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    Watches - another OCD problem

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      dirtyselvedge
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      @anesthetist yessss. Pillows of love

      @tigerpac I do I do I do love my rubbers

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      • JiiJ
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        Today is the first anniversary for the Steelfish and me, and I can honestly say I've been super satisfied with it. Since there's been some talk about accuracy problems with B:s I've been keeping a log since new year's eve and have gotten +1s/day since that (worn pretty much every day). I hope it'll continue like that in the future since I guess this one's a keeper.

        AIAN HA-TO!

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        • tigerpacT
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          ^which movement is that?

          Like that dial a lot!

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          • ChrisC
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            B-17, based on the ETA 2824, I believe.

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            • tigerpacT
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              Should be pretty accurate then - and chronometer cert at the very least notes IT CAN BE accurate

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                @jii very nice breitling

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                • ChrisC
                  Chris
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                  Today was a first for me- a random guy actually asked me what watch I was wearing, and he wasn't just some clueless dude saying, "that's cool, what is it?"  He was wearing a Marathon C-SAR, so he knew a thing or two about watches.  He lost interest when he realized I wasn't wearing an IWC Big Pilot, just an ordinary Débaufré B-Uhr.  Still, an interesting occurrence.

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                  • GraemeG
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                    Jii, nice watch.

                    Mine's been losing an increasing amount of time this year. It started off at -10 seconds a day, and is now slipping by nearly a second an hour. 😞

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                    • veloaudioV
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                      After a year of ownership I still love my Maratac mid-pilot.

                      One day I'll upgrade to a RGM 300 or one of his handmade movements like the 801A. If you haven't heard of RGM check him out:

                      http://www.rgmwatches.com/

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                      • tigerpacT
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                        I want to take a field trip out to RGM this summer.

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                        • JiiJ
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                          Graeme, which calibre are you having problems with?

                          I like those Maratac pilots, been thinking about getting one since I saw Urbanwoodsmans one..

                          AIAN HA-TO!

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                          • GilesG
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                            Both my Chronomats were great wrist candy but only gave an approximation of the correct time.  The one that did not leak (and is now only worth USD200 as scrap) is being sold as soon as I get it back from being made to work again…

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              Mr G , what did you mean by leak.

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Sea water got inside through the seal (stupid me, I thought waterproof meant waterproof).  The watch stopped working so I sent it off to be looked at, the movement is essentially one piece now.  GBP750 for a new movement, don't think I can be bothered…..

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  @Giles:

                                  Sea water got inside through the seal (stupid me, I thought waterproof meant waterproof).  The watch stopped working so I sent it off to be looked at, the movement is essentially one piece now.  GBP750 for a new movement, don't think I can be bothered…..

                                  If yr watch crown was screwed tight, there shouldn't have been a reason for any water to have leaked into the watch.

                                  Be sure to tell the breitling service centre on this.
                                  A watch of such "calibre" should be waterproof and not water resistant hence a swim isnt and shouldn't be an issue.

                                  Anyways 750gbp…ouch !

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Jii, it's a Calibre 17. Breitling's can run fine, and I think that a well adjusted one will run fine. I've heard of a few keeping accuracy as yours is.

                                    Mine tends to get worse over time, and it was last fettled by them eighteen months ago. If yours is OK after a year then it won't be a problem.

                                    Incidentally, I know all the haute horologie types look down their nose at the humble ETA (or derived) movements that power the typical Swiss piece. The watch snob term is tracteur. But these are often the most accurate ones, and can take a lot more abuse than their costlier brethren.

                                    Giles, given your troubles with waterproofing on the Breitlings, I take it you've seen this in the Blancpain FAQ?

                                    For water-resistant watches, a water-resistance check every year is the best guarantee against "accidental drowning". A complete service is recommended every 4 to 5 years; this period may be extended if the water-resistance checks are regularly carried out.

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      @dirtyselvedge:

                                      If yr watch crown was screwed tight, there shouldn't have been a reason for any water to have leaked into the watch.

                                      Be sure to tell the breitling service centre on this.
                                      A watch of such "calibre" should be waterproof and not water resistant hence a swim isnt and shouldn't be an issue.

                                      Anyways 750gbp…ouch !

                                      Yes the crown was screwed tight, always was.  But see, Graeme's post above.  It was the seal that failed….

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        You should replace it with this seal… Waterproof as fuck...

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          Tell's the time about as accurately too…...

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • GraemeG
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                                            Omega have just announced a new anti-magnetic movement, which is going to turn up in an Aqua Terra later this year.

                                            It can cope with fields an order of magnitude higher than your common-or-garden anti-magnetic watch. And I like the seconds hand.

                                            If I was being sensible, that will be my next watch. Which means I'll end up with something entirely impractical anyway. 🙂

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