Got my NEW DEEP SEA and it is PERFECT, EXCEPT.....

[Versaci]

that it does not work! It came DOA! Ive contacted the company I boughtit from and am awaiting a response, but what a hastle to send it all the way back to China.

Im actually thinking of just taking it to a local shop here for repair.

Any thoughts, advice???

Thnx
Versaci

 

[flyfisher]

that it does not work! It came DOA! Ive contacted the company I boughtit from and am awaiting a response, but what a hastle to send it all the way back to China.

Im actually thinking of just taking it to a local shop here for repair.

Any thoughts, advice???

Thnx
Versaci

Are you CONUS? If I were going to cover the repair myself, I would send it to 14060 or 16610? or Katt.

In EUR I think Domi would be my choice.

 

[onelove]

well if it is from a TD send it back for a free exchange/repair, if not see above

 

[Versaci]

I got it from PureTimeWatches. How can I get in touch with ,"14060 or 16610? or Katt"?

 

[tokeyx]

They are both in the trusted watchsmith section and have their own subforums.

What movement did your DSSD have?

 

[Versaci]

I not the nickel-playet Asian 2836 clone movement modified to Rolex Cal. 3135 look

Thnx

 

[levelmanroger]

I not the nickel-playet Asian 2836 clone movement modified to Rolex Cal. 3135 look

Thnx

Ouch! That's probably why it was DOA.

Wait to hear from the dealer and see what they say. Sending it back will cost @$35 and take many months.

Often fixing it here is better, as the movement can be repaired, serviced, and regulated all at the same time. The dealer will just do a quick fix or swap in another unserviced movement

But doing it here is going to cost much more than $35 to do all that. And thats assuming the movement is fixable.

It's always a crap-shoot.

 

[bigdeal]

Ouch! That's probably why it was DOA.

Wait to hear from the dealer and see what they say. Sending it back will cost @$35 and take many months.

Often fixing it here is better, as the movement can be repaired, serviced, and regulated all at the same time. The dealer will just do a quick fix or swap in another unserviced movement

But doing it here is going to cost much more than $35 to do all that. And thats assuming the movement is fixable.

It's always a crap-shoot.

+1

Katt has a section here, and his email is [email protected] . I know 144060 does good work, but he is on a 4-6 week backup. I've never sent anything to Katt and not gotten it back with a week, shipping included.

His prices are reasonable as well. It'll prob cost a few bucks more than shipping it back, but it will be done much faster and better. Trust me, don't send it back to china if you can avoid it.

just my .02, and assuming you are conus...

 

[Versaci]

Great. I just shot an email to Katt. Hopefully he will reply soon. Thanks again guys.

 

[FatMatt]

The guys are right. Avoid mailing back to China if at all possible. Tell the dealer you will get it repaired yourself and MAYBE he'll give you a small discount on your next purchase. Maybe...

 

[waddster]

Yeah that's a bummer! Hope all works well with the outcome. I would probably stay away from sending anything to China at all costs. Maybe he can do something for you on next purchase as stated above. GL!

 

[rsh]

that it does not work! It came DOA! Ive contacted the company I boughtit from and am awaiting a response, but what a hastle to send it all the way back to China.

Im actually thinking of just taking it to a local shop here for repair.

Any thoughts, advice???

Thnx
Versaci

so what exactly does it do ? you have of course wound it up ?? can you set the time but just does not run ?

 

[Versaci]

Correct. I can set the time it just won't run, despite winding.

 

[Ephry73]

Wear the watch for a few hours normally. see if it charges like that. Since it takes soooo long to get a watch from China, often times they are not charged. I like my movements shipped with the hack on, but not everyone does it. Did it start working? I ask because I was going to order one of those V3 ones from PTW for an Abyss project I have.


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[Omega88]

The watch will start working when when you shake it. If not big trouble. Usually puretime has one of the better QC since they invest in the watch testing machine.

 

[believer123]

+1 for Katt, IMO.

 

[ThinkBachs]

Unless it looks like this,

I'd keep it stateside and have a pro work with it. Not only does it get fixed, but it gets a good going through plus properly sealed and probably pressure tested if you ask. The money spent on shipping is much better invested in finishing what the factory started.

 

[Versaci]

I sent it to Katt for servicing since I could not get it to work. Katt is amazing. He serviced it and shipped it out in less then 24 hours. Now I'm just waiting for it to arrive.

Ps. I have ordered 5 watches from PTW. My luck has been very spotty at best. 1 was DOA and 1 watch looked nothing like the photo on line. I had ordered a pepsi gmt and received a GMT(ceramic) Pepsi, which rolex doesn't make. PWT has issued $25 credits for each mistake, but when it cost me $70 to get serviced and getting a watch that I did not want, it's not that great.


Thnx again for all the help.

 

[ThinkBachs]

I sent it to Katt for servicing since I could not get it to work. Katt is amazing. He serviced it and shipped it out in less then 24 hours. Now I'm just waiting for it to arrive...

If you haven't already, make sure to leave a feedback/review for him in his section. It's always good to hear good things and I'm sure that he would appreciate being rewarded for his good deed by your sharing your story.

 

[Versaci]

Will do.

Thnx