BIG ISSUE WITH JLC ULTRA MASTER THIN GF Factory Model V3

[Joeio33]

Hi team,

I have a lot of issue with this watch

JL140 - Master Ultra Thin Moonphase SS/LE White GF 1:1 V3 MY9015 [JL140] - $418.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch JL140 - Master Ultra Thin Moonphase SS/LE White GF 1:1 V3 MY9015 [JL140] - GF Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Moonphase V3 Edition Made with a Genuine 1:1 with Real Moonphase Function!! **Updated with better case profile, dial and moonphase disc **Comes with Free Pusher Pin...

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last year i broke the glass : I need a new sapphire Crystal please.

last month big issue : the watch no longer winds up. after analysis by a specialist, i need a new balance wheel and its balance staff to repair it.

Could you please contact GF factory and give me your best offer please ?
Thank a lot
Best Regards

 

[Pinion Minion]

You are going you spend more money repairing it than just buying a new watch.

These reps are not the kind of quality you pass down to your kids as an heirloom. Just buy a new one.

 

[Joeio33]

It's a real shame to throw away a watch like that for this.
all i need is just a new crystal sapphire and a new balance shaft.
@trustytime Could you help me please

 

[Pinion Minion]

It's a real shame to throw away a watch like that for this.
all i need is just a new crystal sapphire and a new balance shaft.
@trustytime Could you help me please

It is likely a miyota movement- you should simply buy another movement on Ali and remove the wheel.

If you really want to speak to trusty you should email thru his website

 

[Karbon74]

moonphase = not simple to do yourself
brand decorated miyota clone = difficult to source identical full movement on AliX for a full swap
polished mirror bezel = delicate work to take out
broken crystal = micro shards inside the case
open caseback = any aftermarket part or new movement will stick out

Agree with @Pinion Minion the less worst option is to change the balance wheel assembly.

but his initial comment is much better. You will have to:
-source a crystal
-buy an aftermarket balance assembly (gen miyota) or buy a new clone movement to salvage that part
-fully service the existing movement to remove the micro shards and dust that accumulated...knowing that official watchmakes hate working on such custom clones IF you find one who accepts

It's a fun project if you do it yourself. But several hundreds if you pay street prices

 

[Joeio33]

thank you Guys ! @Karbon74 @Pinion Minion

 

[Karbon74]

note that you don't have to throw away the watch. You can still list* it for parts, and recover whatever you recover (don't expect much)

*when you become eligible for m2m sales

 

[Chrononymous]

May I ask how you managed to smash the Saphire Crystal? It is a nice watch.

 

[Joeio33]

I had put it in a doc bag in a fairly protected high pocket, and I had to break it by leaning my back on a seat. I'm still very surprised to have broken it. Very fragile in the end.

 

[Joeio33]

Hi team,
myota 9015 spare parts is not suitable.
In fact, the balance wheel is too big, about 1mm to 1.5mm too big.
Could you please give me some advice?
thank you

 

[Horace_Derwent]

Trustytime DOES have a parts department



Unfortunately that URL seemes to be offilne, @Joeio33 try to email at that email, maybe you will get an answer!

Also, it is the CNY (Chinese New Year), until 17 - 18 Feb , so the response may be a bit delayed...

 

[Joeio33]

Trustytime DOES have a parts department



Unfortunately that URL seemes to be offilne, @Joeio33 try to email at that email, maybe you will get an answer!

Also, it is the CNY (Chinese New Year), until 17 - 18 Feb , so the response may be a bit delayed...

Unfortunately, TTWPARTS told me that the factory didn't sell just movement parts. Would you please have another idea?
reminder : myota 9015 balance whell is too big : about 1 to 1.5mm too much

 

[Horace_Derwent]

@Joeio33 : well, try ask for a complete Myiota 9015 decorated movement from GF factory, but i think they don't sell em either.. M

So, the balance wheel was customized for this particular iteration of the Myiota 9015....

Lady option : buy a donor watch on order to take out the movement.

The easiest thing to do would be try to sell it as it is, maybe repair or change the Sapphire crystal and then try to sell the watch M2M.

 

[TESLA760]

See post #2 for the most logical approach to this issue.

 

[Pinion Minion]

I have a hard time believing they have a custom balance wheel for this watch. Is it not seating in the main plate properly? It is it so big the pallet fork is not meshing correctly?

Maybe it's another Miyota iteration than a 9015..