The Watch Thread - Part 7

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IWC pilot is on my list last time but kinda give cause they use ETA modified. but the look quite solid. haha
saw a IWC Aquatimer white dial going at 3550 preowned. lol

This uses the modified ETA 7750. It's surprisingly accurate comparable to my Sub C.

 

[ComicBoy]

Patek HK retail prices down by almost 20% for old models...............

Really?? I'm in HK now. Maybe will go look see look see later!

 

[Henabi]

 

[a562140]

Give you 1x good one, from some time ago when I went to try it out.



Agree with you that the Pilot has a very balanced look. Stylish yet functional. But you are also right it is very big money for an ETA modified, above and below also got a lot of other choices...

Yeah the in-house ones were all five digit, even the SA back then also said "I can understand why you also hesitated to try those"

iwc seems to have perfected the art of pilot design - from the spitfire to the top gun to miramar and this 3777....simple but very powerful, and still keeps the IWC look consistently.

unfortunately the case shape and lug length just doesn't fit my 6.25" wrist well.

if you're looking for a pilot with a notable movement and more forgiving dimensions you can consider this:

comes with a gorgeous rear view too

 

[a562140]

i dont think its worth the risk to send it in if its a few secs off..

yr watch may end up with additional flaws when they open up yr watch. dust in watch, scratch on lugs n casing etc.


send my blackbay to RSC to remove a big particle in the dial n it end up with a even dirtier dial and scratched lugs. i ended up going to a third party repair facility to touch up the work..

this is so true.

one anomaly of the watch world is that we pay the same premium for watches globally, but the guys in europe get the best watchmakers and service value. e.g. detailed service reports, returned replaced parts, and very often free cleaning and polishing.

my policy is to keep rotating your watches, and don't send it in until you have to.

 

[a562140]

Inspired by Yatto lavatory shots!

the reverso looks perfect with that suit. impeccable dressing !

 

[Hisokaka]

Simple shirt with humble watch

Sent from HTC One_M8 using GAGT

 

[a562140]

this? haha i like the Portuguese too. the white face and blue numerals.
both also very nice but the price also nice

Spoiler

blue is striking... rose and gold is an alternative and a different feel:

price is right for a 7-day movement i guess.

regardless of colour you get an absolutely gorgeous rotor with a gold medallion, good enough to make me want to wear it upside down

 

[Lezzare]

Been awhile since I wore my Dietrich

 

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i dont think its worth the risk to send it in if its a few secs off..

yr watch may end up with additional flaws when they open up yr watch. dust in watch, scratch on lugs n casing etc.


send my blackbay to RSC to remove a big particle in the dial n it end up with a even dirtier dial and scratched lugs. i ended up going to a third party repair facility to touch up the work..

Heard a lot of horror stories with the local RSC. looks like no Swiss standard here...

 

[Henabi]

Inspired by Yatto lavatory shots!

BlackBerry + JLC reverso... a match made in Heaven.
why I nv thought of that...

swee lah!!!!

 

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Does anyone know where I can buy this tool, or something like this locally?

 

[Spartanz.]

Heard a lot of horror stories with the local RSC. looks like no Swiss standard here...

Not only rsc, swatch, richemont, melchers, lvmh all the same.

Basically all authorized service centres are crap,

My IWC went in to richmont but end up with a mark on the corner of the dial. Ask me to pay 950 bucks for the dial replacement. I refused n choose to live with it.

My omega po was screwed up by swatch after warranty servicing with a scratch in minute hand and dirt in dial. end up paying 100 to ship my watch to Beinne for repair . Still waiting for outcome.

My breitling has a scratch in the dial, second hands has oil stains after warranty servicing , sending in back soon.

My tudor black bay was send to rsc to remove dirt but end up with a even dirtier dial, crystal , one of the index is also scratched slightly. I send to a third party repair facility to remove the dirt. The scratch I live with it.

If u want I can recommend a third party repair facility to you , he does a much better job . Go google Horolab .

 

[Spartanz.]

Does anyone know where I can buy this tool, or something like this locally?

I think horolab / watch klinik sells it .

 

[All in a Day]

Not only rsc, swatch, richemont, melchers, lvmh all the same.

Basically all authorized service centres are crap,

My IWC went in to richmont but end up with a mark on the corner of the dial. Ask me to pay 950 bucks for the dial replacement. I refused n choose to live with it.

My omega po was screwed up by swatch after warranty servicing with a scratch in minute hand and dirt in dial. end up paying 100 to ship my watch to Beinne for repair . Still waiting for outcome.

My breitling has a scratch in the dial, second hands has oil stains after warranty servicing , sending in back soon.

My tudor black bay was send to rsc to remove dirt but end up with a even dirtier dial, crystal , one of the index is also scratched slightly. I send to a third party repair facility to remove the dirt. The scratch I live with it.

If u want I can recommend a third party repair facility to you , he does a much better job . Go google Horolab .

U have very 'sickly' watches, all need to go 'hospital'.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Can see trt kor kor damn yan dao....

no lah brother, just need a good tailor. thank you for your nice words though. I can't compare to the young and really handsome crowd here, like GX for example

You look real smart. The only time I dressed like that was on 2 occasions. My wedding and best man for brother's wedding. Yah I know...I seldom in atas surroundings. Hee.

Good news is...you can get married again!

This is a warning to those that think Pateks are safe investments or that they will get back what they paid for if sold.

Agree, if one is not trying to make an investment...10% is a good deal though i feel

the reverso looks perfect with that suit. impeccable dressing !

wedding dinner lah...i am the emcee. Thanks for compliment on watch. My intention was the wrist shot actually

BlackBerry + JLC reverso... a match made in Heaven.
why I nv thought of that...

swee lah!!!!

thanks brother

 

[Spartanz.]

U have very 'sickly' watches, all need to go 'hospital'.

I m too particular and picky . I used to send watches in for the slightest reason.


But over the yrs , I learnt to be more relaxed about it. Nowadays I won't send watches for servicing unless it's a huge cosmetic flaw . I don't even check for the timekeeping , as long as it's running its ok

 

[charleslin]

Not only rsc, swatch, richemont, melchers, lvmh all the same.

Basically all authorized service centres are crap,

My IWC went in to richmont but end up with a mark on the corner of the dial. Ask me to pay 950 bucks for the dial replacement. I refused n choose to live with it.

My omega po was screwed up by swatch after warranty servicing with a scratch in minute hand and dirt in dial. end up paying 100 to ship my watch to Beinne for repair . Still waiting for outcome.

My breitling has a scratch in the dial, second hands has oil stains after warranty servicing , sending in back soon.

My tudor black bay was send to rsc to remove dirt but end up with a even dirtier dial, crystal , one of the index is also scratched slightly. I send to a third party repair facility to remove the dirt. The scratch I live with it.

If u want I can recommend a third party repair facility to you , he does a much better job . Go google Horolab .

Woah, and the thing is, all the damage was caused to internal parts which we have no access to. It's not like case scratch that can be caused by wear and tear. Internal damage can only be done by watchmaker and it's not like you sent for servicing outside and damage but complain at the service center. :S

 

[Spartanz.]

Woah, and the thing is, all the damage was caused to internal parts which we have no access to. It's not like case scratch that can be caused by wear and tear. Internal damage can only be done by watchmaker and it's not like you sent for servicing outside and damage but complain at the service center. :S

I don't send watches in due to case damage ,some of my older watches have case scratches that are so extreme that I like it .


But when it comes to interior faults, I am abit particular about it ,way more in the past. One thing I learnt over the yrs is, if yr watch has minor interior issues don't send it in or it will most likely end up worse..

How minor is the faults is based on a persons judgement and preference.

 

[zzyzx]

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