CF Pepsi picture leaks BLRO

[Foxxfire]

it seems that the crystal is too protruding, perhaps it is due to the too high gasket that does not perfectly fit the case

If changing the REP xtal, then go for a Prof-xtal. That AR is awsome. IMHO I look more frequently at the time than at the date. Therefore that clear Prof xtal provides a glareless look on the dial. And the dial is the "face" of a watch (not the date window)...

 

[KingSly]

If changing the REP xtal, then go for a Prof-xtal. That AR is awsome. IMHO I look more frequently at the time than at the date. Therefore that clear Prof xtal provides a glareless look on the dial. And the dial is the "face" of a watch (not the date window)...

do you have a link? cheers

 

[gianton]

do you have a link? cheers

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/prof-s-crystals

 

[Foxxfire]

^ This!
Gianton was quicker...

 

[C.gjinika]

Hi to all of you, just a quick question to the ones who got the latest version out there, is the bezel functionality problem still present in the latest versions of the CF?


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[cavester]

What Bezel functionality problem?

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[C.gjinika]

What Bezel functionality problem?

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Bezel click not being good


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[techno89]

Does anyone in the USA have an oyster bracelet for one of these they'd like to sell, or possibly trade for a jubilee?

 

[Noob42069]

Just received from Hont watch and disappointed by the bezel alignment.

I specifically RLd the first Pepsi I got, waited a few weeks, then got this one on QC. QC pics looked aligned and good. I have a feeling the person who took QC pics just forcibly aligned it for the pictures.

and yes, in addition to alignment issues, CF bezel action sucks.

Video here: https://imgur.com/a/26DzdZm

how easy is it for me to pop the bezel out myself?

 

[cavester]

That's not very good. If your buying from a TD and they are sending "QC" pics, I'd at least expect them to conduct a basic due diligence on the watch and that's a clear fault.

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[Noob42069]

That's not very good. If your buying from a TD and they are sending "QC" pics, I'd at least expect them to conduct a basic due diligence on the watch and that's a clear fault.

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Yeah it’s worse. I think Hont’s QC person deliberately/forcibly aligned the bezel just for the pictures, or did a bait and switch.

My pictures: https://imgur.com/a/26DzdZm
of watch in hand

Honts QC: https://imgur.com/a/lD6cDeM

 

[Noob42069]

Duplicate post

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Well as it came few days ago i also had a misaligned bezel. But it really is easy to realigb by yourself if you got some 38mm sticker circles from aliexpress at home.

bezel action still is not genlike. Gen spring is about 120, should make huge difference already.

stock, its too smooth (no click) and has backplay

but i could have live with that

 

[Uhr70]

Video here: https://imgur.com/a/26DzdZm

I am with you OP. I would be pretty upset about this bezel misalignment.

 

[butler182]

Yeah it’s worse. I think Hont’s QC person deliberately/forcibly aligned the bezel just for the pictures, or did a bait and switch.

My pictures: https://imgur.com/a/26DzdZm
of watch in hand

Honts QC: https://imgur.com/a/lD6cDeM

Improving the insert alignment is actually pretty easy. All you have to do is remove the insert from the bezel and re-glue or re-tape the insert back into a better position. The insert can be gently pried from the bezel with a spudger or flat head screw driver (it's taped in place). I believe the only way to remove the insert is to remove the bezel assembly first so you can get under the insert and work the spudger (or screw driver) around the underside of the insert. Unfortunately, I've read some members have had a very difficult time pressing the bezel back on once it's been removed. I can't remember what the issue(s) was, but I know there have been issues. Personally, I've removed and pressed-back my bezel several times without issue, so I guess it's luck of the draw. In any event, if you don't know what you are doing or don't have good tools, it's probably best to take it to a watch repair shop. If you want to repair yourself, a link to the bezel tape you will need is below. Also below is a link a gen click spring that will nicely improve the bezel action (at least it did for mine). Good luck bro!

Bezel Tape:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/311735707180

Gen Click Spring:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384781075895?hash=item5996bd45b7:g:swgAAOSwchtgy4T-

 

[Noob42069]

Improving the insert alignment is actually pretty easy. All you have to do is remove the insert from the bezel and re-glue or re-tape the insert back into a better position. The insert can be gently pried from the bezel with a spudger or flat head screw driver (it's taped in place). I believe the only way to remove the insert is to remove the bezel assembly first so you can get under the insert and work the spudger (or screw driver) around the underside of the insert. Unfortunately, I've read some members have had a very difficult time pressing the bezel back on once it's been removed. I can't remember what the issue(s) was, but I know there have been issues. Personally, I've removed and pressed-back my bezel several times without issue, so I guess it's luck of the draw. In any event, if you don't know what you are doing or don't have good tools, it's probably best to take it to a watch repair shop. If you want to repair yourself, a link to the bezel tape you will need is below. Also below is a link a gen click spring that will nicely improve the bezel action (at least it did for mine). Good luck bro!

Bezel Tape:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/311735707180

Gen Click Spring:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384781075895?hash=item5996bd45b7:g:swgAAOSwchtgy4T-

Thanks man! Yeah I’m just gonna send to a modder. I have a gen click spring already thanks to you and a DW. Do you know of a good modder that could align the bezel, install click spring and DW?

 

[butler182]

Thanks man! Yeah I’m just gonna send to a modder. I have a gen click spring already thanks to you and a DW. Do you know of a good modder that could align the bezel, install click spring and DW?

If you're in conus, I would send to oascom. I have not used him personally, but he appears to do incredible work from what I've seen in posts. Having said that, what you need done is fairly basic, so you could probably get it done by a good local shop as well.

 

[Mark1937]

To align the bezel just reposition the toothed ring! There is no need to shake the insert and risk breaking it...

 

[bertieng]

To align the bezel just reposition the toothed ring! There is no need to shake the insert and risk breaking it...

To align the crystal retaining ring perfectly is not that easy, and you can see there is always some kind of play with that arch on the ring

 

[butler182]

To align the bezel just reposition the toothed ring! There is no need to shake the insert and risk breaking it...

That's another way to go...but if you remove the insert and then press the bezel assembly back on the watch without the insert attached, it's very easy to then perfectly align the insert (ie you can visually line up the insert before you press it down on the bezel tape to permanently secure it in place). Removing the insert does bring the risk of breaking it, but if you go slow and are gentle (and apply a little heat if you are really concerned), I think that outcome is unlikely IMHO.