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A revival of the Watch thread
September 04, 2024, 06:32 PM
9mm_shooterA revival of the Watch thread
This one came running +16-18 seconds fast from factory. It has an 8L35 movement that is supposed to be an undecorated Grand Seiko movement. I didn't want to risk sending it to the Seiko service center in NJ, so I managed to regulate it myself.
September 05, 2024, 12:09 PM
SigSentryquote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
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Originally posted by SigSentry:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by vthoky:
To continue my cheap watch theme. I couldn't resist another Bulova since it was on sale. Definitely not a diver at 30m. More of a desk field watch.
Limited-time deal: Bulova Men's Military Heritage Hack Veteran's Watchmaking Initiative Watch in Stainless Steel with 3-Hand Automatic, Black NATO Leather Strap Style: 96A259
https://a.co/d/3yVmMUw
Have you seen the Bulova "Red Devil" diver? Damn! That's one beautiful watch and for $499.00?!?!
https://www.jomashop.com/bulov...ns-watch-96b350.html
Nice watch but 19mm is truly evil.

September 07, 2024, 02:19 PM
pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by SigSentry:
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Originally posted by pulicords:
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Originally posted by SigSentry:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by vthoky:
To continue my cheap watch theme. I couldn't resist another Bulova since it was on sale. Definitely not a diver at 30m. More of a desk field watch.
Limited-time deal: Bulova Men's Military Heritage Hack Veteran's Watchmaking Initiative Watch in Stainless Steel with 3-Hand Automatic, Black NATO Leather Strap Style: 96A259
https://a.co/d/3yVmMUw
Have you seen the Bulova "Red Devil" diver? Damn! That's one beautiful watch and for $499.00?!?!
https://www.jomashop.com/bulov...ns-watch-96b350.html
Nice watch but 19mm is truly evil.
I agree! WTF didn't they make it with a 22mm lug width or even 20mm?

"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
September 08, 2024, 08:03 AM
BeancookerDropped the Omega. The crown functions stopped working and the dial is cracked in many places.
Should be interesting to see what the repair bill is. They sent it in as warranty… not sure how that’ll work out.
The Longines had an issue with the crown not working very well. Been an issue since she bought it for me. It went back on warranty repair.
Down to only the IWC and the G Shock.
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
September 08, 2024, 08:17 AM
petrA friend of mine gifted this Hamilton to me.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kH87BBFtJZfvoCMK7September 08, 2024, 09:19 AM
petr
September 08, 2024, 11:02 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
Dropped the Omega. The crown functions stopped working and the dial is cracked in many places.
Should be interesting to see what the repair bill is. They sent it in as warranty… not sure how that’ll work out.
The Longines had an issue with the crown not working very well. Been an issue since she bought it for me. It went back on warranty repair.
Down to only the IWC and the G Shock.

Hope you get a favorable outcome
The Enemy's gate is down. September 08, 2024, 11:40 AM
stickman428quote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
Dropped the Omega. The crown functions stopped working and the dial is cracked in many places.
Should be interesting to see what the repair bill is. They sent it in as warranty… not sure how that’ll work out.
The Longines had an issue with the crown not working very well. Been an issue since she bought it for me. It went back on warranty repair.
Down to only the IWC and the G Shock.
I’m sorry to hear that man. Did you send it back to Omega? It must have been a hell of a drop. I dropped a NH35 powered Invicta diver from about 4 feet onto concrete. It dented the case but the watch was otherwise fine and still kept good time!
More recently I was showing my uncle my yellow dial Breitling Avenger and the chucklehead accidentally dropped the watch onto the carpeted floor of my basement. The Breitling didn’t even seem phased by the drop and still keeps great time.
I hope you get your Omega back good as new and without a hefty repair bill!
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September 08, 2024, 12:38 PM
BeancookerYeah, it was a nasty drop. I was about to slide it on my wrist and I started to drop it. Reached to catch it and batted it into the air. Fell directly in the crystal, perfectly flat onto the tile floor on the kitchen.
The sound was sooooo loud. I knew it was fucked.
Yeah, I dropped it off at the Omega store. I pray for a good outcome.
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
September 08, 2024, 02:34 PM
vthokyNice Hamilton, petr!
God bless America. September 08, 2024, 04:45 PM
stickman428That is a cool looking Hamilton!! Congrats! Hamilton is one of my FAVORITE watch brands.

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September 08, 2024, 07:23 PM
petrThanks Dan for posting the picture. It is a khaki mechanical with a leather strap. I am looking into changing the strap for a longer length. For some reason, this strap is short and with the dual "hold down" rings, it is cumbersome to put on and take off.
I love the simplicity and sleekness of a field watch versus a diver, though there are some nice looking divers out there.
September 09, 2024, 07:45 AM
stickman428Doxa made a lefty sub!
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September 09, 2024, 10:58 AM
CPD SIGquote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
Dropped the Omega. The crown functions stopped working and the dial is cracked in many places.
Should be interesting to see what the repair bill is. They sent it in as warranty… not sure how that’ll work out.
The Longines had an issue with the crown not working very well. Been an issue since she bought it for me. It went back on warranty repair.
Down to only the IWC and the G Shock.
OUCH! That's gotta hurt!
Sometimes it's not the distance of the fall, it's that it landed just right (or wrong) to jar something loose, break something.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the warranty covers it!
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September 09, 2024, 10:59 AM
CPD SIGquote:
Originally posted by petr:
A friend of mine gifted this Hamilton to me.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kH87BBFtJZfvoCMK7
Great field watch!
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"When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!"
“What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy
September 09, 2024, 03:53 PM
h2oysQuestion as to accuracy for my Helm Komodo I purchased new in Nov/Dec 2022.
It is running slow by 12 minutes per month.
Would you consider this normal/acceptable or not?
Note I don't want to bother Matt if you think it is normal.
September 09, 2024, 05:13 PM
stickman428How many minutes are in a month?

My two most recent acquisitions from Helm have kept time on par with Hamilton and Tissot divers that cost twice as much.
Yes they have varied a bit and one is better than the other but I have yet to encounter a “bad” Helm as far as time keeping. I consider +/- 8-10 seconds a day to be bad time keeping due to my OCD.

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September 10, 2024, 12:11 AM
BrianOquote:
Originally posted by h2oys: It is running slow by 12 minutes per month. Would you consider this normal/acceptable or not?
That's about 24 seconds per day, and no, I wouldn't find that acceptable. For a chronometer, I'd need +6/-4 seconds per day, and for a standard watch +10/-8 SPD.
September 10, 2024, 08:08 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Doxa made a lefty sub!
Being a lefty, I like that a lot!
The Enemy's gate is down. September 10, 2024, 10:56 AM
h2oysThanks Stick & Brian.
I will reach out to Matt at Helm.