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Vsf 116610 just stopped!

Klocklind123

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My new vsf rolex 116610 suddenly stopped working!

It feels normal when winding it but I can not get it to start!

Have any one had problem with the latest vsf 3135 clone movement?


It was working perfect when it just stopped fully wind!

Please let me know if someone has had problems with this movement!
 

KJ2020

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It's not uncommon to experience issues or even complete failures with rep movements. Sometimes when they are not very old, sometimes even when they first arrive. This can happen regardless of the movement's cost, reputation, or alleged quality.

The best way to tell exactly what is wrong with yours is to have it examined by a watchmaker. If you want to try to do some preliminary investigating, you can open the back and closely examine the balance assembly. Sometimes debris, hair, or a loose part can get stuck in the hairspring which can immediately halt a movement. Great care must be used in removing foreign objects from the balance assembly. It is quite delicate and can be completely ruined by one small errant pull or poke. You can look at other places like the train wheels for the same things. This task would require some minimal tools - caseback opener, tweezers, loupe, jeweler's screwdrivers (in case of a loose screw needing to be put back), an air puffer, etc.
 
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Klocklind123

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Thanks for the information:)

I will open it and check!

And will report what I find.

It has been working perfect from the beginning.

Is it any problem to fit a oem complete balance bridge?

or is it a plug and play?
 

Klocklind123

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Now I have open the caseback on it!

I can not see any loose screw or other things.

It is very clean!

What is the next step?

The balance is only moveing very little and stops at once after I tap a little !

Shall I remoove the winding bridge and see what I will find?

Or Shall I send the watch to a watchmaker that works on replicas?

Are there any reliable watchmakers in EU?
 

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If you aren't knowledgeable in watch repair I would would send it to someone who is.

Look in the supporting vendor section for rep watchmakers in your area.

You could try

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I have this exact same problem now! The balance wheel appears to stop in a particular position, but when slightly nudged, it resumes working for a while. I think maybe it hasn't been lubricated properly and needs a complete service and cleaning.

Please update us on what the watchmaker says and how it is fixed, thanks!
 

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Have a watchmaker check it, and eventually service it.
There may be a wide range of issues with a rep movement, spacing from dirt to broken/worn out parts. Even with the better quality regarded movements.
 

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My remote analysis tool “Bergeon Crystalbowl - 1000” says, there is something wrong….

Might be dirt, a broken teeth or similar