Should I send back or get a watch smith to repair?

[myloguy 0]

I've just received my first rep after weeks of researching

 

Customs must have opened it because the bubble wrap had been torn open and the watch was out of the box.

 

Anyways the watch is not working, the rotor has come off. I don't know if there is other damage.

 

I'm thinking I'm going to have to pay for delivery back to china and fast delivery again back to the uk. I just wanted to have my watch quickly.

 

Would it be worth me seeing if I can get someone to fix it, how long do returns usually take?

 

Thanks

[wrxker 0]

I think you should get someone to fix it. May not be worth the cost to send back etc. bought from TD?

[hnic 1]

usually it takes more time (and maybe risk) to send it back

if i was you i'd look for a local smith

 

good luck

[JSJ 0]

What watch, how much? Pics?

[stevok2305 1]

Be cheaper and safer getting it done locally.

[LightGeek 25]

You know/think the rotors is off. Open it up and have a look.

[myloguy 0]

yeah i bought it from toro, i haven't give him a chance to respond yet but im just weighing my options.

 

It's an AP 15400 miyota

 

beautiful watch, can't believe the quality, was chuffed when i opened it.

 

i'm worrying that the movement could be fucked aswell, would a watch smith be able to fix it even if it was more than just the rotor falling off?

 

[LightGeek 25]

Even easier. Some flathead screws and the case back comes off. With a little care you could probably fix it yourself (once you find the screw inside).

[nev848 0]

there was a thread this week where a member fixed a detached rotor. Think he had London in his title and the watch was all blinged up if this helps.

[kkz88 0]

It look like easy to fix myloguy I just service similar one.when I saw ur watch really surprised why is the rotor broke down.sometime customer told me rotor is really loud.that's it.

[kkz88 0]

[nev848 0]

It look like easy to fix myloguy I just service similar one.when I saw ur watch really surprised why is the rotor broke down.sometime customer told me rotor is really loud.that's it.

 

How weird you where the guy I was talking about in my thread above yours. I knew you had something to do with London in your tag/avatar. Small World.

[kkz88 0]

It look like easy to fix myloguy I just service similar one.when I saw ur watch really surprised why is the rotor broke down.sometime customer told me rotor is really loud.that's it.

 

How weird you where the guy I was talking about in my thread above yours. I knew you had something to do with London in your tag/avatar. Small World.

Indeed sir

[myloguy 0]

ah excellent, im dying to wear it haha, such a big kid. Gutted its bank holiday weekend, hopefully i can find someone open to see if they can fix it, i don't have any tools for this

 

thanks guys.

 

I'm amazed customs opened the package, put it back then sent it on its way

[TRANSPORTER 1]

Wow seriously easy repair, just find the screw and away you go job done.

[LightGeek 25]

The only problem is if the screw ended up in the balance and messed up the hairspring.

[Del Boy 0]

Speak to Toro first, he might say, pop back off, give it a try, doesn't work then send it back.

 

Or might say take to local watchsmith.

 

You don't know if you don't ask!

 

I've sent watches back ok btw.

[zinnboy 0]

Ask about. You're better off spending $5 on a toolkit to service watches than $5 sending it back. You'll learn. It's the best part not relying on someone else.

[Phanphy 0]

I've got the exact same problem with the same watch from toro - took off the back casing and put the rotor back on the pivot. Spun around okay briefly, but when fell off again 5 minutes later. Any pointers? :(

[Cannibal 0]

Get it fixed by a watchmaker here. The cost of post to get it back to Asia will likely be more than the post to a watchmaker and what he charges.

[Irishcain 0]

Wow! Necroposting at its finest, lol