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OK and my second question, my caseback is engraved as the watch was given to me as an employment gift.. anyone have good success (what was cost?) of having that buffed out? I'd like to resell this watch, I never wear it.

-trp

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01-02-2011 , 02:46 PM

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amoeba

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Well, at least your date is changing. Often times, changing hte date between 9pm and 3am will cause the date to not change overnight at all. Pretty sure if you want it fixed, you're going to have to get it repaired by a watchsmith. Not going to be fixed by tinkering.

As to the caseback question, it might be cheaper to just replace the caseback.

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01-02-2011 , 07:35 PM

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01-02-2011 , 10:11 PM

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SMUTTTT

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Hm i like that one i think

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01-02-2011 , 10:56 PM

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LVGambler

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it's very.. sobering

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01-03-2011 , 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LVGambler

it's very.. sobering

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01-03-2011 , 01:08 PM

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amoeba

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Mont Blanc is taking their watch business seriously

http://www.ablogtoread.com/montblanc...-watch-review/

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01-03-2011 , 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by donny0

Just got my grandfathers old watch when I went home for christmas. It was a wedding gift, which would put it around 1940 +- 4 years. Anyone know what type this is, if it's worth getting fixed?

turns out it's an elgin de luxe, most likely worth < $100. I'll take it to the local watch shop to see what it'll take to fix it, otherwise it's just a nice memento.

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01-03-2011 , 03:31 PM

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Its likely going to be more than $100 to repair it.

Just replacing the crystal alone will run you like $40 if you replace it with mineral and $90 if you go with sapphire and most watchsmiths don't service movements for less than $100.

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01-03-2011 , 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Everlastrr

Don't be surprised if you see me posting this pic (it's awesome)

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01-05-2011 , 10:02 PM

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Does anyone have any knowledge of Omega warranties? I've had a Seamaster Automatic for 18months from new and its now stopped and no matter how much winding or shaking etc I do I can't get it going again.

I cant really afford the $300 service if I don't have to so should I contact Omega directly? It seems way too soon to be just servicing, average is 4-5 years? So could it be a fault of some sort? I think the warranty is either 2 or 3 years so I'll be inside it either way.

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01-06-2011 , 09:55 AM

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So what's your question?

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01-06-2011 , 10:04 AM

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JessterCPA

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Originally Posted by Penologified

I think you should contact the A/D you bought it at first. They should be your first line of customer service. If they cannot help, then go to Omega directly.

Per http://www.omegawatches.com/download...Manual_V12.pdf

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OMEGA International Warranty
1 Introduction
(Valid for U.S.A. only)
Your OMEGA® watch is warranted by OMEGA SA* FOR A
PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS, THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS
FOR WATCHES WITH A CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT, FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE under the terms and conditions of this warranty. The
international OMEGA warranty covers material and manufacturing
defects existing at the time of delivery of the purchased OMEGA
watch (“defects”). The warranty only comes into force if the
warranty certificate is dated, fully and correctly completed and
stamped by an official OMEGA** dealer (“valid warranty
certificate”).
During the warranty period and by presenting the valid warranty
certificate, you will have the right to have any defect repaired free
of charge. In the event that repairs are unable to restore the normal
conditions of use of your OMEGA watch, OMEGA SA guarantees
its replacement by an OMEGA watch of identical or similar characteristics.
The warranty for the replacement watch ends twentyfour
(24) months, thirty-six (36) months for watches with a co-axial
escapement, after the date of purchase of the replaced watch.
This manufacturer’s warranty does not cover:
– the life of the battery.
– normal wear and tear and ageing (for example scratched crystal;
alteration of the colour and/or material of non metallic straps and
chains, such as leather, textile, rubber).
– any damage on any part of the watch resulting from abnormal/
abusive use, lack of care, negligence, accidents (knocks, dents,
crushing, broken crystal, etc.), incorrect use of the watch and nonobservance
of the operating instructions provided by OMEGA SA.
– the OMEGA watch handled by non-authorized persons (for example
for battery replacement, service or repair) or which has been
altered in its original condition beyond OMEGA SA’s control.

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01-06-2011 , 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CubKiller

Hi I'm pretty clueless about watches, but I'm interested in buying one. I was looking for some recommendations.
I want to spend no more than 2.5k. I'd like if the watch had a metal band and black face (open to suggestions of other watches). One watch that I really liked was the Tag Heuer link calibre s.

I ended up buying the Tag link Calibre 6.

What do you guys think?

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01-06-2011 , 03:14 PM

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good looking sports watch that can be worn in a more formal setting with a cool looking bracelet. Congrats.

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01-06-2011 , 06:33 PM

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On my quarterly Ball kick, like these.., 40mm

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01-06-2011 , 06:35 PM

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I really used to dig the ball aesthetic but lately it just really looks awkward to me.

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01-06-2011 , 06:48 PM

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I'm a sucker for second hands with elaborate back ends on them, I hate the lume tube though.

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01-06-2011 , 08:52 PM

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I think the tritium is one of the big selling points of Ball. If I hated the look of tritium, I probably wouldn't get a Ball since its cheap to relume a watch but not so cheap to replace broken tritium.

Speaking of second hands with something on the back end, I am pretty enamored with the Christopher Ward Trident considering its price

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01-06-2011 , 09:21 PM

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Haha Aquamans weekend watch.

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01-06-2011 , 09:46 PM

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JessterCPA

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Originally Posted by pvn

I really used to dig the ball aesthetic but lately it just really looks awkward to me.

I like how they look off the wrist.

On the wrist...not so much.

Not sure why. Every one I have tried on I take off almost instantly.

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01-07-2011 , 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Speaking of second hands with something on the back end, I am pretty enamored with the Christopher Ward Trident considering its price

I like this a lot.

540$ on a ss bracelet is a very good deal imo

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01-07-2011 , 03:30 PM

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http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all.html

I don't see the orange one.

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01-07-2011 , 05:48 PM

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trplthrt

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

I just pulled out a watch I have not worn in a long time, my Baume & Mercier Classima Executive 8732... noticed when trying to get it up and running that the date is changing at 4am rather than 12am, I am assuming because at some point I must have changed the date between the dubious 9pm-3am no change zone (how annoying is this that this is an issue in high end movements still??).

In any event, is this fixable by tinkering around with changing the date between some time gap or anything, or am I now facing a multi hundred dollar repair at the AD to have this nuisance fixed?

Thanks in advance for the replies...

-trp

If anyone cares, a watchmaker said this would cost 50-60 bucks to fix as long as no parts are broken. If any of you are in the same boat and don't want to pay the high cost of servicing at the manufacturer.