This is an update to post originally dated June 7 and 12.
The watch sits at the PA service center since June 19. Last message is "parts stuck at customs..." on June 26. Nothing since. I was promised watch will be fixed and back to me by first week of July.
This has been an awful experience from the get go since March. Two lessons learned. 1. Never buy an entry level watch again from any brand. 2. After receiving my order of RM 67-01. I am going to stay away from independents.