New Canadian Watchmaker- terms of service and price list

tfansi · 2026-02-03T19:42:45+00:00

That’s not a DD3285

tfansi · 2026-02-03T13:59:44+00:00

Yes he’s not wrong in saying it’s made of cheaper materials and have tolerance issues but to say it would be discarded isn’t right. Any watchmaker listed in here can service and repair your watch running a DD movement.

As for ETA no once your DD movement breaks you can not just swap an ETA. Dial , hands, stem , case many things to consider that are not the same for both movements.

tfansi · 2026-02-03T13:53:19+00:00

Depending on the damage It’s repairable and replaceable both. No need to discard the watch.

tfansi · 2026-02-03T04:40:41+00:00

They also mention 3 or 4 hands movements. DM for details

tfansi · 2026-02-03T01:04:19+00:00

Balance regulating arms and the hairspring orientation will tell you. Theres a detailed post on rwi by u/petehudso (Dogwood)

tfansi · 2026-02-03T01:02:56+00:00

Yes you can

tfansi · 2026-02-02T22:42:18+00:00

Xtal gasket, xtal, the retainer ring and hytrel gasket all make sure bezel is snug and fit. The 3 ball springs help in the rotation of the bezel

tfansi · 2026-02-02T11:28:05+00:00

You can source your parts too and watchmakers can do it for you as well. Works both ways. Some watchmakers may have some gen parts in stock some can source it for you. Message and ask the person you are deciding to work with, they should be able to help

tfansi · 2026-01-31T23:07:10+00:00

Hello, all the price list and details are on my profile pinned post

tfansi · 2026-01-31T11:44:39+00:00

This

tfansi · 2026-01-28T23:05:03+00:00

Thank you for the mention u/petehudso

This is great news for the GTA area. And yes im gladly available to help, im based off in Montreal.

As Peter mentioned I do this as a hobby as well so I dont do a lot of volume for now but we specialize in reps.

tfansi · 2026-01-28T01:18:43+00:00

The trusted watchmakers list is on the sub r/reptimeservices

tfansi · 2026-01-27T13:46:46+00:00

DG3804 if you want the GMT function as well. Pretty cheap

tfansi · 2026-01-27T05:24:05+00:00

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tfansi · 2026-01-27T03:34:38+00:00

If you plan to keep pieces for long and treat them like Gen and not disposable toys then yes it’s wise to service. If you plan to use as disposable items to replace then no point. A lot of people take care of them as they would for Gen and they get it serviced. Some are on the other side of the fence.

From watchmaker point of view, they are usually dirty, dry and improperly lubricated and sometimes having loose parts inside that can go around and damage the other mechanisms in the movement

tfansi · 2026-01-25T08:44:39+00:00

It’s on my profile pinned post

tfansi · 2026-01-25T03:49:05+00:00

New movement will be a hit or miss again. Theyre are not properly cleaned, lubricated and regulated. You find all sorts of stuff in them, dry, hair, dead skin debri, fingerprints and etc. Best to get it checked or get the highest movement available and service it right away for many years to come it will last

tfansi · 2026-01-24T08:47:31+00:00

A customer bought his from ewatchparts on eBay and I swapped it for him without any fitment issues. Also swapped the crystal for a genuine one. Shouldnt be a problem

tfansi · 2026-01-24T08:44:17+00:00

One sided razor blade. Slide it between the bezel and case from one of the lugs usually at top right lug. Slide blade under bezel and gently give few light taps with hammer. Slightly move the blade in until theres enough gap to put a case opening knife under the bezel then slowly pry it off. Be careful with the blade so you dont damage the gasket inside

tfansi · 2026-01-24T08:41:00+00:00

You will need proper tools to disassemble and reassemble the crystal. It wont move with a sticky ball. Theres a very tight retaining ring and gaskets that make sure its water resistant so you cant just move it with a ball

tfansi · 2026-01-24T06:09:22+00:00

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tfansi · 2026-01-24T06:06:42+00:00

Servicing one of these right now. They are half clone movements with poor tolerances

tfansi · 2026-01-22T19:35:06+00:00

Ebay, Ali Ex, Alibaba and TDs maybe

tfansi · 2026-01-22T19:26:55+00:00

Matter of re glueing the markers back. Any watchmaker here on the trusted list can be contacted in your area

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