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Sinn Help!

Post by cali kid » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:24 am

Hey guys my U1 has had the AR taken off and I'm left with a bunch of tiny scratches to the crystal, knew it when I bought the watch and don't notice it until you really look! My question is has anyone used RGM for a crystal change and how long did it take?
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Post by hazmatman » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:27 am

Don't quote me, but last I heard RGM can do everything but Argon replacement; however, I have never sent anything there for service.
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Post by SCM64 » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:35 am

hazmatman wrote:Don't quote me, but last I heard RGM can do everything but Argon replacement; however, I have never sent anything there for service.
That's my understanding as well, but I also am pretty sure I read a mixed review or two about RGM and Sinn service. That seemed odd to me as I thought/think they otherwise have a good reputation. :think:
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Post by toxicavenger » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:44 am

Do you think the scratches are to deep to polish out?

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Post by Seth » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:50 am

I MIGHT try a little flitz on a polishing ball. Especially if you're pondering a crystal swap, you have nothing to lose.

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Post by toxicavenger » Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:26 am

I would do the same or if the scratches are very light maybe you can use some toothpaste on it.

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Post by vbuskirk » Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:55 am

I plan to send my U1 someplace for service during the next few months. RGM is one of the places I'm considering. I'm waiting for a response to my email inquiry about things such as costs for the crystal, but they do have a web page dedicated to this topic that gives fuzzy, but non-surprising answers.
Dial Refinishing:
Prices for most dials cost from $150 to $300.

Pricing:
Complete service on most modern watches starts at $350.00
However, I've very interested in people's real-world experiences with them. Good or bad...
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Post by Docrwm » Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:35 pm

They also do not do anything with models that have oil suspension systems.

I asked Sinn Germany about Crystal replacement and they said ~2 months round trip.

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Post by jimyritz » Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:06 pm

You could always ask Stoll and Co....Dayton, OH...

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Post by cali kid » Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:10 pm

I found a place called watch repair USA in NY and was going to use them but then i saw where watchbuys recommends RGM! The crystal is sapphire so there is no getting the scratches out! Can live with them but the watch is a keeper and thought i would like it with the AR!
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Post by toxicavenger » Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:15 pm

Did you happen to ask Jay at MCWW? He could probably give you some ideas.

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Post by cali kid » Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:48 pm

i'm sure Jay could handle the job without any problems but it seems Sinn is very careful about where their parts go, almost have to deal with someone they setup as a repair center! :shrug: wouldnt want an aftermarket crystal so i think RGM will be getting a call! :think: Price really isnt the issue, want the watch back ASAP! :whistle:
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Re: Sinn Help!

Post by jimyritz » Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:31 am

RGM seems like the best call....

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Post by dukerules » Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:39 am

I agree, I'd go RGM.

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Post by Chief Big Watch » Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:57 am

I would send it to Sinn in Germany. I had my U1 serviced by RGM and by Sinn, granted both repairs were unsuccessful, but Sinn took less than 1/2 the time, including shipping, that RGM did. Also, everyone says Sinns' communication sucks; well that is correct, but I could not get any answer from RGM either, and when I did get one, it was not correct. As an example, I was told about 6 times that my watch is ready and will ship tomorrow :whistle:
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Post by mattcantwin » Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:32 am

Chief Big Watch wrote:...granted both repairs were unsuccessful...
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Re: Sinn Help!

Post by vbuskirk » Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:52 pm

From RGM
There are a few tasks that require a watch be returned directly to Sinn for completion. Due to special bonding agents used and other processes involved a U1 must be sent to Sinn headquarters in Germany for a crystal replacement.
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Re: Sinn Help!

Post by Zidane » Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:31 pm

Can you feel the scratches in the crystal w/ your fingernail?

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Re: Sinn Help!

Post by Safetystop » Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:49 pm

I would try the polish route first. Get some diamond paste at 3 micron to start using a lens cloth and a lot of elbow grease and you can finish it off with 1/4 micron paste to color it. I think Ofrei has them in tubes.

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