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Lost screw...

 

Hi all.

The screw holding the winding rotor on my BP Reveil came loose last month. Fortunately I was near a watchmaker who would be able to open the back of the case and resecure the screw. Unfortunately (and I still don't understand how this happened as I was watching intently the whole time) the screw disappeared.

One second it was in his tweezers and the next it was gone. I am now in search of this screw. I know it's a Frederic Piguet movement and have been searching the Internet and local watchmakers as well as their suppliers without any luck. I found several places who could supply me with various Frederic Piguet components but not any screws.

The AD wants $1500 for the "repair" which i think is a bit excessive and I simply can't justify it for a screw (I don't lay golden eggs).

Does anyone know where I might be able to source this screw from?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Spare parts policy

 
By: 1440 : January 11th, 2010-10:18
Unfortunately Swatch group will not sell parts to indepedent watchmakers for brands above Omega. For simple items like this, it certainly makes things quite frustrating. Your watchmaker should be the one looking for a new screw for you, as the loss was hi... 

Appreciate the sympathy.

 
By: gvandergaast : January 11th, 2010-10:25
Will probably hold on to it until the major service comes around. Am adapting to the 40 hour reserve

Tried to get in touch with Blancpain directly?

 
By: cuincn : January 11th, 2010-12:05
Read your story and have you ever tried to get in touch with Blancpain? Maybe they are able to help you on this. Should not be a too big issue, IF only the screw needs to be added. Nevertheless, do not forget, once the case is opened, the case back gasket... 

Thanks for the suggestion!

 
By: gvandergaast : January 12th, 2010-08:34
I left a message with the Swatch group in Toronto yesterday (am in Montreal myself). They haven't called back yet but will try them again this afternoon...

dear friend

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 12th, 2010-02:01
send me a photo and details of the model and lost srew. I can ask at Blancpain in Munich for this part. I have very good experience with Blancpain in Munich. The replaced the inner ring (do not know this terminus in english) for my Air coomand for nothing... 

Thank you very much for your kind offer,

 
By: gvandergaast : January 12th, 2010-08:59
The watch is a Leman GMT Reveil, in steel. Ref#2041-1130M-71. I'm been unable to attach a photo so please have a look at the link below. It's a fairly high resolution view of the movement. I have lost the blue screw at the center that holds the winding ro...  

email to Blancpain Munich

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 12th, 2010-11:47
is out ! Let`s see what will hapen ! ;-) I believe in Blancpin Service! regards Stephan

no answer

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 16th, 2010-10:33
from Blancpain this week. This is a little bit disapointing to me. I will send a second email next week... Stephan

Thank you Stephan.

 
By: gvandergaast : January 16th, 2010-15:23
You are very kind. I've resigned myself to winding the watch by hand every day until the next service.

That's exactly the kind of gesture which

 
By: amanico : January 12th, 2010-12:01
Makes our community a great one, and this forum a warm and nice place to be. Huge thanks for that, Stephan. Best, Nicolas

official news from the motherhouse

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 18th, 2010-11:42
...blablabla....we gregret we are not allowed to send you a replacementscrew from Brassus ( instruction from Suisse). By the way we do not have this screw for the referenz 2041 in Germany. These references are only repaired in the motherhouse. with friend... 

Thank you for your effort, and your translation :)

 
By: gvandergaast : January 18th, 2010-11:45
It is pretty much as I expected. I will wait until a service is due. Thank you.