Watches - another OCD problem
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@DeeDee85 I also have the SLA017 and when the SJE093 I just had to have it. It is much closer to the original in all dimensions and as a bonus the 017 bracelet fits. In the pile pic you have, from the bottom; SLA037, SLA017, 6217, SJE093
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@Molle thank you so much for your detailed response, I think I perhaps need to track one down.. I stupidly missed the boat when it was released
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@Anesthetist what a lovely classic watch.
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Can I ask you watch guys for some advice? I bought a handwound watch with an ETA 6498 movement about eight years ago - cost me about ยฃ700. The manufacturer recommends a service every 5 years, and I was meaning to get this done. I havenโt worn it much recently but have wound it fairly regularly. Itโs just stopped working (winder turns but nothing happens - seen thru glass back). A reputable local repairer has looked at it in person and quoted ยฃ200 for a full service.
Iโm unsure whether to cut my losses and eBay it as in need of repair, or shell out the ยฃ200. Iโd be reluctant to invest ยฃ200 every five years, but is this to be expected with this type of watch?
Many thanks - Bill
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Worldโs first commercially available quartz watch was the 35A Astron from Seiko. You could buy it from December 1969 at the cost of a Toyota Corolla. 18K gold case.
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@Bill-C The first question is what brand is it?
The answer to your question is yes regular maintenance is expected and is part of the cost of owning a mechanical watch. ETA movements are quite common and much cheaper to service than some of the in house movements of other brands. Some repairs cost as much as lesser known watch brands newโฆ
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Thanks @goosehd - thatโs really helpful advice - itโs an Archimede Deckwatch btw - Bill
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@Bill-C So then the issue becomes how much do you enjoy the watch and want to keep it?
The used prices on eBay will help you make a decision if the ยฃ200 is worth putting into the watch and fixing it. If you donโt like the watch and the price of a used watch is close to that amount, the decision is easy.
Youโll take a pretty big hit if you want to sell the watch (unfixed) on any market and if you misrepresent it in a sale a big hit to your reputation.
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Hi @goosehd - I hardly wear it nowadays, so Iโm erring on the side of eBaying it with full disclosure about the need for repair/full service - appreciate your advice
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This years budget for things that I don't necessarily need has now officialy been spend.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m diver.
Ref.Nr.: 232.30.42.21.01.001
My 2nd Omega and my 2nd Bond watch.
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All the feels on that one.
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Wonderful
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Itโs got to feel so good to floor this humble seeming gent with that information.
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@Molle got any king seiko? Iโve got the itch for a first model J14102โฆ
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@68degreesorless only two at the moment (plus a few King Quartz from the 70s when the King Seiko name was not used).
A vintage 449990 from the early 60s and the SJE083 (re-issue from 2020).
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@Giles said in Watches - another OCD problem:
That one is so nice.
This one is related, but not the same type of emotions involved...
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