Watches - another OCD problem

[Graeme]

Wrist shot of the Zenith. This is the most flattering one I could find.

Chris, the movement that watch runs is at a mere 18,000vph or so. But it is stupidly accurate.

[Chris]

That actually doesn't look as enormous as I expected.  Still huge though.

I don't have anything against slower beating movements; I have a mix of watches with movements running anywhere from 18k to 28.8k. I actually prefer the sound of the slower ones, it's just that the faster beating ones have a smoother second hand sweep that I like more.  I think I'm just drawn to the history of the El Primero movement and the novelty of the fast beat.

[tigerpac]

Zenith is a great and hugely under-appreciated brand, at least here in the states.

They've been updating their lineup the last couple of years and have several really elegant watches.  Some of their 5-10 year models under the prior owner are gaudy as anything but look at their recent stuff, beautiful.

[RedStripe]

Graeme - thanks for the wrist shot, doesn't look terrible, in black it would look smaller too.
Still a bit much though.

[ADDIC]

My Seiko SNQ121 stopped working. Will I have to pay for repairs if the watch is under warranty and I send it in to a SCA Service Center?

[Chris]

Depends on why it stopped working.  If they determine that you abused it, then that's not covered by the warranty.  Otherwise, yeah, you should be covered.

[ADDIC]

Not sure. I haven't dropped it or slammed it against a hard surface. I did notice when the crown is pulled, it comes out entirely. Gonna go to a watch shop and get it checked out. Maybe get an estimate or something.

[Chris]

That sounds like it would be covered.  I did that to a watch once and it was just that the stem was defective- bad metal, apparently.  If you go to a Seiko authorized shop, they should be able to a) diagnose the problem, b) tell you how much it will cost to fix, and c) tell you if it's covered by the warranty.

[ADDIC]

Probably a dumb question, but is Macy's considered an authorized shop? I'm thinking yes but want to make sure lol

[Chris]

Well, they're an authorized seller, but do they do repairs?  You need to go to a place that does more than just replacing batteries and sizing bracelets.  You're going to need a trained watchmaker/repairer, and I'm not sure Macys does that.  If they do, then I'm sure they'll be Seiko authorized.

[ADDIC]

ended up taking it to some local watch repair shop. gonna be about $30.

figured it be quicker and less of a hassle.

[michaeljcr]

Just ordered a machined stainless steel replacement bezel for my Vostok. I know it's silly spending money on pimping a cheap watch, but it's going to be fun! Now I just have to pick an insert for the bezel.

[hectic]

Picked up this new, old stock Orient off Ebay - 35 quid. It came with all the plastic protection bits still on it. The bracelet is a bit rattly but its rocking some Japanese 70s cool I reckon:

[rocket]

not sure about the purple dial, but 35 quid is a good fun price…

[hectic]

Wrist shot:

[Seul]

That's just fun!..

[Megatron1505]

That looks great, I have an old Orient on the way also.

[Giles]

@hectic:

Wrist shot

That's just wrong…

[Lucifer]

I'm really, really pining for one of these: http://wornandwound.com/2013/02/22/maranez-layan-hands-on/

[Chris]

For that price, how can you say no?  I don't like the cushion case, but even so, I'm tempted.