Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

BeginnerRunner · 03-05-2021 6:30pm

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a Seiko skx007 serviced (and a rough cost for same)?

I only have it about 2 years and it's losing A LOT of time. Like almost 2-4 minutes over a week.

Never considered exchanging it or chasing up the retailer because it was a very thoughtful gift from my wife.

Fitz II · 03-05-2021 6:34pm

BeginnerRunner wrote: »

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a Seiko skx007 serviced (and a rough cost for same)?

I only have it about 2 years and it's losing A LOT of time. Like almost 2-4 minutes over a week.

Never considered exchanging it or chasing up the retailer because it was a very thoughtful gift from my wife.

SKX is really not worth servicing but 2-4 minutes a week is not unheard of for that 7s26 movement. I have gotten ones running around 30 seconds a day fast or slow, its kinda within spec for them. A watchmaker can usually regulate them better, but I would not be overly concerned, just correct it every few days and set it a bit fast so you are mostly early for stuff.

Wibbs · 03-05-2021 7:23pm

Wot he said.

They can be sometimes tweaked to much better rates, but it seems to depend on the individual movement. They're not consistent.

scwazrh · 03-05-2021 9:11pm

BeginnerRunner wrote: »

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a Seiko skx007 serviced (and a rough cost for same)?

I only have it about 2 years and it's losing A LOT of time. Like almost 2-4 minutes over a week.

Never considered exchanging it or chasing up the retailer because it was a very thoughtful gift from my wife.

+ / - 20 seconds a day is within the normal range for a skx from what I’ve heard .

banie01 · 04-05-2021 10:06am

Lads my wrist feels naked and it is all solely and squarely the fault of 893!!! :P

The VC is just after being sent off for a service and none of my watches feel as nice on my wrist anymore.
Not one of them makes me want to look on it and grin like a lunatic, I have a watch drawer full of meh and my jewel is gone

Damn it!

blue5000 · 04-05-2021 10:13am

banie01 wrote: »

Lads my wrist feels naked and it is all solely and squarely the fault of 893!!! :P

The VC is just after being sent off for a service and none of my watches feel as nice on my wrist anymore.
Not one of them makes me want to look on it and grin like a lunatic, I have a watch drawer full of meh and my jewel is gone

Damn it!

You can borrow my Seiko kinetic, the terrier is getting tired wearing it:D

893bet · 04-05-2021 10:22am

banie01 wrote: »

Lads my wrist feels naked and it is all solely and squarely the fault of 893!!! :P

The VC is just after being sent off for a service and none of my watches feel as nice on my wrist anymore.
Not one of them makes me want to look on it and grin like a lunatic, I have a watch drawer full of meh and my jewel is gone

Damn it!

Who did you go with for the service?

I sense danger for the rest of your collection. Trying to have a balance in your collection is a key.

banie01 · 04-05-2021 10:27am

893bet wrote: »

Who did you go with for the service?

I sense danger for the rest of your collection. Trying to have a balance in your collection is a key.

John Donohoe in Kilkenny after much consideration.

Fitz II · 04-05-2021 10:41am

banie01 wrote: »

Lads my wrist feels naked and it is all solely and squarely the fault of 893!!! :P

This is the plight isn't it, and that feeling of quality and the fuzzies you get with it are very hard to put into words

There was one particular watch I got that was a big punt for me at the time, and when I got it, instantly I knew a lot of my other watches were diminished. Its sad really but thats just progression.

redlead · 04-05-2021 11:00am

Fitz II wrote: »

There was one particular watch I got that was a big punt for me at the time, and when I got it, instantly I knew a lot of my other watches were diminished. Its sad really but thats just progression.

Wow, the vostok has had a really big impact on you Fitz

banie01 · 04-05-2021 12:03pm

Fitz II wrote: »

There was one particular watch I got that was a big punt for me at the time, and when I got it, instantly I knew a lot of my other watches were diminished.

Unfortunately, yes.
Even winding or setting time on the others now, there is just a noticeable difference in the smoothness of the crown wind and the crispness of the crown positions.
The only one that comes close to being as smooth is my Pelagos.
The rest...
Are lessened by proximity to true craft.

redlead wrote: »

Wow, the vostok has had a really big impact on you Fitz

Well! I am fuming I was beaten to this particular punch! :pac:

Coneygree · 04-05-2021 12:08pm

Lads I've finally bit the bullet and bought a few budget watches from Aliexpress. Bought a Cadisen and a Phylida Aquaterra homage. I mention Aquaterra homage as the brand name alone might make some think I've purchased an STD.

Anyway, what's the story with customs and Ali?

Cyclingtourist · 04-05-2021 12:47pm

Coneygree wrote: »

Anyway, what's the story with customs and Ali?

Too late now to ask that question, you will find out when they arrive.

Thirdfox · 04-05-2021 1:22pm

Coneygree wrote: »

Lads I've finally bit the bullet and bought a few budget watches from Aliexpress. Bought a Cadisen and a Phylida Aquaterra homage. I mention Aquaterra homage as the brand name alone might make some think I've purchased an STD.

Anyway, what's the story with customs and Ali?

https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/buying-goods-from-outside-the-eu.aspx

Here you go - note the change in VAT treatment post 1 July 2021 - which depending on when the goods from Aliexpress arrive, may or may not affect you.

Coneygree · 04-05-2021 1:25pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Too late now to ask that question, you will find out when they arrive.

I'm more so talking about how people's experience here on whether they've been caught having to pay it. Often it can be almost a lottery whether you have to pay customs or whether you get away with it.

Cyclingtourist · 04-05-2021 1:38pm

Coneygree wrote: »

I'm more so talking about how people's experience here on whether they've been caught having to pay it. Often it can be almost a lottery whether you have to pay customs or whether you get away with it.

It is a lottery but based on experience going for standard delivery rather than express increases your chance of winning.

Thirdfox · 04-05-2021 1:39pm

Considering Revenue's changed stance from 1 July onwards past experience may be inapplicable going forward - it may make buying things from outside the EU rather inefficient - especially if a customs fee needs to be added on top of the (what could be relatively small) VAT/duty fee.

As for paying import VAT/duty - one should always factor that in the price of an non-EU item and if it's not charged - you could consider it an additional discount - but by default charging it means that you can fairly compare prices between EU stores and non-EU ones.

darragh o meara · 07-05-2021 11:47am

Anyone know this watch or know why it has a white box instead of a red one like we usually see?

https://www.adverts.ie/23631855

Also, ball park figure in getting a genuine steel bracelet for it, preferably used as I can only imagine what one would cost new from AD if one could even be got.

Creamy Goodness · 07-05-2021 12:00pm

darragh o meara wrote: »

Anyone know this watch or know why it has a white box instead of a red one like we usually see?

https://www.adverts.ie/23631855

Also, ball park figure in getting a genuine steel bracelet for it, preferably used as I can only imagine what one would cost new from AD if one could even be got.

Omega use white boxes for watches that are tied to Olympic Games. Generally there's several new Omega watches released to tie-in with the games.

893bet · 07-05-2021 12:29pm

It’s looks to me like an incorrect box. It’s doesn’t seem to be a limited edition of any sort.

Ask for the reference number.

Strap seems unworn which is strange unless he put a brand new one on for sale.

Creamy Goodness · 07-05-2021 12:36pm

893bet wrote: »

It’s looks to me like an incorrect box. It’s doesn’t seem to be a limited edition of any sort.

Ask for the reference number.

Strap seems unworn which is strange unless he put a brand new one on for sale.

That's true, usually there's something on the caseback I didn't look at all the photos

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Yep best bet here is to get the ref number and cross check. I'd find it odd the jeweller would give out a mismatched watch & box combo.

Time · 07-05-2021 12:44pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Omega use white boxes for watches that are tied to Olympic Games. Generally there's several new Omega watches released to tie-in with the games.

That particular box was used for a speedmaster olympic edition iirc. Either way its definitely not from that watch.

Lorddrakul · 07-05-2021 12:51pm

21 large for a white dial steel Daytona.

ODBhOTYzOTRhNDhlMDEzMzExYmM4NWE5YTM1OGI1ZjgdPT1NCVNf9A5QFqHAbwI2aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNzk2MjY3NjV8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

Not sure I'd be comfortable putting the serial number up there.

darragh o meara · 07-05-2021 12:51pm

Time wrote: »

That particular box was used for a speedmaster olympic edition iirc. Either way its definitely not from that watch.

Ok thanks for the replies. Will ask the seller about it and see what he has to say.

Fitz II · 07-05-2021 1:34pm

Lorddrakul wrote: »

21 large for a white dial steel Daytona.

Not sure I'd be comfortable putting the serial number up there.

Box is a funny colour, donedeal user, changed bezel, terrible photos, car dealer in the north...you would want balls of steel for that one. Its 2k cheaper on adverts also

darragh o meara · 07-05-2021 1:40pm

Time wrote: »

That particular box was used for a speedmaster olympic edition iirc. Either way its definitely not from that watch.

Seller tells me the box may not be the right one but is what the jewellers gave him, has cards etc which are for this.

Would this affect value drastically? In the sense of wrong box?

Time · 07-05-2021 3:14pm

darragh o meara wrote: »

Seller tells me the box may not be the right one but is what the jewellers gave him, has cards etc which are for this.

Would this affect value drastically? In the sense of wrong box?

No, i mean it can’t be considered a “full set” and I’m skeptical of that story tbh. But it might be worth 2-300 less because of the box being incorrect at a push is guess.

Blanchy90 · 07-05-2021 3:19pm

Hey guys I decided to set up a YouTube channel.

MY first video went live yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko_VAh-K3as

I'd appreciate any feedback and if you like it subscribe for more videos

I have some reviews planned for the near future.

banie01 · 07-05-2021 3:38pm

Blanchy90 wrote: »

I'd appreciate any feedback and if you like it subscribe for more videos
I have some reviews planned for the near future.

Your knife use makes me nervous :P
I worry for your desk, for the love of God get a cutting mat.

Not a fan of the watch, but!
The video gives a nice intro to that blind sub and it does appear to be a nice piece, just not to my taste.

Perhaps if I had a criticism?
It would be the poor framing/focus of the included material.
It would be more useful to the review to give a better view of those and perhaps a comment on the quality of those re: paper and print.

I think the included materials with a sub service can often be just as interesting as the watches(but perhaps I'm just a weirdo!).

Also, cannot believe you missed the perfect segue to Fr Ted/Priest watch joke

Seriously tho, clicked like and subscribe and will follow along with interest to see how your channel develops.

Blanchy90 · 07-05-2021 4:01pm

Thanks banie, did you notice I completely missed the envelope on my first attempt to cut it? :pac:

Thanks for the feedback, I'll definitely work on the framing in future videos. My current set up is a bit *ahem* creative... my phone was masking taped to the wall to get the angle.

I hadn't thought to review the included cards, I will do a proper review of the watch in a future video so I'll make sure to include them in that.

I actually find the watch extremely difficult to read so I think it'll be on the chopping block soon enough. The caseback is a work of art so its a shame I won't be keeping it.

Time · 07-05-2021 4:01pm

Blanchy90 wrote: »

Hey guys I decided to set up a YouTube channel.

MY first video went live yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko_VAh-K3as

I'd appreciate any feedback and if you like it subscribe for more videos
I have some reviews planned for the near future.

Good first effort. Personally i think the camera angle needs a bit of work. It was hard to see everything, and maybe keep the desk a bit clearer. But you’ve a great voice, it was to the point and gave a good overview. I’ve subscribed anyway so looking forward to seeing some more from you

banie01 · 07-05-2021 4:03pm

Blanchy90 wrote: »

Thanks banie, did you notice I completely missed the envelope on my first attempt to cut it? :pac:

I did

Being from Limerick, expert knife use is very much on my radar :P :pac:

I look forward to next video.

Fitz II · 07-05-2021 4:05pm

Blanchy90 wrote: »

Hey guys I decided to set up a YouTube channel.

MY first video went live yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko_VAh-K3as

I'd appreciate any feedback and if you like it subscribe for more videos
I have some reviews planned for the near future.

Hey, a youtube buddy, nice one. Its harder than it looks I find shoot a vid.

Watch is ghastly, but the vid is good. How much is the subscription to that service?

Blanchy90 · 07-05-2021 6:41pm

Thanks for all the feedback I'll work on improving for future videos. The desk I'm on is tiny so I probably need to move somewhere else to record.

I'll get a light and phone mount for future videos

Blanchy90 · 07-05-2021 6:52pm

Fitz II wrote: »

Hey, a youtube buddy, nice one. Its harder than it looks I find shoot a vid.

Watch is ghastly, but the vid is good. How much is the subscription to that service?

It definitely is, I've done some videos in work so I'm not starting from scratch but it's a challenge without equipment.

Cheers that was the silver tier for £199, they have bronze for £99 and gold for £299 too.

I got a Mitchell Raider in February on a gold sub and I'm delighted with it

banie01 · 10-05-2021 6:27pm

The new Sinn catalogue is out.
Have ordered it and really can't wait to pay a visit to Frankfurt at some point.

https://www.sinn.de/en/Catalogue.htm

Blanchy90 · 10-05-2021 6:59pm

banie01 wrote: »

The new Sinn catalogue is out.
Have ordered it and really can't wait to pay a visit to Frankfurt at some point.

https://www.sinn.de/en/Catalogue.htm

I was just thinking earlier that I should get some catalogues haha cheers

Wibbs · 10-05-2021 8:04pm

Sinn would be about my fave brand of today.

banie01 · 11-05-2021 8:07am

Wibbs wrote: »

Sinn would be about my fave brand of today.

Mine too, at the moment I am seriously considering either a 6099, a 144 or a 140/142.
The 6099 is at the front of my "maybe" queue at moment.

I also have to get my house insurance sorted and my watches added to the policy as separate items with valuations.
Something to keep me busy sorting valuations I suppose

I had a delivery yesterday of a couple of straps for my IWC, gifted by a generous member of this parish.
They wouldn't take payment, but to be sure it was at least paid forward! I donated to my local hospice here in Limerick.

I've said it before, and no doubt I will say it again many time.
This really is the nicest corner of Boards.

Kintarō Hattori · 13-05-2021 12:44pm

I haven't been here in a week or two, did Fitz get his Vostok yet?

david · 13-05-2021 12:54pm

Yeah he’s now contemplating his life choices and selling off some Rolex

Fitz II · 13-05-2021 1:59pm

david wrote: »

Yeah he’s now contemplating his life choices and selling off some Rolex

Got a vostock scubadude. Its alright. I always hate this "for the money" thing....its like saying Fitz is a nice guy for a Dubliner, its damning with faint praise.

The vostock is rough, the design is weird and not particularly aesthetic to my eye. The way the movement works is strange, the bezel is pointless and it keeps terrible time (and I dont even really care about hyper accurate timekeeping). I think vostocks are supposed to the "charming" but I have no great affinity with soviet era Russia and dont know its a period worth being nostalgic about, or giving up precious wrist time for.

A simi interesting curio is all it is really is. As a watch is not up to much and there are far better time keeping devices, and better looking ones at same price point. Ordered a casio duro to check that out, I think that may be the winner in the "for the money" segment, but an interesting segment where people put all sorts of arbitrary nonsensical priorities and limits in place that really are just excuses to buy one more watch. (I now have 4 "affordable" watches so I can see how this escalates quickly)

Anyway, I dont have a huge amount against the vostok, but I dont have much to say for it either. It provokes utter indifference in me and maybe that is the worst thing any watch can do?. Will do a full review at some point, but working on Unkles Deep See next, now thats an interesting watch and something totally out of the ordinary.

eljono · 13-05-2021 5:06pm

Bought a NATO type strap for the 300M just to mix it up a bit. It was a cheap one from Amazon and the quality is only ok, but quite like the look of it and it wears well.

One More Toy · 13-05-2021 5:09pm

I've got omega envy! Looks beautiful

Fitz II · 13-05-2021 5:13pm

SMP 300 is a fantastic watch, I love the no wave dial, the gloss on it is beautiful.

Cyrus · 13-05-2021 5:32pm

Fitz II wrote: »

SMP 300 is a fantastic watch, I love the no wave dial, the gloss on it is beautiful.

i agree, thats one of the nicer variants i have to say, lovely watch.

Fitz II · 13-05-2021 5:35pm

I sold one a couple of years ago on adverts and let it go for 2k....what was I thinking? Was the brother of a very good friend and felt I needed to give him the deal he was after....to get such a watch for 2k was a gift.

eljono · 13-05-2021 7:11pm

I actually ended up buying it after I missed out on your 42mm SMP last year Fitz. After that I tried one on in Keane's and just felt it was a little too big and blingy for me, that's how I ended up going for the 41mm with the flat dial.

I got a micro-adjust clasp from a Planet Ocean a few months back, really useful upgrade, I use the adjustment quite a bit.

Fitz II · 13-05-2021 7:26pm

eljono wrote: »

I actually ended up buying it after I missed out on your 42mm SMP last year Fitz. After that I tried one on in Keane's and just felt it was a little too big and blingy for me, that's how I ended up going for the 41mm with the flat dial.

I got a micro-adjust clasp from a Planet Ocean a few months back, really useful upgrade, I use the adjustment quite a bit.

I have had and sold 4 of them now....every time I handle one I think they are great watches, cant tell you why they dont stick. The flat dial was my favourite.

James Bond Junior · 13-05-2021 8:42pm

I'm spending a bonus I haven't gotten yet, but it's in my mind all the same. Had planned on a datejust but I've gone off them majorly. In fact gone off Rolex tbh. I don't like the idea of something vulgar and ostentatious for the sake of showing off. I'd like to be slightly different from the pack somewhat, subtle in effect. Playing around on Chrono24, a JLC Polaris with a brown leather strap has caught my eye, not sure of my budget yet but idea of someone who doesn't know what it is takes no notice, but someone who knows, just knows.

Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

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