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    Molle
    Haraki san Student
    @Luijim78
    Joined: 20 Jan 2024

    @Luijim78 🥰

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    IG: 68molle

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      Molle
      Haraki san Student
      @DeeDee85
      Joined: 20 Jan 2024

      @DeeDee85 I also have the SLA017 and when the SJE093 I just had to have it. It is much closer to the original in all dimensions and as a bonus the 017 bracelet fits. In the pile pic you have, from the bottom; SLA037, SLA017, 6217, SJE093

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      IG: 68molle

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        DeeDee85
        啓蒙家
        @Molle
        Joined: 5 Jun 2023

        @Molle thank you so much for your detailed response, I think I perhaps need to track one down.. I stupidly missed the boat when it was released 😑

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          Anesthetist
          見習いボス
          Joined: 14 May 2011

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          IG: bluehandsslim

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            gazza61
            Raw and Unwashed
            @Anesthetist
            Joined: 12 Feb 2023

            @Anesthetist what a lovely classic watch.

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              Bill C
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 22 Mar 2016

              Can I ask you watch guys for some advice? I bought a handwound watch with an ETA 6498 movement about eight years ago - cost me about £700. The manufacturer recommends a service every 5 years, and I was meaning to get this done. I haven’t worn it much recently but have wound it fairly regularly. It’s just stopped working (winder turns but nothing happens - seen thru glass back). A reputable local repairer has looked at it in person and quoted £200 for a full service.

              I’m unsure whether to cut my losses and eBay it as in need of repair, or shell out the £200. I’d be reluctant to invest £200 every five years, but is this to be expected with this type of watch?

              Many thanks - Bill

              Profile pic “The Gosport Queen”

              last edited by 25 Feb 2024, 09:19 G 1 Reply Last reply 25 Feb 2024, 10:45 Reply Quote 0
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                Molle
                Haraki san Student
                Joined: 20 Jan 2024

                World’s first commercially available quartz watch was the 35A Astron from Seiko. You could buy it from December 1969 at the cost of a Toyota Corolla. 18K gold case.

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                IG: 68molle

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                  goosehd
                  Mod Squad
                  @Bill C
                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                  @Bill-C The first question is what brand is it?

                  The answer to your question is yes regular maintenance is expected and is part of the cost of owning a mechanical watch. ETA movements are quite common and much cheaper to service than some of the in house movements of other brands. Some repairs cost as much as lesser known watch brands new…

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                  last edited by goosehd 25 Feb 2024, 10:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Bill C
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 22 Mar 2016

                    Thanks @goosehd - that’s really helpful advice - it’s an Archimede Deckwatch btw - Bill

                    Profile pic “The Gosport Queen”

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                      goosehd
                      Mod Squad
                      @Bill C
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      @Bill-C So then the issue becomes how much do you enjoy the watch and want to keep it?

                      The used prices on eBay will help you make a decision if the £200 is worth putting into the watch and fixing it. If you don’t like the watch and the price of a used watch is close to that amount, the decision is easy.

                      You’ll take a pretty big hit if you want to sell the watch (unfixed) on any market and if you misrepresent it in a sale a big hit to your reputation.

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        Bill C
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 22 Mar 2016

                        Hi @goosehd - I hardly wear it nowadays, so I’m erring on the side of eBaying it with full disclosure about the need for repair/full service - appreciate your advice 🙂

                        Profile pic “The Gosport Queen”

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                          Cole
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 15 Apr 2014

                          This years budget for things that I don't necessarily need has now officialy been spend.

                          Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m diver.

                          Ref.Nr.: 232.30.42.21.01.001

                          My 2nd Omega and my 2nd Bond watch.

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                          WTB:
                          IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                          IHE-13

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            "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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                              T4920
                              見習いボス
                              @Giles
                              Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                              @Giles wow, I felt his joy in my soul just watching this..

                              “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                                mclaincausey
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                All the feels on that one.

                                Think it, be it.

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                                  IrishHeart
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                  Wonderful

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                                    AdamJ
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                                    I liked the experts reaction when he fell the first time "get the fuck up we aren't done yet"

                                    The devil is in the detail..

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                                      mclaincausey
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      It’s got to feel so good to floor this humble seeming gent with that information.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                        68degreesorless
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                                        @Molle got any king seiko? I’ve got the itch for a first model J14102…

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                                          Molle
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @68degreesorless
                                          Joined: 20 Jan 2024

                                          @68degreesorless only two at the moment (plus a few King Quartz from the 70s when the King Seiko name was not used).

                                          A vintage 449990 from the early 60s and the SJE083 (re-issue from 2020).

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                                          IG: 68molle

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