VSF Submariner 116610LN - Loose Minute Hand

[NickFontana14]

Hello all,

I'm new here so forgive me if this is in the wrong place! I recently purchased a second hand VSF Submariner 116610LN which originated from Geektime. It looks to be in very good condition and albeit new to the field, a very good replica.

I have however noticed that it keeps falling behind in time. I assumed I didn't wind it enough, but after putting it back on and opening a window it jumped back a whole 5 minutes. So I gave the watch a gentle shake by rotating my wrist and noticed that the minute hand is loose and can jump about a little, only about 5 minutes or so in either direction. It seems to rotate anti-clockwise more freely.

It has the VS3235 movement to my knowledge. I can imagine this is something that has happened in transit, perhaps the box has taken a tumble as we know happens all too well.

In short, is this likely to be a simple, relatively cheap fix, or an endless nightmare where I've wasted my precious pennies? This is my first replica and whilst visually it's stunning, this is a bad start.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Nick

 

[Karbon74]

Sorry to hear that.
This is an awesome watch

If you are lucky, the hand just got loose. it means the hands need to be taken out and put back in place. maybe a slight crimping to make it hold on the post better. Easy fix

If you are unlucky, the cannon is loose. More complicated as you need to remove the dial and open the movement

If you are very unlucky, the wheel teeth is damaged and need to be replaced.

The watch looks fine though, so don’t get anxious

Check out the watchmakers in the relevant section of the Marketplace, or try to find a member modder

 

[NickFontana14]

Sorry to hear that.
This is an awesome watch

If you are lucky, the hand just got loose. it means the hands need to be taken out and put back in place. maybe a slight crimping to make it hold on the post better. Easy fix

If you are unlucky, the cannon is loose. More complicated as you need to remove the dial and open the movement

If you are very unlucky, the wheel teeth is damaged and need to be replaced.

The watch looks fine though, so don’t get anxious

Check out the watchmakers in the relevant section of the Marketplace, or try to find a member modder

Thank you for your prompt, detailed response!

I will try a local watch shop first to see if they can help, I’m sure the fact it’s a replica won’t make it anymore difficult for them?

Hopefully it’s the first possibility but we will see..

Are there any UK / South East based members or good places that you happen to know of?

 

[Karbon74]

A few fellows listed here in UK

Service and Parts Providers

Hire Modification Experts, Watchmakers, Parts Suppliers, and more.

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Karbon74]

I will try a local watch shop first to see if they can help, I’m sure the fact it’s a replica won’t make it anymore difficult for them?

Avoid High Street shops and go to a small indy