DIY Battery Change on Oil Filled? Updated to show the NEW 2!

[BBK357]

Follow-up on this project: I shipped the watch to Sinn on Oct 27th. USPS tracking showed it at JFK customs on the 28th, then nothing. I filed a lost package insurance claim online on November 30th. USPS disavowed any responsibility (of course). I considered it a total loss at that point.

Today, Sinn emailed me that the watch just arrived and they'll send me an estimate on the work! A belated holiday present!

Holy crap. It seems like it was lost and then someone dug it up. Incredible.

[kfalk]

That's excellent news, Seth. Interested to hear about everything price wise when all is said and done.

[namor]

Continuing this lesson in patience, it took them only six weeks to determine what needs to be done to the EZM2: new dial and hands to restore the lume (SLN will replace the tritium), and the battery, oil refill, and module checkup. All of which I specified in writing when I shipped it. [This for a mere approx. $375 or so. I'm game for that - yes, I know its criminal to replace the original tritium stuff with SLN, but function must be primary. If not, why replace the battery too}. But then they slip in this phrase: "The repair will takes approx. 75-100 working days after your order release/payment."
Sinn is a real company, not a MKII, you'd think 2 1/2 to 4 months a bit excessive to do what an ill-equipped DIYer did in an afternoon.

[geoffcotton]

For a DYI battery change on an oil filled Sinn - what silicone oil weight is suggested (10wt?) Any other helpful hints to eliminate/minimize bubbles? I read somewhere that a small piece of sponge in the case, soaked with oil, allows for slight compression to help with the bubble issue.

All suggestions taken gratefully!

Rather you than me Bud.

[kfalk]

Continuing this lesson in patience, it took them only six weeks to determine what needs to be done to the EZM2: new dial and hands to restore the lume (SLN will replace the tritium), and the battery, oil refill, and module checkup. All of which I specified in writing when I shipped it. [This for a mere approx. $375 or so. I'm game for that - yes, I know its criminal to replace the original tritium stuff with SLN, but function must be primary. If not, why replace the battery too}. But then they slip in this phrase: "The repair will takes approx. 75-100 working days after your order release/payment."
Sinn is a real company, not a MKII, you'd think 2 1/2 to 4 months a bit excessive to do what an ill-equipped DIYer did in an afternoon.

I hope they install the battery last - 4 months off the battery is no bueno.

[toxicavenger]

Continuing this lesson in patience, it took them only six weeks to determine what needs to be done to the EZM2: new dial and hands to restore the lume (SLN will replace the tritium), and the battery, oil refill, and module checkup. All of which I specified in writing when I shipped it. [This for a mere approx. $375 or so. I'm game for that - yes, I know its criminal to replace the original tritium stuff with SLN, but function must be primary. If not, why replace the battery too}. But then they slip in this phrase: "The repair will takes approx. 75-100 working days after your order release/payment."
Sinn is a real company, not a MKII, you'd think 2 1/2 to 4 months a bit excessive to do what an ill-equipped DIYer did in an afternoon.

I hope they install the battery last - 4 months off the battery is no bueno.

[namor]

The finale has finally arrived - the EZM2 is home, and it is like new. They put on a new dial, new handset, new oil, new battery, new caseback, new strap, and appear to have refurbed the case. It is literally indistinguishable from a NEW EZM2!






Ultimately well worth the loooong wait.

[r.palace]

Noice!!

[hoppyjr]

Very nice! I'm excited to be joining the oily crowd next week too

[kfalk]

Ed, you've been a part of the oily crowd for a while now.

Nice, Seth.

[hoppyjr]

Ed, you've been a part of the oily crowd for a while now.

Nice, Seth.

They used lube in the watch?

[andrema]

Did they return the original dial and hands?

[namor]

Didn't return the originals, but I didn't think to ask for them either.

[Monkeyfudger]

That is hot, mucho jealous!

[hoppyjr]

It really does look good.

[TSD]

Looks awesome, Seth.

[matt.wu]

Dibs! For real.

[hoppyjr]

The finale has finally arrived - the EZM2 is home, and it is like new. They put on a new dial, new handset, new oil, new battery, new caseback, new strap, and appear to have refurbed the case. It is literally indistinguishable from a NEW EZM2!






Ultimately well worth the loooong wait.

Still about 20 times quicker than Yao builds a watch.

[gr8sw]

those hands look different than the original hands, no?

[kfalk]

Yes, looks like the tips have been squared off.

[namor]

If you look at the pic on P2 of this thread, they seem to be the same. I can't really tell - if they are different it is very subtle...

[hoppyjr]

If you look at the pic on P2 of this thread, they seem to be the same. I can't really tell - if they are different it is very subtle...

I agree, they do look the same. The aged ones just appear different because of the patina.

[matt.wu]

When do I get to buy this watch?

[unixshrk]

When do I get to buy this watch?

Best guess six weeks. :-)

[namor]

When do I get to buy this watch?

Hahahaha.... I plan on keeping it at least as long as it took to get refurbed!!