Hello from California

[Alii]

My introduction to this "hobby" was through the purchase of an over priced "#1 Swiss" made Daytona. Got had with that purchase, but I learned my lesson. When I had problems with that watch I began a little research that led me to places like Rep Geek. I am now a little wiser, but the problems haven't ended. I have now bought 6 reps and have problems with 4 of them. I bought from respected dealers on this forum. Problem list: Super Avenger that gains 15+ minutes/day, Yachtmaster that was DOA, Daytona mentioned above that works fine for a while then will lose about 45 minutes within 2 hours and lastly my most recent purchase was a Hub Big Bang that has a crown that won't lock (it is always in the winding mode). I only have 2 reps that work properly so far, another Yachtmaster and a Por Flat 6 that is fantastic. 2 have been returned to China, one to FL and Big Bang is sitting on my desk still wrapped up waiting to hear from Angus.

I am not buying any more reps until I get my initial purchases straightened out.

[onzenuub]

Welcome from The Netherlands, better luck with the next reps.

[Medenblik]

Welcome Alii...........we have all had experiences like you........glad you found repgeek..........ask any question, we have people here that can help you.

[Mack]

welcome to rep geek
boy have you had some bad luck

[waini001]

Welcome! I also have a HBB...and my crown is the same as yours...it is just a pull out crown and not a locking crown. I thought this was the way they were supposed to be. Thanks for bringing it up Cheers and better luck on your future reps

[Alii]

Welcome! I also have a HBB...and my crown is the same as yours...it is just a pull out crown and not a locking crown. I thought this was the way they were supposed to be. Thanks for bringing it up Cheers and better luck on your future reps

I just got a response from Angus who sold me the watch and he said it is not supposed to have a screw down crown. I assumed it was supposed to screw down since it was sold as "water resistance >50 meters". I figured you needed a screw down crown for water resistance. Now that I know it is not broken I can finally wear it and enjoy it. It is great looking and keeps very accurate time.

[Dave123]

Super Avenger that has not lost or gained anything in a week,beside alot of wrist time....

[roflwaffle]

well, for your rep problems, contact the dealers you got them from. they should be able to get things straightened no problem.

on the daytona, its seconds at 6? Yea, theres a fix for that around here dealing with greasing the gear.. its a pretty common problem.

[Alii]

Super Avenger that has not lost or gained anything in a week,beside alot of wrist time....

Got one of those from Ruby. Had to send it back, it gained over 15 minutes in 24 hours.

[Dave123]

LOL...

Should have thought of Ruby...maybe i could have saved thousands...

[roflwaffle]

yea dave what the hell?

ruby's might even come with a bling bezel.. no need to have to order one then wait ages for it to arrive.

[Dave123]

Tell me about it....

[Dave123]

Tell me about it....

An American buys from me,i ship right away...

I buy from an American...well....you know....

[Triple-d]

LOL...

Should have thought of Ruby...maybe i could have saved thousands...

[Triple-d]

Welcome Alli...........it will get better!!! You are getting all your bad luck out of the way now!!!!!
Stick with the well established dealers and they will handle defective reps.

Enjoy!!!!!