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ZF 4500v

asdfvav

Trying not to break stuff...
5/2/19
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Since the problem is more common with Miyotas, here is another approach.
A friend had the same problem and asked me if I could take a look. In this case, the glue unfortunately came off again after a few days. So I decided to try to laser rotor and bearing together. This is a bit fiddly, but works with a little patience, a good laser and proper magnification.

Here is a picture of how the whole thing looked afterwards. Don't be surprised about the milling on the left and right, that was from another attempt that didn't work - so this was just a proof of concept. Worked very well, rotor and bearing are now well connected again.
So if the rotor on your Miyota comes loose, ask your watchmaker if he happens to have access to a laser.
Greetings!
 

germanynrw

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So guys, I had good news.
The well known watchmaker from germany:


has fixed the pusher of my V4500.
I‘m so happy and I know a lot of you have the same problem.
If you want to mod, repair you VC contact him.

Thank you a lot Brauning.
 

jonnyboy74

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So guys, I had good news.
The well known watchmaker from germany:


has fixed the pusher of my V4500.
I‘m so happy and I know a lot of you have the same problem.
If you want to mod, repair you VC contact him.

Thank you a lot Brauning.
I'm missing the spring but have the pusher- did you have all the bits complete?
 
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PhilippPzy

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I also have the same problem with the clasp. The pusher fell off and I couln't find it anymore. Does somebody have the pusher or the clasp as a sparepart after replacing it with the one from ali or with a rubber strap? If yes I'm interested.
 

locvs

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The clasp seems to be a weak point. Just go with the rubber strap instead
 

PhilippPzy

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I'm interested to buy a broken bracelet as a sparepart. If you have one for sale just let me know.
 

antiom85

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I did someone receive this watch lately ? Does this still have problems with the bracelet ?
 

Falter

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Seems to be a common issue but no problems so far with mine.
 

antiom85

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Okay thanks. I'm gonna order one then. Can't resist to this amazing blue dial. Any ideas where I can find a rubber strap ? Other than Zf
 

antiom85

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Okay thanks. I'm gonna order one then. Can't resist to this amazing blue dial. Any ideas where I can find a rubber strap ? Other than Zf
 

Falter

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I would just be gentle when opening and closing the clasp on the bracelet.
There is a rubber strap offered by 8F but I strongly suggest the ZF rubber. It is one of the best rubber rep straps I've ever seen.
Color is very close to gen as well.