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VSF 126610 has died on me in just a week...

jkrw247

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Just got my watch (VSF 126610LV) on 16th Jan.

The watch (containing the VS3235 movement) suddenly stopped today and I could not get it to start moving again.

I was shocked when I unscrewed the crown and found that it had become loose!

Symptoms:
1. Watch movement has stopped and become unresponsive to winding
2. Crown feels loose, lost its clicking behaviour when pulled out horizontally
3 .Crown loosely goes to date-setting position, able to set date
4. Crown cannot go to time-setting position, unable to set time

Might any experienced members be able to tell me what has gone wrong?

I'm hoping this has not happened because of a broken part! :(
 
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KJ2020

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Sounds like a keyless works issue. It's a relatively minor repair that may not require any replacement parts. However the movement has to come out of the case and the hands, dial, and datewheel removed to access the keyless works. It should be done by someone who knows what they are doing.
 

ryantunna

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Sounds like a simple fix. Do you have a watch modder/service guy you use ?


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jkltoe

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At least yours ran for a week! My 126610LV arrived on Thursday and was DOA upon opening the box. I can change the time and date but after a full wind nothing happens. Beautiful watch though.
BOL on yours
 

Omega38

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I feel your pain, my ARF 116710BLNR with SH3186 movement stopped after only 1 day on the wrist. Ill either get this fixed with my watchmaker or replace the movement, Shame as the rest of the watch is fantastic.
 

mari115

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I feel your pain, my ARF 116710BLNR with SH3186 movement stopped after only 1 day on the wrist. Ill either get this fixed with my watchmaker or replace the movement, Shame as the rest of the watch is fantastic.

get a vr3185, those are way more reliable
 

rcom440

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I feel your pain, my ARF 116710BLNR with SH3186 movement stopped after only 1 day on the wrist. Ill either get this fixed with my watchmaker or replace the movement, Shame as the rest of the watch is fantastic.

SH3186 is a shitty movement.
 

Omega38

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SH3186 is a shitty movement.

Yes I did intend to change the movement and maybe add some gen goodies, Where to buy the VR3185 though?? I would love to send it to someone who has experience with reps for all the work.