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Post pics of your watches Part II

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    #5702
    happyguitar
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭happyguitar


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    I'll add to the string of blue watches.

    Stowa 2824 TOP with polished rhodium hands.



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    #5703
    eljono
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭eljono


    Well, if we're doing blue dials...

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    #5704
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120375760#Comment_120375760

    If handwinding it works fine then the actual power train bits are OK, mainspring etc. It sounds like some part of the automatic module alright Fulla. A loose screw could misallign the rotor so it "jams" against the case, or something has gone askew in the gears that transfer the rotor power to the mainspring. Can you hear/feel the rotor moving around? Rolex movements are built like tanks on steroids so I'd be surprised if something was physically broken. It may never have been serviced since new and old grease has lost its usefulness and there's just too much friction going on for it to autowind properly. Handwinding puts a lot more torque into the system than the little rotor which would overcome that.

    If it's still under warranty I'd send it back myself. Anyone local is going to (rightfully) insist on a general service and if anything is broken the Rolex name means spares are going to be pricey.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #5705
    fulladapipes
    Registered Users Posts: 626 ✭✭✭fulladapipes


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120378278#Comment_120378278

    Thanks Wibbs,

    No I can't hear the rotor at all. I'll get in touch with the guys I bought it from and see what they say. They had said it had been checked by their watchmaker before it was sent to me, but who knows.

    FdP



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    #5706
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Speaking of blue. Must be a trend today.

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    Pic from a while back, but I'm in lazy Monday mode. 😁

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #5707
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


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    Blue, you say?



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    #5708
    Foreign Sports
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


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    Blue Monday 🙂



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    #5709
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,421 ✭✭✭Ryath


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    Blue Waffle! (Don't google that!)

    Really like the Samurai case but I'm not mad about the bezel on it. I've a few cheaper watches I really should sell but this is one I should probably flip for one of the Save the Ocean versions with ceramic bezel. I could mod it I suppose, I do like the dial but I like things OEM.



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    #5710
    Ian OB
    Registered Users Posts: 368 ✭✭Ian OB


    Screenshot_2023-03-20-18-19-27-34_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg

    I regret not heeding your warning



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    #5711
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,421 ✭✭✭Ryath


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380710#Comment_120380710

    They've cleaned up the image search then, definitely used to a be a few images I never want to see again!



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    #5712
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,647 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380733#Comment_120380733

    Those of old enough to remember when that trend started, still retch a bit when we think of it 😉🤣

    Amazingly, one time I was trying to book Blue Moose for a gig, guess where Google autocorrect landed me 🤢🤮



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    #5713
    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,801 ✭✭✭griffin100


    More blue


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    Yes I know the date is wrong but it makes no difference as I’m too blind to see the window. Never thought I’d say this but I’m loving the cyclops date window on my Prospex as I can actually see the date easily.



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    #5714
    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


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    Got bored trying to buy a Moonswatch so I bought this instead. All stainless steel, Seiko VK63 movt, sapphire and ceramic bezel. Probably a better buy if I'm being honest. Not bothered at all with the MoonSwatch now.



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    #5715
    C0N0R
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭C0N0R


    Are moonswatches still hard to come by? Stopped taking notice once I picked mine up



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    #5716
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,579 ✭✭✭micks_address


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120384395#Comment_120384395

    Seem to be and seen a moonshine one on adverts for 1500...



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    #5717
    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120384395#Comment_120384395

    I spent the past few months trying to get one, not officially sold In Ireland so you have to buy abroad somewhere. They are ultimately a plastic watch with a plastic crystal and a €10 movement. The input Omega has on it is interesting but it's not an Omega, it is a Swatch. Knowing this I still tried to buy one purely for the Speedmaster look.



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    #5718
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,262 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120383988#Comment_120383988

    I'd much rather that than a MoonSwatch



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    #5719
    scwazrh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,660 ✭✭✭scwazrh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120384395#Comment_120384395

    I don’t think they are .just not available here but plenty on chrono for within 50 quid of retail . I was in Madrid for the weekend and the swatch store had them all except dark blue , light grey and dark grey.



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    #5720
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Interesting, I'm in London in a few weeks, will check it out.

    I did similar purchasing to Mondeo... Something to keep me going until bigger purchases...


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    #5721
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380587#Comment_120380587
    https://www.namokimods.com/en-eu/blogs/namokitimes/samurais-are-compatible-with-turtle-bezels

    Looks cleaner and accentuates the main thing about that watch, the case!

    A turtle Bezel (not insert) pops right on.



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    #5722
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭H_Lime


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    Liking my titanium so much I bought the skx case to go with my turtle.

    All seiko bits inside. This one's a keeper and is 0spd on wrist.



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    #5723
    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    I don't want to crap on how anyone spends their hard-earned, but even though they're fairly rubbish, at least a Moonswatch is honest. Unlike Pagani Design which might as well have Rotex or Omeda written on them.



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    #5724
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386768#Comment_120386768

    I definitely see your point.

    The idea behind my purchase was that I tried on a blue seamaster and I liked it, but I wasn't 100% convinced that I'd actually wear it on a lot of occasions.

    I chose to spend just over 100 on that one so I could basically try it out before committing to a few k purchase.

    As is stands I do like it in it's own right and I'm not worried about wearing it, I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a Speedy instead for good wear.



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    #5725
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,579 ✭✭✭micks_address


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386899#Comment_120386899

    agree with this strategy!



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    #5726
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,140 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120386768#Comment_120386768

    Some of the Pagani's are pretty decent watches, even excellent considering the price. You just need to get your head around the homage v copy issue.



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    #5727
    mondeo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭mondeo


    For 100 Euro, who cares what it is lol. If it tells the time and functions as it is meant to.



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    #5728
    scwazrh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,660 ✭✭✭scwazrh


    Just on the moonswatch availability again . I watched Nico's latest youtube and he was in the Swatch store in Times square .They also had all models available except the dark blue and the two greys .So seems like those colours are either hugely in demand or being produced at a lower quantity .



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    #5729
    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    I threw my head into the Swatch store in San Fran in January as I was walking past it and they had nothing. Although they were getting regular restocks so you just had to be lucky with your timing. I'd have probably picked up one of the grey versions if they had any.



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    #5730
    Fitz II
    Registered Users Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭Fitz II


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120387284#Comment_120387284

    Nobody does, thats the issue.



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    #5731
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,945 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120387382#Comment_120387382

    touche :)



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