Nice, was checking these out yesterday. The dial is just a bit too busy for me.I hate the word "Grail", however I will say I've lusted after a (flake of snow*) for a long time. I find Spring Drive mesmerising, and I think it's a really unique and innovative approach to mechanical watches. Problem is they usually seem to have an "icon" tax applied to them secondhand. Anyway I finally found one that seemed decent and negotiated a very reasonable price, including authentication and free returns. It turned up today and I'm stunned, it's really "Like new"- only the usual scuff marks on the clasp scissor betray any signs of use. It even came sized perfectly for me out of the box.
Given GS bracelets seem to attract a lot of hate, I was prepared to swap it out for a strap- I know Titanium feels too lightweight to some, but honestly the bracelet feels fantastic to me, so it'll be staying on.
I'm super happy, and I can't think of any other watches I really desire, at least for the moment.
* It seems like the full word is somehow taboo here. We must have a lot of them!
What watch do you wear?
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I quite like the power indicator on the front but then I do like a tasteful complication, and can see why some don't.
The newer SD movements - 9RA1 and 9RA2- have the indicator on the back, and they're thinner and more accurate. Not many options for my budget though!
Had to return my Rolex Submariner as it, well, it just stopped working. It was an early 2024 watch. I was going to take it to an AD but the grey seller said to return it to them and they'd see if they could get it repaired at Rolex HQ in London quicker. They said give them a few days and if they didn't have any news, they'd source me another unworn replacement.
Just got a message that they're sending me out a June 2024 watch for delivery on Saturday (when I'm back home, away at the moment). Bit of a result but I do wonder what on earth happened to the first one.
They've been excellent about it all if I'm honest.
Just got a message that they're sending me out a June 2024 watch for delivery on Saturday (when I'm back home, away at the moment). Bit of a result but I do wonder what on earth happened to the first one.
They've been excellent about it all if I'm honest.
Are those the ones with "spring drive, 5 days" written on them?
That's nuts! Sounds suss but only in a conspiracy theory way lol. Maybe worth taking the new one into Rolex to get verified?
If it's suss I'd be £10k down with no watch and be blocked.
Hah yeah exactly. Definitely a CT suss. Are you posting it back or meeting up with them?If it's suss I'd be £10k down with no watch and be blocked.
It was sent back last week. Went into Rolex last Thursday I think. It was already agreed with the dealer that they'd send me a new one if it wasn't a quick fix providing they could source one. All done via Chrono24, so I had protection, and paid for it on my credit card etc.
Rolex's with the 3235 movement have amplitude issues. Could be the reason it stopped.
Interesting.
I have a 2008 Rolex sub (from new) and what amazes me to this day is I pick it up, give it a little wind and wear it for a few days. It loses barely a second a day, and lasts 40hrs.
Never had it serviced. Mental.
Shame I’ve hit the shoulders a couple of times and have a slight mark on the crystal.
But I’ll never sell it anyway, so it’s all personal character.
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A basic Casio A158...for the past 6 years.
A mate of mine works for Rolex servicing watches. He says the movement in mine is renowned for having issues and he’s not surprised.
It is what it is, not much I can do really. At least I got a newer watch!
Guess the movements are not what they use to be.
I need to sell some watches actually.
I have some lesser models… seamaster 2001, omega from ‘67, oris, frogman… need to get rid. But the seamaster needs servicing and at £400 a service and only probably being worth £1500 it’s a tough one.
Enjoy the Rolex.
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I guess so. He did say they are making improvements which get done under warranty repair, but doesn’t know if a particular month of watch production includes the improvements or not.
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New watch day - Garmin Epix to replace my aging Fenix 5
Comparison
Screen is sooooo much better
Comparison
Screen is sooooo much better
Don
Bought this little late 80's (I think) Seiko 5 from the local car-boot for £2.
It needed some work, so i stripped it down:
Popped out the glass (I test fitted a little casio mesh bracelet for now):
All in bits:
Dirty bits:
Cleaned them up:
Much better:
New Crystal:
Back together (I took the bracelet off to re-fit the crystal in the press):
Back on the wrist
AND into the daily rotation! Total cost - £11
It needed some work, so i stripped it down:
Popped out the glass (I test fitted a little casio mesh bracelet for now):
All in bits:
Dirty bits:
Cleaned them up:
Much better:
New Crystal:
Back together (I took the bracelet off to re-fit the crystal in the press):
Back on the wrist
AND into the daily rotation! Total cost - £11
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