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Can anyone help? I puchased a beautiful Audemars Piguet RB3 Rep from InTime a couple of months ago, I have worn it only twice, but today when I came to it there was a problem.
The watch was "dead" when I came to put it on (obviously), so i woke it up with a few gentle shakes of the wrist and it sprung into life. I changed the date and the time, but noticed that the minute hand wasn't moving. As far as I can see all the subdials are working with the exception of the middle centre one (hours).
The top right button sticks in now when pressed - this starts the main second hand, but it can gently be pulled out with tweezers and you can hear a "click" when you do.

it has the A7750 movement.

This was a very expensive Rep and i'm gutted that it isn't working, but surely it can't be for the bin?? can someone shed some light, or offer advice on who to send it to to get it repaired?
I am in England and would be very grateful for a point in the right direction!!!

Thanks.

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hello aerohot,

Welcome to the forum.

It doesn't sound like a major problem at all if it's running.  Sounds like one of the pushers may have locked something up. I haven't quite gotten to a chronograph movement yet, but many here have.

I would suggest you re-post, and ask for help by phrasing your request as having to do with an Asian 7750 clone: don't mention Audemar Piguet because it is not that. 

Most watchmakers will not work on a clone for some reason, even though clone movements have been kitchen tested as being just as workable as Valjoux/ETA.... But some people just don't look kindly on them.

 

Regards,

JC

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Welcome to the forum from me too aerohot. I'd say post some pictures? The problem with Replicas is sometimes the movements and/or parts as difficult to either source or not "economical" to repair. Just for the sake of the example, how much is someone willing to pay for a -- let's say -- a Chinese ETA clone (about US$50 - 80) for a full maintenance/lube/repair if the watch is only about US$100 complete? A 7750 clone goes for about US$100 - 150 for the movement...The work is the same as for an expensive/quality Swiss counterpart. Needless to say the math is not there.

That in addition to the ethical problem of copywrite, patent infringement, etc.

Cheers,

Bob

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On 4/7/2016 at 9:38 AM, oldhippy said:

As its fairly new I would take it back as it must still be under guarantee. Don't mess with it as that will make the guarantee void.

It won't have a real guarantee, it's a "rep" (a  new euphemism). 

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I'm sorry, you said you bought this replica Audemars from 'InTime'? Can you elaborate on the where and the how? I'm sure you don't mean 'In-Time Watch and Jewellery Repairs'? They don't sell Rep watches, unless it was a staff member selling it to you unofficially, person to person. 

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17 minutes ago, Ishima said:

I'm sorry, you said you bought this replica Audemars from 'InTime'? Can you elaborate on the where and the how? I'm sure you don't mean 'In-Time Watch and Jewellery Repairs'? They don't sell Rep watches, unless it was a staff member selling it to you unofficially, person to person. 

I think OP bought from www.intime.co

In my country fake watches are 100% illegal, both buyer and seller can be prosecuted. I don't think the UK is different.

 

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6 minutes ago, Ishima said:

Ah, wasn't aware of this website, and yes i think we have similar laws. It's a shame they're not enforced more, in my opinion. 

it's very difficult to enforce. It would mean inspecting a great percentage of packages destined to individuals. It is probably enough that these are not sold highway side like years ago and the number of scams is reduced.

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