2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 31, 2010
United States
I currently own an IWC Aquatimer (Ref#3536) Titanium dive watch. This was my first "serious" dive watch purchase. I bought the watch back in 1999 and it has been a part of my rotation of daily-wearers ever since.
Several months ago, the bezel of my Aquatimer became increasingly difficult to press down and turn. Upon further investigation, I had discovered to my horror that the tiny bezel screws had become loose and fell out! :( I only have one (1) bezel screw left holding the bezel in place.
http://www.time2watch.net/IWCreview/Ddial4.jpg
(Please note, the above picture is not mine, it's taken from the Internet)
My question to the anybody on this IWC forum is... where can I obtain / purchase extra bezel screws for my Aquatimer? Are these types of screws common enough that any watchmaker/ jeweler will have them in stock? Please advise.
803 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 9, 2007
Firstly, welcome. Secondly, a great watch, mine also gets regular wear. Lastly, I'd recommend sending it for a service; IWC will of course have the screws but also the seals will most likely need renewing by now, which is important if you do actually dive with the watch.
1,888 Discussions and CommentsMember since June 13, 2001Mansfield,Notts,
United Kingdom
I am sure a reputable watchrepairer could do a safe temporary job for you, Not a difficult task but as Ross says a service would be in order if one is due
Its not a serious problem so do not get too alarmed. Just get it seen to quickly in order not to disengage the bezel from the watch
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 31, 2010
United States
@iwcforme / Ivan - Thank you for the response! I'll definitely look into getting my IWC serviced.
@Ross - Thank you for the response! Yes, I regularly SCUBA dive w/ my IWC, so I wholeheartedly agree that a full service is in order. I was just wondering if I could easily remedy the problem for the time being.
803 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 9, 2007
A good watchmaker may have the right size, but I'd have thought it unlikely. You would need to know the correct thread pitch etc. The main watch parts supplier in the UK doesn't list these screws as far as i can see. Why take the risk? Take it to your local AD and let them forward it to the local IWC Service Centre.
Several months ago, the bezel of my Aquatimer became increasingly difficult to press down and turn. Upon further investigation, I had discovered to my horror that the tiny bezel screws had become loose and fell out! :( I only have one (1) bezel screw left holding the bezel in place.
http://www.time2watch.net/IWCreview/Ddial4.jpg
(Please note, the above picture is not mine, it's taken from the Internet)
My question to the anybody on this IWC forum is... where can I obtain / purchase extra bezel screws for my Aquatimer? Are these types of screws common enough that any watchmaker/ jeweler will have them in stock? Please advise.
Thank you very much!
Regards,
Notebook
Secondly, a great watch, mine also gets regular wear.
Lastly, I'd recommend sending it for a service; IWC will of course have the screws but also the seals will most likely need renewing by now, which is important if you do actually dive with the watch.
Good luck.
ross (at) baverstock (dot) me (dot) uk
Its not a serious problem so do not get too alarmed. Just get it seen to quickly in order not to disengage the bezel from the watch
Regards
Ivan
iwcforme
Ivan
iwcforme
iwcforme@aol.com
Last edited: 11 December, 2012 - 13:27
@Ross - Thank you for the response! Yes, I regularly SCUBA dive w/ my IWC, so I wholeheartedly agree that a full service is in order. I was just wondering if I could easily remedy the problem for the time being.
Why take the risk? Take it to your local AD and let them forward it to the local IWC Service Centre.
May I wish you many safe dives in the future.
Ross
ross (at) baverstock (dot) me (dot) uk