Hi all,
I picked up a Noob Explorer II 42mm 216570 (with the A3137 movement) a few months ago and am disappointed to report that the numbers are already starting to "fade" from the bezel. I'm sure this is due to rubbing against something (shirt, jacket, etc.) but it's my one watch that sees the least amount of wear-time, so it's not going to take long before it's much worse.
My dealer was the respectable folks over at InTime and their answer was for me to buy a replacement REP bezel. The problem with this is (1) I don't want to risk the same thing happening again; and (2) I have zero experience replacing bezels. I suppose I should view this as a learning opportunity.
The pics on the link below (sorry, couldn't get them posted inline) show the damage (not the best lighting, but hopefully you'll get the idea) -- clearly the "24" "2" "4" and "12" are the worst. Any recommendations on either part sources (I'm open to considering original parts if the bezel wouldn't be too absurdly priced) or someone in the US who might be able to help me with repairs? I'm holding off on the replacement order from InTime until I weight my options...
https://plus.google.com/photos/1133...s/6063872901102272641?authkey=CKWD8Y7-tcmcpwE
Thanks!
I picked up a Noob Explorer II 42mm 216570 (with the A3137 movement) a few months ago and am disappointed to report that the numbers are already starting to "fade" from the bezel. I'm sure this is due to rubbing against something (shirt, jacket, etc.) but it's my one watch that sees the least amount of wear-time, so it's not going to take long before it's much worse.
My dealer was the respectable folks over at InTime and their answer was for me to buy a replacement REP bezel. The problem with this is (1) I don't want to risk the same thing happening again; and (2) I have zero experience replacing bezels. I suppose I should view this as a learning opportunity.
The pics on the link below (sorry, couldn't get them posted inline) show the damage (not the best lighting, but hopefully you'll get the idea) -- clearly the "24" "2" "4" and "12" are the worst. Any recommendations on either part sources (I'm open to considering original parts if the bezel wouldn't be too absurdly priced) or someone in the US who might be able to help me with repairs? I'm holding off on the replacement order from InTime until I weight my options...
https://plus.google.com/photos/1133...s/6063872901102272641?authkey=CKWD8Y7-tcmcpwE
Thanks!
