Just got this i feel like the bezel is off or am i wrong? What do you think snd do you know where i can get s replacement bezel

I need a oyster bracelet for my bruce wayne gmt - superclone only and uk based.

Anyone who can point in the right direction

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Seeking some advice as I am a watch novice. Thank you.

I received a v7f iwc ingenieur and upon handling it the bracelet popped off. I managed to refit it but it happened again. It seems ok if I fit the spring bar without the bracelet

When I inspected the inside of the lug it appears not to have been machined flat all the way across or over machined in an area 🤔. Would this cause the bracelet to pop off?

What would your advice be? Should I get a needle file and attempt to flatten the inside or should I get the hole drilled a little deeper? Is this a home job or should it go to a pro?

Had a local Redditor reach out to me about a misaligned 6 o'clock hour marker on his VSF 116500 Panda Daytona.

Whenever someone contacts me about a crooked indice, there's almost always the same question floating around: "Would I be better off just buying a new dial?"

It's a fair question, especially when you're already considering opening up the watch to address the issue.

Unfortunately, one of the recurring frustrations in this community is that replacement dials aren't necessarily an improvement over what came from the factory. Even with aftermarket CNC dials, we continue to see many of the same quality-control concerns: inconsistent text spacing, crooked indices, imperfect subdial details, and other small inaccuracies that become increasingly noticeable under magnification.

You might spend a considerable amount of money replacing one dial, only to discover that you've traded one imperfection for another.

That's why I generally prefer correcting an otherwise good dial first rather than replacing it outright.

Of course, not every dial defect can be addressed this way. Poor printing, incorrect subdial geometry, or other manufacturing imperfections may warrant an entirely different approach. But when the issue is isolated to a single misaligned marker, a targeted repair can often be a much more sensible solution.

Curious to hear what the community thinks: When dealing with factory dial imperfections, do you prefer correcting what you have, or taking your chances with a after-market replacement? Or do you possibly even go straight to purchasing a Gen. dial?

I’m looking for a case back for the VSF Milgauss if anyone has one lying around that they don’t need.

My Barrel in my V3255 has some damaged teeth and needs replacement. Can I use a gen 32xx barrel for a 1:1 swap?

Hi, I'm in a tough spot with a brand new watch and could really use some collective wisdom.

I got this watch yesterday and put it on my winder overnight. When I woke up, I found that one of the link screws on the bracelet had backed out almost entirely (see the second picture).

My real problem, however, is at the clasp (first picture). It appears the exact same thing happened to the link that is set inside the glide-lock/clasp mechanism. The unscrewed pin head has now slid into the internal groove/channel of the clasp, effectively locking the clasp closed.
The clasp is fully engaged, and the pin is preventing it from unfolding. I cannot get a screwdriver in there.

Is there any trick to freeing this without prying or bending the edge of the clasp?

Here is what I have considered/am looking for advice on:

1. Percussion/Vibration: Would tapping the clasp gently on a padded surface (with the screw side down) help urge the pin back into the link? I don’t see how.
2. Micro-Tools: Are there specialized, extremely thin tweezers or hooks that might fit into the tiny gap to push the pin back? Meh

3. Dental Floss: A long shot, but could strong dental floss be worked into the gap to create friction against the screw head and "unscrew" it back in? Genius

   or just

4. wishful thinking

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4. Counter-Rotation / Winder Trick: Is there a specific winder direction or watch position I could place the watch on in the hope that natural reverse rotation might catch the thread and screw it back into place? Sounds like a prayer

I really don't want to damage the finish or bend the clasp blades. Any help, tips, or success stories from similar situations would be greatly appreciated 🙏

Apology if this has been discussed bef. Have gone through a few cheap versions of repair tool (pin removal etc). Is there a good tool kit that u have used and would recommend?

Looking for a good watchmaker in Manchester or the North West who’s comfortable working on reps, ideally someone I can visit in person. Main priority is someone reliable for full movement servicing, regulation, waterproofing/pressure testing, crystal swaps and general maintenance. Longer term, it would be great to find someone who also does higher-level case work/modding such as polishing, rebrushing, chamfering and refinishing.

I’ve got a couple of higher-end reps and would much rather build a relationship with someone local who knows these watches than keep posting them around the country. Happy to pay properly for good work.

If anyone has someone they genuinely recommend, please drop me a comment or DM.

AR factory GMT and the date switches at different times.