BAGELSPORT "EXPLO II" HOMAGE

[Reno]

Reno, thanks for your reply and suggestion. I happen have a set like that but have never actually opened a watch. From the outside the second hand looks fine but I might just give it a go as I have nothing to lose.

Maybe you can help me out here in some more detail. How would you open a case of this type since it is not the type of scew down case that you would open with the standard watch opener tool? Second, how would I remove the stem, or should this be obvious once I have the case open? Maybe I am asking the obvious but like I said I have no experience in opening a watch at all. ;)

Thanks!
Quint

As Triton said, use a squash ball (or any rubber ball or even dish gloves) to open the caseback.




Remove the spacer, then press this little button to remove the stem. It's simple as that.

Then you can flip the watch (keep on hand under the watch to catch the movement+dial ).

Check the 3 hands to see if they're not bent.

If it so, which is very likely, just push lightly on the faulty hand's extremity, til it's on the right position

[Quint1980]

Thanks for the help! I will try this later tonight and let you know the outcome! Fingers crossed

[Quint1980]

I just opened up the watch and bent the second hand slightly down as Reno suggested. Also there was a molding blur on the plastic ring surrounding the movement that seemed to push the movement into a bad position I cut off the tiny piece of excessive plastic and put everything back together again.... and....

Its ticking away again...twice normal speed unfortunately...lol

[Quint1980]

Update: it now randomly stops too...when I pick it up it starts moving again sometimes...

I guess this one is history. :-D

[Martin_B]

Probably junk in the movement, that made the watch stop and got caught up in the hairspring making it faster. You could try to blow it out with some compressed air.

[Se7enDSe7en]

Hi Bro,

How is the Soki sub? I have order one for less than $15 bucks plus shipping.. Is the case plated or real SS. I plan to mod this watch but it can't be too shabby,right?

Hey man, sorry, i havent been on the forum in the last couple of weeks.. The Soki I believe is plated, not real SS. The bracelet is the worst part of the watch: folded links... that you cant even take out! No lume whatsoever, and the date magnifier is a joke. Other than that, it's just ok.

[Triton9]

Hey man, sorry, i havent been on the forum in the last couple of weeks.. The Soki I believe is plated, not real SS. The bracelet is the worst part of the watch: folded links... that you cant even take out! No lume whatsoever, and the date magnifier is a joke. Other than that, it's just ok.

Hi thanks for the info, sad to hear that it's not SS case , shall have bought the bagalsport one although it cost twice but 316L sure will be more lasting.

[Quint1980]

The case of the bagel is actually pretty good quality. Solid SS as far as I can judge. The case and hands alone are probably worth the price if you are going to mod it. I'm not sure about the bezel on the sub homage though.

The seller of my Explo II homage is sending me a new watch...for the second time! Talk about good customer service. I will just keep this one for parts...or who knows maybe I will get creative and start a little modding project of my own. Thanks to you guys I had my first watch tear down experience Wasn't that hard. Maybe I will just practice taking out the hands and dial from the movement and putting it back together...

[corn cob kid]

This would be the perfect watch to thinker with! Go for it! You should spend a few bucks and get a hand puller and maybe a hand setter of ebay....

The case of the bagel is actually pretty good quality. Solid SS as far as I can judge. The case and hands alone are probably worth the price if you are going to mod it. I'm not sure about the bezel on the sub homage though.

The seller of my Explo II homage is sending me a new watch...for the second time! Talk about good customer service. I will just keep this one for parts...or who knows maybe I will get creative and start a little modding project of my own. Thanks to you guys I had my first watch tear down experience Wasn't that hard. Maybe I will just practice taking out the hands and dial from the movement and putting it back together...

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[Greggy]

Just bought mine! I will let everyone know how it is in a couple weeks when I receive it!

Greg