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Watches - another OCD problem

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    dirtyselvedge
    Joined: 22 Dec 2012

    @anesthetist yessss. Pillows of love

    @tigerpac I do I do I do love my rubbers

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      Jii
      Joined: 4 Oct 2010


      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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        tigerpac
        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

        ^which movement is that?

        Like that dial a lot!

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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

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

          last edited by 25 Jan 2013, 04:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            tigerpac
            Joined: 18 Apr 2012

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

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              dirtyselvedge
              Joined: 22 Dec 2012

              @jii very nice breitling

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                Chris
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                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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                  Graeme
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                  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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                    veloaudio
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                    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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                      tigerpac
                      Joined: 18 Apr 2012

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

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                        Jii
                        Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                        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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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          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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                            dirtyselvedge
                            Joined: 22 Dec 2012

                            Mr G , what did you mean by leak.

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              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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                                dirtyselvedge
                                Joined: 22 Dec 2012

                                @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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                                  Graeme
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                  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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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    @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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                                      Seul
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        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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                                          Graeme
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          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. 🙂

                                          last edited by 27 Jan 2013, 00:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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