Let's talk about watches...

[BrightonCorgi]

I like to use Tourneau in the States to do watch service.  They add an additional year of warranty and end up sending it to the manufacturer for most brands.  I had them service and IWC that crapped out a week after their warranty and they fixed it for free. 

[MasterYotti]

1 hour ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Did that include polishing or anything beyond a routine movement service? 

It depends on the watch. Generally yes. The more complicated, the more time, the more cost. And if there are parts needing replacement that will factor in. But all-in-all I can make deals 😁 

Not sure if that is allowed on FOH

[Rhod]

3 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Did that include polishing or anything beyond a routine movement service? 

It includes a total overhaul.  It's from the manufacturer.  Omega actually has their service prices posted on their site.  They recently increased them from around $450 to $700.  I know they replace the seals and any other parts that wear over time.  Generally they send back all of the parts they replaced as well.

[MasterYotti]

1 hour ago, Rhod said:

It includes a total overhaul.  It's from the manufacturer.  Omega actually has their service prices posted on their site.  They recently increased them from around $450 to $700.  I know they replace the seals and any other parts that wear over time.  Generally they send back all of the parts they replaced as well.

As someone who has had a service done from Omega, I can tell you that they did a great job 👌

[El Presidente]

Really enjoying the Franck Muller Casablanca  circa 2010. 

The perfect dress watch for me. Love the Salmon dial and tobacco hued numerals.

 

 

 

 

 

[canadianbeaver]

5 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Really enjoying the Franck Muller Casablanca  circa 2010. 

The perfect dress watch for me. Love the Salmon dial and tobacco hued numerals.

 

 

 

 

 

Just LOVE Franck Muller watches and any time we decide it is time to look for a new watch I always check them out.

I have a few saved in the “watches” file of photos on my phone but never have been able to find THE FM when I was ready.

Enjoy it Rob. It is just beautiful.

CB

[El Presidente]

11 minutes ago, canadianbeaver said:

Just LOVE Franck Muller watches and any time we decide it is time to look for a new watch I always check them out.

I have a few saved in the “watches” file of photos on my phone but never have been able to find THE FM when I was ready.

Enjoy it Rob. It is just beautiful.

CB

 

I love the Cintrex line of Franck Muller watches. I now own three including two Master banker models from mid 2000's. 

[canadianbeaver]

5 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

I love the Cintrex line of Franck Muller watches. I now own three including two Master banker models from mid 2000's. 

Interesting how cigar lovers love watches. My newest one is a Jaeger Lecouture and I find no one has heard of it.

 

[El Presidente]

1 minute ago, canadianbeaver said:

. My newest one is a Jeager Lecouture and I fine no one has heard of it.

Classic.  Super clean and I love a moon phase!

[Baccy]

Amazing how old this thread is... Still going strong almost 20 years later! lol. I'm really liking the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades models and considering whether to trade my Submariner and get something more practical like the Seamaster... 😎

[JBV cigars]

I continue to be on a Roly trip. .... 1972 Rolex "Red Sub" Mark VI dial

[RichUK]

Picked this up last week, only an eight month wait, though I did have to heavily flirt with the sales lady many times.

[El Presidente]

2 hours ago, RichUK said:

Picked this up last week, only an eight month wait, though I did have to heavily flirt with the sales lady many times.

 

.....if you stopped hitting on her, you could have had it in three weeks ....

[Fuzz]

On 6/12/2023 at 2:20 PM, Baccy said:

Amazing how old this thread is... Still going strong almost 20 years later! lol. I'm really liking the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades models and considering whether to trade my Submariner and get something more practical like the Seamaster... 😎

I have a 2007 Aqua Terra with a black dial. Absolutely love that watch, but rarely get a chance to wear it nowadays.

[BrightonCorgi]

4 hours ago, Fuzz said:

I have a 2007 Aqua Terra with a black dial. Absolutely love that watch, but rarely get a chance to wear it nowadays.

My wife has an Aqua Terra and she loves it too. 

Really easy to set the date/time.  The hour hand moves separate from the minute hand when adjusting.  Makes it a breeze! 

[Bijan]

Ticwatch 5 Pro

AMOLED, LCD display, LCD without backlight, can chose from over a dozen backlight colors.

[El Presidente]

What is the battery Life like Bijan? 

[Bijan]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

What is the battery Life like Bijan? 

Very good. Seems about 3 days with fairly heavy use.

Though putting AMOLED screen on always on or abusing the WiFi will cut it significantly shorter.

I did both the first day (put AMOLED screen always on and downloaded 400 songs and 100 podcast episodes).

Another nice thing is that it has an airplane mode + LCD only mode, that lasts 45 days. When battery hits 10% (configurable), it goes into that mode and you get an extra 3-4 days of power reserve with just date/time/pulse/steps displayed (also does that while you sleep, configurable times, detecting if you are motionless or have taken off the watch).

[RDB]

My current crush:

[MCDO]

Waited 2 months for this.  Got it a day before my birthday. My first Rolex.

[Woody Hayes]

On 6/12/2023 at 7:26 AM, El Presidente said:

Really enjoying the Franck Muller Casablanca  circa 2010. 

The perfect dress watch for me. Love the Salmon dial and tobacco hued numerals.

I noticed the watch in one of your wedding pictures.  It's a very classy-looking timepiece. 

[JBV cigars]

I have slowly been gravitating to some Tudors…this is the BlackBay 58 and in my opinion one of the best looking, well balanced, and perfect sized watch. Love symmetry although I do miss the date function. Happy Hump Day

[dominattorney]

Continuing on my theme of Chinese watches, here is a San Martin version of the rolex two tone. Looks great on a brown leather strap too, but here it is sported on the original bracelet. 

[bwgan]

Got this back yesterday from an overhaul at Biel after I bought it in an auction Oct 22.

1975 Omega Speedmaster "TV" dial 

[BrightonCorgi]

4 hours ago, bwgan said:

Got this back yesterday from an overhaul at Biel after I bought it in an auction Oct 22.

1975 Omega Speedmaster "TV" dial

How long was it in Biel?  They like to take their time.  I've had watches out almost 6 months with them.  Great watch!