A revival of the Watch thread

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March 25, 2015, 08:04 PM

r0gue

A revival of the Watch thread

Just what I've read - but from reputable sources -- Modern lubricants don't get thick by sitting (though age has some effect). More the issue is microscopic particles from wear over time accelerating wear. Also I'm of the understanding that modern lubricants don't migrate.

If I had a Rolex that I cared about that hadn't been serviced in a decade, I'd let her run down, and wear something else until I could get a service on it. I know a guy that'll service Rolex (he has a parts account) for $200. That said... I'd use the RSC. or.... RGM.

March 25, 2015, 08:38 PM

newtoSig765

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
RSC. or.... RGM.

?

Rolex Service Center, OK, what's RGM?

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March 25, 2015, 09:37 PM

BrianO

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue: Also I'm of the understanding that modern lubricants don't migrate.

They can, although not as badly as old lubricants. In fact, there's a process for coating certain high-speed parts after cleaning but before applying the lubricant to reduce migration.

March 26, 2015, 05:27 AM

r0gue

quote:
Originally posted by newtoSig765:
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
RSC. or.... RGM.

?
Rolex Service Center, OK, what's RGM?

http://www.rgmwatches.com/repair_restoration.php

March 26, 2015, 09:32 AM

JR78

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March 26, 2015, 07:26 PM

r0gue

Nice hard working trio!

March 26, 2015, 07:43 PM

newtoSig765

rOgue - thanks!

March 31, 2015, 08:46 PM

Snailfan

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Bravo Maratac! Splendid look and the watch is a great looker for a great price point. But RATS on the 46.2mm case. Waaaaay too big for me. The curse of being a smaller chap. I'm jealous. I love it.

r0gue,

I thought about when I saw this today. http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

March 31, 2015, 09:22 PM

Rorke's Drift

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April 01, 2015, 06:17 PM

r0gue

quote:
Originally posted by Snailfan:
r0gue,
I thought about when I saw this today. http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

Ordered!

April 01, 2015, 06:30 PM

Jeff Yarchin

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by Snailfan:
r0gue,
I thought about when I saw this today. http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

Ordered!

Beautiful watch at a good price!

April 01, 2015, 07:21 PM

r0gue

quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Snailfan:

http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

Beautiful watch at a good price!

Agreed! I've started to migrate my tastes to very VERY legible dial. I'm tired of searching for the hands in clutter. This looks great. Hope it wears well. I figure if it doesn't work out for me, I can move it on SC quick enough and pass along some joy.

April 02, 2015, 01:06 AM

Snailfan

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Yarchin:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Snailfan:

http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

Beautiful watch at a good price!

Agreed! I've started to migrate my tastes to very VERY legible dial. I'm tired of searching for the hands in clutter. This looks great. Hope it wears well. I figure if it doesn't work out for me, I can move it on SC quick enough and pass along some joy.

Boom. Just like that. Let me know what you think once it arrives. I like the hacking movement and the second hand more than that on the SR-1.

April 02, 2015, 01:34 AM

BrianO

quote:
Originally posted by Snailfan:...I saw this today. http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

But...but...

It's marketed as a DIVER'S watch; why are they showing it with an aeronautical Sectional Chart?

April 02, 2015, 05:36 AM

r0gue

quote:
Originally posted by BrianO:
quote:
Originally posted by Snailfan:...I saw this today. http://countycomm.com/sr3mid.html

But...but...

It's marketed as a DIVER'S watch; why are they showing it with an aeronautical Sectional Chart?

'Cause it looks cool!

Same reason they are making all that crap on that site looks all BDU tough. But what the heck eh? A legible dial, reasonable sized hacking watch with an orange sec hand, that has curled lugs which I'm guessing will look good on a NATO strap. Seems a fun watch for the summer. Cheaper than a box of .22lr!

April 02, 2015, 07:10 AM

rduckwor

Wow! 46.2-> 40 MM is mid ? Seems like quite a jump.

42MM would have been nice.

Anyway, congrats guys.

Wear it in good health.

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April 02, 2015, 04:22 PM

r0gue

40mm is my max. I'm looking forward to it.

April 02, 2015, 09:47 PM

BrianO

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue: ...Seems a fun watch for the summer. Cheaper than a box of .22lr!

Probably easier to find, too.

April 03, 2015, 09:32 AM

modestglock26

Started a watch thread on here way back. Now this one is going to severely damage my bank account. In the market for something new to mix things up and I really should've avoided this thread...