Help needed for PRS-82 ROYAL NAVY DIVER repairer

[jonesymobile]

Hi everyone
I wonder if anyone can recommend a repairers in the UK??

I’ve had my Royal Navy Diver since 2014 and have been delighted with it.
Last month the winder broke unfortunately. I have tried locally to find someone to repair it but to no avail. I’ve even tried Antwerp.

Next week I am in in the UK and could either drop it off or post it.

Many thanks, Dave

[seabiscuit]

Which movement does it have? There’s no issues with parts for the ETA 2824 movement, however I understand it’s difficult to source parts for the earlier ETA 2783 models.

[jonesymobile]

Which movement does it have? There’s no issues with parts for the ETA 2824 movement, however I understand it’s difficult to source parts for the earlier ETA 2783 models.

It is indeed an earlier model. ETA2783

[walkerwek1958]

Which movement does it have? There’s no issues with parts for the ETA 2824 movement, however I understand it’s difficult to source parts for the earlier ETA 2783 models.

If it's the crown that's gone faulty it'll make no difference, as far as I know there are no exact replacement crowns available. A generic screw-down crown may work, if not the pendant tube would have to be swapped too and that is a tricky job.

If the stem has snapped it may be possible to salvage the crown, stems for the 2783 aren`t available new but a second hand one plus a stem extender might do the job, I may have one myself.

[jonesymobile]

If it's the crown that's gone faulty it'll make no difference, as far as I know there are no exact replacement crowns available. A generic screw-down crown may work, if not the pendant tube would have to be swapped too and that is a tricky job.

If the stem has snapped it may be possible to salvage the crown, stems for the 2783 aren`t available new but a second hand one plus a stem extender might do the job, I may have one myself.

Thanks for the answer, wow I really wish I understood half of what you have written. 😉

And advice on how to get it looked at / fixed?

[jonesymobile]

If it's the crown that's gone faulty it'll make no difference, as far as I know there are no exact replacement crowns available. A generic screw-down crown may work, if not the pendant tube would have to be swapped too and that is a tricky job.

If the stem has snapped it may be possible to salvage the crown, stems for the 2783 aren`t available new but a second hand one plus a stem extender might do the job, I may have one myself.

Ok, I just grabbed the watch, the crown still adjust the hands, it feels like it’s not winding but strangely (well for me) I just noticed it ran backwards for about 5 sec then correctly then stopped… Just goes to show being an Engineer is of no use when it comes to watches!

[Sinnlover]

Could it be a broken main spring?
If the hands are adjusting when you move the crown but it’s not winding by hand or by the rotor, I would guess this is the problem
I have had this happen to me on a vintage watch before (it is an old movement)
Replacing the spring should be an easy job for any repairer I would have thought.

[jonesymobile]

Could it be a broken main spring?
If the hands are adjusting when you move the crown but it’s not winding by hand or by the rotor, I would guess this is the problem
I have had this happen to me on a vintage watch before (it is an old movement)
Replacing the spring should be an easy job for any repairer I would have thought.

Thanks, sounds like a possibility..

Now to find a repairer..


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[markrlondon]

ETA 2783 mainsprings and barrels are still available on eBay. It might be worth acquiring one, even if it turns out you don't need it.

[jonesymobile]

ETA 2783 mainsprings and barrels are still available on eBay. It might be worth acquiring one, even if it turns out you don't need it.

Good idea, a little bit of future proofing is never a bad idea. Thanks


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[abraxas]

Good idea, a little bit of future proofing is never a bad idea. Thanks

Research the movement and buy "now" all the parts that are likely to be needed later on, when they are going to be harder to find and more pricey.

[jonesymobile]

Research the movement and buy "now" all the parts that are likely to be needed later on, when they are going to be harder to find and more pricey.

Good advice and I’ve started looking, but I’m still struggling to find someone to repair it…


"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them."

[Hubs]

Try Brendan Hoey in Torquay (Webwatchmaker). He serviced mine last year, superb job.


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