I spoke to them and they won't (can't they reckon) service my Seiko and told me to use an independent watch-maker.
Apparently unlike independent watch-makers they won't shop for parts, if its not in their inventory it doesn't exist....
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I spoke to them and they won't (can't they reckon) service my Seiko and told me to use an independent watch-maker.
Apparently unlike independent watch-makers they won't shop for parts, if its not in their inventory it doesn't exist....
It's called obsolescence. I have a Tissot T-Touch my wife bought for me back in 2000'ish It was a great watch for 14 years & then just quit one day. Took it to Tissot agent only to be told they could no longer source some of the electrical components which were obsolete. I just might try an independent watch-repairer to see if he can obtain the obsolete components. Have the same problem with a 1998 Bose stereo where the triac for the bass system is no longer available!Quote:
Originally Posted by VladTepes
What movement is in it? Many Swiss watches use ETA movements which can be bought cheaply. I have quite a few watches and one of my older battery ones is an Omega titanium Seamaster. A cheap battery leaked and killed the movement and sadly the correct movement was discontinued, but the replacement ETA movement used in later Omega fitted perfectly. I removed the face and hands and put the new movement in, yes it is now not totally original, but it works again and it keeps far better time than it ever did. I was a bit unlucky as most ETA movements are still available, but my watch was from the 80's so it was getting old. If I had been able to get the correct ETA movement I could have fitted the info plate and the watch would have been perfectly original to look at. ETA battery movements are very cheap I think mine was only around 30 bucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Avion8
Chris
Thanks Chris, I honestly don't know what movement it has, & don't have the tools to wind off the back. I will however take it to a watch repairer I know in Perth & see if he can establish if it is an ETA movement, & if so can he replace it. At present non of the buttons work nor the touch screen although the hands still go around, all be it at the wrong time! For info this watch repairer did a great job on my Grandad's old Omega from 20/30's, which was missing hands & a real mess. Still works a treat 10 years down the track - just have to remember to wind it up.
I have an Omega Seamaster for daily use and a Seiko Kentic automatic for rough stuff
I've had a Citizen Eco Drive Titanium for 10 years +. Has to be Titanium as anything else gives me a rash.
cheers,
D
I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional (The Moonwatch,..NASA certified,..1st watch on the moon!!), which I have worn for 46 yrs. It has a manual movement which has to be wound daily.
Pickles.
Nice, I like the style and design.
I have forgone my watch this year (treat myself each bonus) as I bought a Defender. Priorities, right? Was looking at a Bell and Ross.
So my little collection started with my 21st birthday present, my Grandfather's trench watch close to 100 years old now.
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I have an Omega Seamaster professional (planet Ocean). This model a slight variant on the Bond watch from Quantum of Solace.
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I bought a Bremont Martin Baker II last year, beautiful watch has an extra NATO band it swaps out. The Bremont story is pretty cool and quite a new watchmaking family. Pretty much associated with armed forces thus the Martin Baker ejector seat. There's the I, the II and the III. IIRC the I is only available for sale to people who have been certified as ejecting from a plane in a MB ejector seat. The second hand is tiger striped.
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I bought the wife a Chanel J12 last year, she also has a TAG, can't find that, having moved house recently. All are automatics. Plus I have a G-shock mudman for mundane dirty work.
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The watches get worn daily and rotated around. Not precious, so they are a little worn in and scratched and scuffed. Oh pro-tip, ultrasonic bath is great for stainless and jewellery, winders can be bought cheap on ebay. Find a good watch maker/repairer and stick with them. My guy is back in Perth. Try not to buy from the shop, go to a watch store and source what you want. I unfortunately didn't do this with the Chanel as they are hard to get outside of their boutique and thus have the snob factor. I'm not a believer in "If you have to ask, you can't afford it". Fools pay full retail. Other golden rule if it's a real steal and best bargain ever it is too good to be true.
You should get some American Opticals Pilot Sunnies to go with it, if you haven't already. They were the first sunnies on the Moon and are still supplied to the USAF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles2
Cheers, Billy.
Love your watches Mekon, I used to do the same before retirement 8 years ago & buy a nice watch every couple of years. Mind you my wife was always generous & chose nice watches for significant events, a couple of her choices:
This one from approx 1995, but had been in the shop a few years as the battery went flat the first week I owned it - replaced free of charge & seems to go 4 years between replacement now:
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Had to replace the leather strap & got a genuine Chopard rubber strap made from scrap tyres actually raced in the Mille Miglia - so they say! One of my favourites.
Then I needed a water proof watch to go windsurfing:
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This one is good to 3,300 ft, so far only been down to 90ft. Wish my 110 Defender was this waterproof.
But I did treat myself to a limited edition Red Arrows watch last year. Ordered online from the UK. Very pleased with it as solar powered & radio controlled when in the Northern hemisphere - most of it:
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