The AP questions thread (All the questions you want to ask about AP but were afraid to)

[gilrob]

thanks

do you know if there is a special way to wind the millenary? The nob came off and it seems I can only set the time backwards, but when I do the spinning thing slows down. THe nob is on

is this the right way? I dont want to break it

Sorry, I don't know. I suggest you ask in the RWI Movement section.

 

[erockz]

Sorry, I don't know. I suggest you ask in the RWI Movement section.

my nob came off thank god I found it my room, do these things come off alot?

 

[gilrob]

my nob came off thank god I found it my room, do these things come off alot?

Knobs don't usually come off easily. Improper assembly methods or procedures could lead to this happening as well as other problems. Apart from asking in the RWI Movements section, I suggest you have your watch examined and serviced. RWI has a list, Watchmakers and Horologists, for a watchsmith for you to choose from. Contact one that is closes to you and inform them with your movement information (factory, model number etc.) and let them know what happened.

Hope this helps.

 

[erockz]

Knobs don't usually come off easily. Improper assembly methods or procedures could lead to this happening as well as other problems. Apart from asking in the RWI Movements section, I suggest you have your watch examined and serviced. RWI has a list, Watchmakers and Horologists, for a watchsmith for you to choose from. Contact one that is closes to you and inform them with your movement information (factory, model number etc.) and let them know what happened.

Hope this helps.

thanks Ill look for one in my area

 

[Nectaro]

Do any folks know if the 26mm bracelets on the 15300/15400 would fit the 25860/26300?

The next question would be where could I get the best version of that bracelet aftermarket?

 

[erockz]

is it OK to wear a replica everyday? Or will wearing it everyday wear out the gears and stuff?

 

[gilrob]

is it OK to wear a replica everyday? Or will wearing it everyday wear out the gears and stuff?

Wear it and enjoy as long as you want. Wear and tear will occur in both reps and gen movements, longevity depends on the movement. So, carefully research the movement you opt for. Look in the RWI Movement section for reliability data.

 

[Jkwatches]

Does anyone know if the ZF 15500 v2 or the JF factory 15703 is waterproof at all?

 

[cotti-rottie]

i think the general rule is not to trust any waterproofing figures direct from the factory

 

[g00n]

I don’t swim with reps, if I did I would definitely have it checked by a watchsmith first.

 

[Xlsander]

Does anyone know why this pusher could be Stuck? I only got the watch this week and this does not Look correct, does it?

 

[legend]

I’m unsure if it’s a faux pusher. Others with the same watch will be able to tell you better.

 

[Xlsander]

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I’m unsure if it’s a faux pusher. Others with the same watch will be able to tell you better

But shouldnt it come back up?

 

[Procurator]

Does anyone know why this pusher could be Stuck? I only got the watch this week and this does not Look correct, does it?

Very likely the rough surfaces of the pin and the pun wall got stuck together due to poor machining, or the spring broke.
It has no function, so, if it annoys you just because, get it opened and fixed, don't pour any WD40 or similar oils, or don't poke into it, it could have catastrophic consequences to the movement, if you break something loose.

 

[Xlsander]

thank you, is there anywhere a manual to this rep to know how to set it correctly and etc? because on a gen there are no pushers with no function, right? or can the rep not be set like a gen? sorry for my ignorance and lack of any education about the watch and thanks for any input from anyone who knows.

 

[Procurator]

I don't exactly know your factory or version, but usually TDs have a description on their sites.

 

[legend]

thank you, is there anywhere a manual to this rep to know how to set it correctly and etc? because on a gen there are no pushers with no function, right? or can the rep not be set like a gen? sorry for my ignorance and lack of any education about the watch and thanks for any input from anyone who knows.

For the model the rep is very different from the gen, both in looks and functions. Please do not expect it to work like the gen.

 

[wip]

Do we have any AP Chrono which NWBIG?

 

[grillbrill]

Do we have any AP Chrono which NWBIG?

I think @legend has some but his are NWBIR.

 

[wip]

I think @legend has some but his are NWBIR.

So i guess the answer is no & the best rep thus far for AP is still 15500 ZF or APFS Black