I just got my first SKMEI recently after reading about it on OZB. It's a great watch and 2 weeks in, I dropped it on the ground and the dials (day, month, and daylight/moonlight) have FALLEN out !!! I am so devo. SKMEI 9117.
Anyone has ever opened these watches and does anyone think it's an easy fix. I am not expecting GEARBEST to refund this.
Sigh thanks
I am not expecting GEARBEST to refund this
Why would they? You dropped it, it's your fault
I've had mixed success repairing watches.
If you start from the point that it has no value, and you are not willing to spend $100+ to take it to a pro, then you might as well try your luck.
The back of the case will unscrew or pop off (if their is a fingernail size recess on the edge) and you will be able to remove all the internal parts.
If the hands have fallen off, they will press back on.
I don't really understand how dials could fall out, but I think they will press back in too.
Be happy it wasn't a $4k Rolex.
I gave the digital version to my son and Iam surprised it has lasted for more than 1 year! and still going strong
How did you go?
There is a youtube watch reviewer who takes the back plate off these kind of watches in his reviews so you can see how it's done.
Here is a review of a similar Skmei watch, skip to 2.50 - Skmei 9121 full review
Hi thanks for the reply! I got to the part where I remove the white plastic cover and have no idea how to remove the middle button… it's a long screw connected to the main body? Any ideas I am afraid pulling it off, might no be able to connect again
what did you expect from that cheap brand?