Watches - another OCD problem
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newbie watch servicing question. If you have a hand-wound watch and it’s keeping near perfect time, should it be serviced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer, or don’t mess with it if it ain’t broke …?
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@Bill C you can probably go a bit past the manufacturer's recommended interval. Modern Rolex and Omega watches have intervals of seven to ten years (I can't remember exactly), which is perhaps more realistic than the old three to five years. The big risk is that the lubricants in the movement dry out and things get damaged.
As for the Rolex, I think that most of their watches are ugly, but the Deepsea Challenge is over-the-top, so I kind of like it. I probably wouldn't buy one, though.
I do agree with @goosehd about the whole flipping and re-selling trend. It focuses attention on a few brands and gives authorised retailers a god complex. I like the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A, but for the same money I'd be tempted to pick up the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF that I saw in Sydney a couple of months ago. It's got a titanium case and 8 Hz movement, so more interesting from a technical standpoint.
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thanks @Graeme for your advice - much appreciated
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@Graeme I was also lucky enough to try on that Alpine Eagle 8HF at the London Bond St Chopard boutique, and also stupid enough not to buy it.
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@Graeme I have to stop looking at watches for a while, as you know the Patek Gods shone on me again recently so the bank account needs topping up.
Some of you who follow this thread may recall that back on page 434 I posted about a trip in June to Geneva I was invited on by Patek Philippe to see their museum and manufacturing facilities. At the end of this trip all the guests were asked for a wish list of timepieces to add to their collections. Despite being warned off of asking for a Nautilus, I did just that.
Well 4 months later I got the call that a 5712/1A-001 Nautilus was mine if I wanted it. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. I really like it, the dial has character, it has the micro rotor movement which has a tenuous link to the original 3800 Nautilus designer Gerald Genta. Genta worked originally as a watchmaker at universal Geneve and was apparently involved in the team that made the Polerouter watch in the early - mid 1950s, this watch used a calibre 251 movement which looks to have been the first movement to use a micro rotor.
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While I have been blessed with a Nautilus it looks like I am going to have to build a new relationship with another AD as I got the bad news that Wempe UK, where I have been looked after very well, are closing in the New Year.
The reasons for the closure was described to me as not "making enough money on watches". They are suffering from people walking in to the store with a specific model or make in mind to buy, GMT Master, Nautilus, Submariner (insert any hot watch name here).
Wempe carry many lovely brands that don't get the attention or sales as customers are targeting specific models (I am guilty of this myself). Not enough customers walk into a multi brand dealer like Wempe and browse the watches on display, try a few on and purchase something from that visit.
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oh my days! that is the grail
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Kudos man!
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Tried and true everyday companion
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A classic and one of my favorites. Iconic timepiece that will always look great in just about any context.
You in Breckinridge, CO @Bored In Breck ? There is a large and growing number of Coloradans here if so and I just love to see that.
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@Graeme I have to stop looking at watches for a while, as you know the Patek Gods shone on me again recently so the bank account needs topping up.
Some of you who follow this thread may recall that back on page 434 I posted about a trip in June to Geneva I was invited on by Patek Philippe to see their museum and manufacturing facilities. At the end of this trip all the guests were asked for a wish list of timepieces to add to their collections. Despite being warned off of asking for a Nautilus, I did just that.
Well 4 months later I got the call that a 5712/1A-001 Nautilus was mine if I wanted it. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. I really like it, the dial has character, it has the micro rotor movement which has a tenuous link to the original 3800 Nautilus designer Gerald Genta. Genta worked originally as a watchmaker at universal Geneve and was apparently involved in the team that made the Polerouter watch in the early - mid 1950s, this watch used a calibre 251 movement which looks to have been the first movement to use a micro rotor.
This is amazing. There are only a few PPs I like and this is certainly one of them. I was lucky enough to try on an Aquanut pre-hype but was a litttle dissapointed how delicate it felt (possibly missing the point). How does the Nautilus feel?
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While I have been blessed with a Nautilus it looks like I am going to have to build a new relationship with another AD as I got the bad news that Wempe UK, where I have been looked after very well, are closing in the New Year.
The reasons for the closure was described to me as not "making enough money on watches". They are suffering from people walking in to the store with a specific model or make in mind to buy, GMT Master, Nautilus, Submariner (insert any hot watch name here).
Wempe carry many lovely brands that don't get the attention or sales as customers are targeting specific models (I am guilty of this myself). Not enough customers walk into a multi brand dealer like Wempe and browse the watches on display, try a few on and purchase something from that visit.
I am certainly part of this issue as a self confessed Rolex fan boy and my AD said similar. They make their real money from the so called lesser brands. I can see UK consolidation happening with many family owned ADs losing status and Rolex now selling pre-owned. Would've thought Wempe were big enough to survive though.
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[mention]goosehd [/mention] I have an MRG and it is a FANTASTIC watch. Totally under appreciated but an amazing piece with top notch fit, finish, and functionality. The art editions take it up a notch and make them about 3-5k more [emoji15]
[mention]Bored In Breck [/mention] one of my biggest regrets was trading my Speedy for a PAM. I loves my Speedy [emoji22]
I love my other speedy too, but not the same….
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@Anesthetist I was shocked at the price of the one I posted. It was listed for $10,800 CAD ($8000 USD) and I didn’t know that G-Shocks were fetching those kind of prices. I received the notice/email for the only one in Canada being sold/available, and it had sold within 2 minutes.
How are the MRG’s in their fit and finish? The pictures of the one I posted looked superb in pictures, but I would really like to see one in person.
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@mclaincausey - Yup, I’m up here in Breck. I see you MTB, the trails are amazing here (not now of course). If you ever end up in the area let me know.
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Will do @Bored In Breck ; have many friends up there and love it. Take care!
