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Watches - another OCD problem

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    gazza61
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Anesthetist
    Joined: 12 Feb 2023

    @Anesthetist what a lovely classic watch.

    last edited by 24 Feb 2024, 04:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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

        last edited by 25 Feb 2024, 09:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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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”

            last edited by 25 Feb 2024, 11:14 G 1 Reply Last reply 25 Feb 2024, 11:21 Reply Quote 1
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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. :)

              last edited by 25 Feb 2024, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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”

                last edited by 25 Feb 2024, 11:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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

                  last edited by Cole 29 Feb 2024, 10:04 A 1 Reply Last reply 2 Mar 2024, 17:57 Reply Quote 6
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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

                    last edited by 29 Feb 2024, 11:05 T M 2 Replies Last reply 29 Feb 2024, 11:15 Reply Quote 8
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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.”

                      last edited by 29 Feb 2024, 11:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        mclaincausey
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                        All the feels on that one.

                        Think it, be it.

                        last edited by 29 Feb 2024, 11:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          IrishHeart
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                          Wonderful

                          last edited by 29 Feb 2024, 13:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

                              last edited by 29 Feb 2024, 15:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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…

                                last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 14:23 M 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 14:58 Reply Quote 1
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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

                                  last edited by Molle 3 Jan 2024, 15:02 1 Mar 2024, 14:58 6 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 16:57 Reply Quote 4
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                                    Molle
                                    Haraki san Student
                                    @Giles
                                    Joined: 20 Jan 2024

                                    @Giles said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                                    That one is so nice.

                                    This one is related, but not the same type of emotions involved...

                                    "

                                    "

                                    IG: 68molle

                                    last edited by Molle 3 Jan 2024, 15:09 1 Mar 2024, 15:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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                                      68degreesorless
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      @Molle
                                      Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                                      @Molle very nice - those are beauts!

                                      I think I gotta have the gold version and that big 'king seiko' text up top 😍

                                      last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 16:57 M 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 17:46 Reply Quote 1
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                                        Molle
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        @68degreesorless
                                        Joined: 20 Jan 2024

                                        @68degreesorless that is a great one. Go for it!

                                        IG: 68molle

                                        last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 17:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          kkibbey23
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 16 Oct 2013

                                          Found an Omega AD a few days ago and tried these on. Really digging the Speedy

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