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I almost bought a Hamilton, but went with the Laco because of the older looking style (Now I just gotta get a bomber jacket and goggles). I still really like those Hamiltons though.

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ETA stopped supplying unfinished movements to non-Swatch Group companies, they still sell completed movements. "3rd party" companies like Steinhart still buy and use them, it just means more work if they want to put out special editions with highly decorated and/or unique metal finishes in the movements as the movement has to be disassembled and refinished.

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The wife & I agreed not to spend anything this Valentines day. Obviously she lied to me. Pics to follow....

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Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/p...psebbc38d6.jpg
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps244ea514.jpg
God I love my wife :D

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Down to the classic. Seiko SKX007.

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laco arrived yesterday, I love it.
Also my Maxmadco SS bolt action pen!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8...300be940_c.jpg

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Love that watch! Are you going to buy a bracelet for it too? How's the tire pressure gauge working? Can you show a few pictures of the gauge?

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I'll snap a couple pics of the gauge when I get home later today. Havent tried out the gauge to see functionality or accuracy, but I remember seeing readings are only in bar.

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oooooh fancy people out on the asylum :r :r

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Chopard is a great house for both jewelry and watches. The Mille has been a good success for them.

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There fixed it for ya. :r

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as requested:
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0b36c11c.jpg
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I have one, its a little small for me but it runs great, and I love the clear case back. If you are interested, I'll make you a good deal on it as I rarely wear it anymore.

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My wife surprised me with an early birthday present:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...ps5bd3bf15.jpg

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Nice! Glad you got the one you wanted!

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Watch and smoke from last night.

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Bad news today, I sent my Tag Heuer F1 Chrono in for a battery change, turns out the movement needs to be replaced. They want more than I paid for the watch, so I'm just having them send it back and I'll try to get a second opinion.

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Damn Brian. That sux bro. :sad

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Ouch. What's are issues with it?

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Oil dried up and seized the movement I think, probably due to the case not being properly sealed after the last battery change (done at the same place) but I'm sure there's no way I can prove it to where they'll make it right.

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Dried up oils does not mean a ruined movement unless sprockets have chewed teeth or something like that. They'd have to most likely disassemble the movement, parts wash it and reassemble.

If you don't mind me asking, how much is the watch worth in LNIB condition? How much was their quote? Was it Tag or an indy watch repair that gave you the quote?

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I own two Reactors (great quality dive watches) and 1 Skagen (dress watch)

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The lady on the phone wasn't exactly sure and I was in shock at $695 for the repair. I think the watch MSRP'd somewhere near $1100 but I bought it at a authorized retailers liquidation at a deep discount. I took it to another authorized retailer who sent it out for the service, so I'm not sure if it went to Tag or not.

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For a quartz service, that sound really steep. I'd write to Tag corporate and tell them the whole story. Their authorized service did not service the watch correctly and because of their failure, your watch is in this state.

What do you want do of this? Would you spring for another watch at a big discount, or just want this one fixed? Do you have receipts for the battery change?

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I'll send them a letter and see if it gets me anywhere. I probably have the receipts stored somewhere, honestly I just want my watch fixed, but if that's not possible I'd probably spring for a replacement if the price was right. I'm going to try another authorized retailer/repair outfit too, they did a great job on my wife's Rolex after she dropped it, and charged a very fair price.

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Last resort is to see what kind of "trade in value" you watch as is has on another watch. Hardly ideal, but have to consider all avenues available to you.

I have a Technomarine that is not working; ETA quartz. Brought it Switzerland and had a master horologist work on it. As soon as I got back, broke again... Frustrating because an nickel more in expense and it's not worth it to me.

Ready to just save the croc strap and throw at the rest.

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I'm hoping it doesn't come to that, but if it does, might be a good opportunity to get the His version of the wife's Rolex :D

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:D Yachtmaster II or Daytona?

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I'm dropping some serious hints that I want the "his" version of my wife's Seamaster!

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Datejust :D

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changed bands

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I don't know the first thing about watches, but I love that!

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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps227c2828.jpg

Suunto Core
$285
Amazing.

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I like the display on Suunto Core, pretty cool. Is it a sapphire crystal?

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Looks like the Suunto Cores are available on Ebay for $219.00
Manufacturer website say it is Mineral Crystal

What I am trying to figure out is the size, it looks HUGE!

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Anything you want me to take a comparison picture with? It's smaller than my Invicta for sure.

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Hey guys, my wife just surprised me with this:

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps24f94f5d.jpg

To be honest it wasn't my first chose but after wearing it for a few moments I started really liking it. I normally do go for the complications, but in person they don't distract from the watch at all, very tasteful.

Another:

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/p...pse01bcba0.jpg

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Good Looking Watch Rob... :tu shes a keeper (the watch, and your wife) :lr

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Thanks Rob!

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Nice hit .. watch hit that is! My dad is 87 and has had the same Seiko dive watch (if you could call it when he got it) since the late 60s.

Edit: I know that isn't a dive watch, btw. ;)

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Very classy looking!:tu

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Not really, I have another watch on my want list.
http://www.motorcitywatchworks.com/i...-pvd-large.jpg
My Laco is 42mm and with my little wrists I wouldn't want to go much larger than that.

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What's the story with that watch? Is it an auto or quartz? Has classic styling and not too big. Nice.

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It's from the Seiko "Premier" line, they are kinetic direct drive watches. Meaning they use a combination of quartz and automatic movements. The complication on the left is the power reserve, and I can definatly feel the winder moving when I move the watch, even more so than my Breitling SO, so it is driven from movement, but power from the movement is feed into a quart movement. The second hand 'ticks' like a quartz, it doesn't sweep like a good auto. I am rambling a bit due to not yet knowing a lot about this movement. It has an incredibly high quality leather band and clasp. The only other watch I have with a leather band is a Lum-Tec and I switch bands regularly, and this one feels better. It also has a Sapphire crystal, which is a must for me.

Here is the link to Seiko's site
http://www.seikowatches.com/products.../srx007p1.html
So far I like it even thought it is a lot dressy-er than any other watch I own, which I think was my wife's intention...

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Looks like a deployment clasp, is that so?

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Yes, it has a deployment clasp.

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No worries man

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Stopped at the jeweler Monday to pick up my Tag, told them how upset I was and that I'd be taking my business elsewhere. They made a couple calls and were able to track down the last service on it they had done. After talking it over, they are going to send it directly to Tag, and are going to eat some of the repair costs. The movement wasn't completely seized as I was able to move the hands using the crown, but I couldn't check the chronos since the battery was still dead. Hoping for a much better estimate this time around...

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Good for you MurhpysLaw!