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| Problem with Fortis Marinemaster... any ideas?? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:01 pm |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS 
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another pic of the broken screw and tab Attachment: tab.jpg (Downloaded 42 times)
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:02 pm |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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By the way, I'm quite surprised to see only two retaining tabs in this watch. Given the harsh environments it was designed for, I would have expected three tabs for security.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:10 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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None on my end that would not require the movement to be disassembled and cleaned. It is not that big of a deal to a watch maker but I would never even think about working with it on your own. Send it to Fortis and they will resolve it. Having met that bunch before they will give you a new movement, dial, and etc.. That is odd and I am sure there is a story there.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:18 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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The tabs being set between the spacer so that they can not turn is a good design. The movement should be dial retained and the spacer should come in contact with the case back like my Spacematic and Flyer.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:23 pm |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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Hi Eric, The spacer does not seem to come in contact with the caseback. Due to the missing retainer, the chapter ring has a slight gap on one side between it and the crystal. This gap can easily be eliminated with slight pressure on the spacer where the retainer should be. This gap does not close when the caseback is installed. I expected that it would and was surprised when the gap remained.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:34 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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Mark, If you get a chance can you take a pic of the entire movement.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 04:48 pm |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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Here you go Attachment: FortisMM_mvmt.jpg (Downloaded 35 times)
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 05:13 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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Thanks, They will pull the screw out and repair it. I have never purchased one of there divers, I guess they put the money in the case and movement. The temp. of the metal, the decoration on the rotor, and the parts are right get them to repair it and you will love it. If you want a really expensive repair try getting one of Vincente Calabese's movements serviced. Relax it will not take long to get repaired.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 09:52 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I hope this all works out for you, Mark. This has really turned into a great thread with a lot of good information, though.
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