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Very odd, I’d certainly want it looked at as soon as possible.
No worries I was just genuinely curious how much it happened to others!Well, quite! Especially in our (I'm guessing) non military use! But I was responding to Toshj who seemed to feel the NATO would be less secure than his usual bracelet/strap, and just reassuring him that the design is theoretically more secure. But on a modern solid end linked Sub? I'd wager they're pretty bloody secure, and possibly even put less stress on the spring bars than a NATO would. Maybe.
Guessing its how you rest and move your hand on the desk.I've broken three in the last year and I work a desk job - I have no idea why they keep giving up on me :S.
You dont wear it too tight do you? it's the only thing I could think of that would do that 3 times. I like my watch a bit tight, I dont like it moving around too much but I've not popped the pins yet.I've broken three in the last year and I work a desk job - I have no idea why they keep giving up on me :S.
I could do with some advice.
I purchased a decent Mondaine about 6 months ago. About a fortnight ago, it stopped randomly for a few hours, then restarted. Then it stopped entirely.
I assumed it might be the battery, but the Mondaine warranty states they don't warrant against the battery. So I took it to get the battery replaced. At the shop, it didn't restart once the new battery was in, they left it for 4 hours.
I took it away on the assumption it was broken, so I could send it off for repair. Then suddenly it's started working again - and has been fine with no stoppages for a week now.
Not sure whether to send it off now whilst it's working fine, or get it looked at by the repair centre that Mondaine use in the UK. It's got a 2 year warranty, so I could wait a bit longer...
Very odd, I’d certainly want it looked at as soon as possible.
Can you expand on how they broke?I've broken three in the last year and I work a desk job - I have no idea why they keep giving up on me :S.
Can you expand on how they broke?
It's worth noting that there is a huge variety of spring bar types, thicknesses and end types, so it may be worthwhile changing to a sturdier one. Then again, a failed spring bar is usually preferable to a torn strap!
Take it to an Omega 'boutique' and they'll often do that sort of thing for you for free. If not, there are tools you can buy to minimise the risk such as spring bar tweezers, but the decent ones of those are around £100. I'd just crack on with it using a standard spring bar remover and if you like, tape up the lugs to protect them from glancing blows.Also when you put the strap back on did you replace the bars or just use the old ones?
I'd like to put a leather strap or a NATO on my PO but I dont have the bottle to risk scratching it when taking the current one off / replacing it.
It's going to be very much user dependent. It now takes me less than a minute to go from one to the other, being careful. But when I first started, I'd take a heck of a lot longer, just not being firm enough with the spring bars, or not getting the angle quite right.Guys speakin gof changing straps, how long does it take do do it? With the right tool is it pretty easy to change from metal to leather and back again?
Take it to an Omega 'boutique' and they'll often do that sort of thing for you for free. If not, there are tools you can buy to minimise the risk such as spring bar tweezers, but the decent ones of those are around £100. I'd just crack on with it using a standard spring bar remover and if you like, tape up the lugs to protect them from glancing blows.
Good point - I've seen it suggested, but never been successful with it. Clearly works for plenty of others though.Pretty sure it's been mentioned before on here but if you're that worried about scratching the watch, I'd give the dental floss trick a go.
I realised that after I'd bought it. I'm not a fan of rip offs but I'll let myself off this time.Wow that really looks like an Iwc!
Hi folks!
MY father wears a Rolex Datejust which was purchased new 5 years ago. I understand that Rolex's are meant to be serviced from time to time. Can anyone elaborate on how often, cost and necessity. Its no longer in warranty so I can't invalidate the warranty by not getting it serviced so why bother? Will it effect the resale value if I don't get it serviced?
Also whats the best way to clean it? After daily wear its a bit dirty. I read on the Rolex website that just warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Looks acceptable, long power reserve, accurate modern 'semi-disposable' movement that usually gets replaced rather than serviced/repaired. You could do worse I guess.Thinking of getting a Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC as I really like the looks of it and can get one for just under £500. Any thoughts or anyone got one?
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