Opps..... VR3235 got moisture in it and I did not dry it properly.

[fullsize4wd]

Who is reputable and can help me replace the movement or look at it and make necessary repairs?

It a JTime Sea-Dweller 126660 CSF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case Black Dial and Bracelet VR3235

 

[Rx4Time]

Options, send to a watchsmith for service (and make sure it's properly pressed tested so this doesn't happen again) or buy a replacement movement and have them swapped (again pressure test)

 

[dogwood]

It’s probably easiest to simply replace the movement. A vr3235 costs around $100 on AliExpress. Be sure to buy the correct version: there’s a DJ and Sub version with different sized date discs. You’ll want to get the Sub version. A movement swap isn’t too hard if you have some basic tools (tweezers, screw drivers, hand pressing tool, flush cutters for trimming the stem, and loctite). But even if you get a watchmaker to do it for you it’ll be cheaper than getting the watchmaker to restore your rusted movement.

 

[fullsize4wd]

Options, send to a watchsmith for service (and make sure it's properly pressed tested so this doesn't happen again) or buy a replacement movement and have them swapped (again pressure test)

I went scuba diving and did not screw the crown down all of the way.

Any suggestions to a repair shop that works on clones locally in CA or close?

 

[fullsize4wd]

It’s probably easiest to simply replace the movement. A vr3235 costs around $100 on AliExpress. Be sure to buy the correct version: there’s a DJ and Sub version with different sized date discs. You’ll want to get the Sub version. A movement swap isn’t too hard if you have some basic tools (tweezers, screw drivers, hand pressing tool, flush cutters for trimming the stem, and loctite). But even if you get a watchmaker to do it for you it’ll be cheaper than getting the watchmaker to restore your rusted movement.

Good to know, so I would need a "Sub" VR3235. Is there an upgrade that would be worth it or are al vr3235 created equally? Not sure I am capable with my eyesight so I may need to get a shop to do the swap. I would like to have pressure tested anyways.


Thank you,

 

[dogwood]

Good to know, so I would need a "Sub" VR3235. Is there an upgrade that would be worth it or are al vr3235 created equally? Not sure I am capable with my eyesight so I may need to get a shop to do the swap. I would like to have pressure tested anyways.


Thank you,

If you feel like it, you could upgrade to a VS3235 but you can't buy those on AliExpress, you'll have to order one through a TD or through a vendor on Alibaba named Silian. But honestly I'd probably just go with the VR3235. The VR3235 is a good movement, it's what your watch was designed for, so there won't be any hiccups with the swap.