Poor man's watch thread

[am55]

I always take a good shower after a fine black tie evening. I find the patina on the shoes accumulates faster with frequent exposure to soap and shampoo, but not sure of their depth rating.

 

[Riva]

I have taken my Orient Bambino on a cliff jump and it came out fine. Then there's a guy who dived using a $20k 10atm watch and the movt was soaked through.

 

[RogerP]

I always take a good shower after a fine black tie evening. I find the patina on the shoes accumulates faster with frequent exposure to soap and shampoo, but not sure of their depth rating.

Probably get a really good patina on the leather strap of a dress watch by showering with it regularly. Must give that a try!

 

[suitforcourt]

Hello gents, I own 6 Seiko automatics, and 1 Kinetic.

I have never serviced any of them. How often should I have an horological service a watch?

 

[Jazzmenco]

Very fond of my Deep Blue. I don't think this one would have a problem going into the water even though I never wear a watch while swimming

 

[Riva]

Hello gents, I own 6 Seiko automatics, and 1 Kinetic.

I have never serviced any of them. How often should I have an horological service a watch?

Never. A waste of money. Wait until they have a problem to service. It may take up to 10 years based on my experience. If you take them mountain biking every weekend then 18 months.

 

[suitforcourt]

Never. A waste of money. Wait until they have a problem to service. It may take up to 10 years based on my experience. If you take them mountain biking every weekend then 18 months.

Awesome. A few of them are pushing 10 years. Will wait for an explosion.

 

[venessian]

Hello gents, I own 6 Seiko automatics, and 1 Kinetic.

I have never serviced any of them. How often should I have an horological service a watch?

On those? Never, unless they are really failing, which you will notice.

I had to fully service a Seiko automatic that was gaining time like crazy because of a broken spring or some-such. Repair + cleaning/oiling + new seals + setting cost was $250, from a shop that knows/likes me, so gave me a discount.

Now imagine that cost x 7.

Do it when you need it, not before.

 

[RogerP]

I didn't look this good when I was 42 years old.

 

[suitforcourt]

I didn't look this good when I was 42 years old.

Wow!

 

[Murlsquirl]

An eBay buyer sent me this as a gift/thank you. I kid you not...practically new and FREE. What an awesome dude.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Very nice - and very generous!

 

[suitforcourt]

An eBay buyer sent me this as a gift/thank you. I kid you not...practically new and FREE. What an awesome dude.

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I assume you set up his retirement with your history of purchases. What a nice gesture either way.

 

[Riva]

I didn't look this good when I was 42 years old.

Pristine

 

[Murlsquirl]

I assume you set up his retirement with your history of purchases. What a nice gesture either way.

I was the seller!