The Watch Thread - Part 7

[techead]

My friend's Oris

Nice, Oris make the most value for money swiss watch in my opinion.

This is the big crown i contemplated in the past, trying in the shop

 

[traineract]

See whether I can finally post my own pics

Can post liao. Congrats bro. V nice watch. I like the submersible

 

[traineract]

Where do I buy Sea Gull watches online?

Any trusted sites?

Thank you!

Which model u looking for bro.

 

[slow_mo]

See whether I can finally post my own pics

Post more!

 

[traineract]

morning my dear hotdogs

landed in Dubai last evening. first time here.

immigration queue was insane but luckily we arranged for marhaba service (meet & greet) so they took us into an empty lane and we cleared quickly.

housing is affordable, even for rental. Cars.....I dont even wanna say. Petrol too. my BIL (also a car and watch fanatic) told me an aventador is about 400k sgd here?

AND THEY DON'T PAY INCOME TAX HERE IN DUBAI AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH
(I knew this already but it really hits home after filing for income tax recently....)

Let us stay for a week and see how it goes. Sg has gotten too exp for retirement.......

oh, for the watches, i will go and find out......

Have fun in dubai yatto bro

 

[slow_mo]

Hot day at Legoland!

 

[All in a Day]

Hi all, seeking some advice here. Recently started to experience feeling the 'vibration' of the rotor on my Rolex submariner date (16610) through the oyster casing. First time encountering in the 8 years or so since I had the watch.

Would anyone have similar experience or know what the problem could be?

I guess it might be time for a servicing, which leads to my next question of any reliable 3rd party shop (other than RSC and JW) recommendations for servicing?

TIA

Bump for advice. TIA again

 

[cichlid]

just back from shopping, into my study room and quickly take a picture, LOL

 

[aerolord]

Got bored studying

 

[shidenx]

Bump for advice. TIA again

8 years is long over due.... Is it keeping time properly? +- how many seconds?

 

[shidenx]

just back from shopping, into my study room and quickly take a picture, LOL

nice. but bezel 1/2 a click off center lol.

 

[cichlid]

nice. but bezel 1/2 a click off center lol.

haha, just check my watch, it's the angle which makes it appear off.

 

[All in a Day]

8 years is long over due.... Is it keeping time properly? +- how many seconds?

Timekeeping not an issue for me. It is as accurate (or inaccurate depending how u look at it) as when i first gotten it.

Admittedly 8 years sounds alot w/o servicing but for a rolex, its not uncommon at all.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

The DSOTM looks awesome, maybe that'll be my next target


The "dated" warranty isn't really a concern if it's just that duration - interesting note on Richemont though (I have a Cartier bag that I serviced with them a few years ago and I believe they expected even the receipt).


No worries The easiest way is to see the caseback, the one on the IW 5007 looks a LOT better.


Noted and thanks for the advice! Service center-wise, I'll likely be moving to New York so it shouldn't be a problem.


Eh? You're the first person to say that - care to elaborate more on the movement part?


I mean, I don't expect Rolex Daytona/Zenith El Primero standards, let alone the horology holy trinity, but surely it can't be that bad? Like say, a lot of Tag Heuers.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Every family has a retarded cousin. Strawberry Cream is our's.

Thanks grand-dad

 

[slow_mo]

Timekeeping not an issue for me. It is as accurate (or inaccurate depending how u look at it) as when i first gotten it.

Admittedly 8 years sounds alot w/o servicing but for a rolex, its not uncommon at all.

My Rolex hasn't been serviced for 18 years...

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Size is too big

7 days cant go under cuff.

Only portuguese chrono can.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

 

[arctuates]

I am generally not an IWC fan (save maybe the old 5002). Nevertheless, I look forward to reading the substantiation of how:

"Movement looks rough and iwc logo not even applied.
the AR coating cannot hold up too.

Accuracy also sibei cui"

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

I am generally not an IWC fan (save maybe the old 5002). Nevertheless, I look forward to reading the substantiation of how:

"Movement looks rough and iwc logo not even applied.
the AR coating cannot hold up too.

Accuracy also sibei cui"

u can look at iwc movements and see how crude they are...finishing is poor.
usually watch companies with small acronyms or short names will put brand name as applied logo unto the dial

IWC AR coating is only a few layers thick. Should try other german brands except sinn for better AR coating.

IWC automatic portuguese is not known to be accurate.

And power reserve watches are supposed to be interference free during the duration of the power reserve.

But if accuracy is an issue, then its pointless to have a pwr reserve watch, because timing adjustment in between is necessary