. It attaches by tightening the bezel screws which compress an aluminum wire. The screws are too short on the gen to work with the rep. Actually there is a way to make it work, you have to make a new wire. I failed to do it myself so I asked an orthodontist friend to do one for me, and after a few modifications it worked. The bezel is a bit harder to turn than it is on a gen breitling, but it's working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted January 24, 2012 The gen bezel is slightly larger than the rep. It attaches by tightening the bezel screws which compress an aluminum wire. The screws are too short on the gen to work with the rep. Actually there is a way to make it work, you have to make a new wire. I failed to do it myself so I asked an orthodontist friend to do one for me, and after a few modifications it worked. The bezel is a bit harder to turn than it is on a gen breitling, but it's working. Or get new slightly longer screws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 24, 2012 oh boy. who knew this was going to be such a pain in the ass! I am remaining positive. And i am contacting the seller about returning the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 The gen bezel is slightly larger than the rep. It attaches by tightening the bezel screws which compress an aluminum wire. The screws are too short on the gen to work with the rep. Actually there is a way to make it work, you have to make a new wire. I failed to do it myself so I asked an orthodontist friend to do one for me, and after a few modifications it worked. The bezel is a bit harder to turn than it is on a gen breitling, but it's working. Or get new slightly longer screws. Did you had any luck finding some with the correct thread, head size/shape and lenght? I figured out the wire option would be the simplest but your solution might be even easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 oh boy. who knew this was going to be such a pain in the ass! I am remaining positive. And i am contacting the seller about returning the watch. I'm yet to find a Franken project that goes smoothly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 24, 2012 I believe "cls" is in the US, you can contact him about replacing the operating lever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
