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Need help - what adjustment do I need to make on this sub?

abmndi

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Hey guys I would just like to ask what modification should I do on my rep to align the date? Does it look like dial issue or a DW issue? Thanks

 

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It could several things, send it to a watch maker.
 

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Yup. Find a local, non-AD, watchmaker or a trusted repair person on the forum.

In my previous city, I found a local guy who would do minor work for me. I just told him it was a replica watch, which was a gift from a military friend who acquired it overseas. He just chuckled and said ok.


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abmndi

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Anyway, do you guys have any idea what factory and version this could be? My uncle bought it and sold it to me for 200usd
 

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Need to know what movement it has. If it's a rep 3135 (like the gen movement), the datewheel cannot be adjusted vertically. If it's an ETA 2836 or 2824 clone, or a DG2813 it will have a datewheel overlay (DWO) that can be adjusted vertically.

If you can take the back off and post a pic, we can ID the movement. Or just tell us which way the hands move when you rotate the crown clockwise in position 3 (time setting).

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...and-dirty-datewheel-overlay-adjustment-2836-2
 

abmndi

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Yes it has a clone 3135 that's why I immediately paid my uncle hahaha
 

KJ2020

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Yes it has a clone 3135 that's why I immediately paid my uncle hahaha

Are you sure? Do the hands move clockwise with clockwise crown rotation? The reason I ask is it's unusual for the 3135 DW to be off that much, if it's flipping normally, They can get stuck and not flip properly but that's different from a DWO not being aligned.
 

abmndi

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Are you sure? Do the hands move clockwise with clockwise crown rotation? The reason I ask is it's unusual for the 3135 DW to be off that much, if it's flipping normally, They can get stuck and not flip properly but that's different from a DWO not being aligned.

Yes. Image here: https://imgur.com/a/HKH4ZoY

Is there a way to fix this or does this piece got a badly printed DW?

EDIT: Do you have a guess on what factory and version this could be?
 
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KJ2020

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Yes. Image here: https://imgur.com/a/HKH4ZoY

Is there a way to fix this or does this piece got a badly printed DW?

EDIT: Do you have a guess on what factory and version this could be?

Have a look at the link below for more detailed info

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...0025442-problem-setting-date-rolex-submariner

It looks like a higher end rep, the parts look to be good quality (dial, hands, insert, etc.) Post a pic of the bracelet clasp code or look it up here

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...cas/333294-known-rep-clasp-bracelet-sel-codes
 

abmndi

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Have a look at the link below for more detailed info

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...0025442-problem-setting-date-rolex-submariner

It looks like a higher end rep, the parts look to be good quality (dial, hands, insert, etc.) Post a pic of the bracelet clasp code or look it up here

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...cas/333294-known-rep-clasp-bracelet-sel-codes

Couldn't find it on the directory so I guess I'll just post it here: https://imgur.com/a/uLSxTIR
 

abmndi

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Yes, the 3135 clone can be a challenge. I've got the SH3135 and both the date change mechanism and the autowind assembly are suspect. At this point I figure it might be better to just get a VR3135 and hope for the best. There are people who will work on these movements, Michael in NY serviced mine, but I figure it's the parts that are the problem and I don't want to spend a bunch of money swapping in gen parts. If the watch is running ok otherwise, maybe you just hang in there and enjoy it.