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captkirk said:

Just picked up this 60s era Omega


that's pretty wacky. i like it.
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Any common reason why my Tag Link would be losing time (2-5 minutes each day)?

DVC2010
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How old is it?
Teddy Perkins
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Got it in 2006.
DVC2010
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That's a pretty long time. It's probably due for routine service.
schmendeler
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there's probably a cotton ball of dust inside it.
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Either time for a service or it could have become magnetized.
Teddy Perkins
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Had no idea that was even a thing! Thanks for responses. Time for a trip to Mr. K.
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Oh yeah. If you've been around a strong magnetic field or set your watch on one, it could become magnetized, which would cause it to run fast or slow.
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I have a Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograph. Only two places in town that can service it at $650. I'll be selling it if anyone is interested after the maintenance is performed. The watch retails for about $3500. I have the original box and paperwork. Looking for $1800.
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After about 3 months, I finally got old circa 1963 automatic back from Mr. K. Went from $250 quote for guy in Copperfield, $125 from Memorial Watch Repair, then $60 and Mr. K. Couple times I went by to check on progress he couldn't find it.

Kinda crazy but guess it was worth it. Glad I wasn't taking pills based on that watch's time,...

schmendeler
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Mr. K was $60?
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yeah, don't go to Mr. K if you're in a hurry. I've had a couple frustrating trips back there myself. He needs an assistant but I can't imagine working for that guy.
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Yes. I endured the time frame as I carry an iPhone.
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FYI- Christopher Ward is having a summer sale this week. I just bought on automatic C8 Flyer for 50% off.
"I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be."
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Finn Maccumhail
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Bumping this thread for a question...

...anybody have any thoughts or experience with a website selling both new and certified pre-owned watches called Crown & Caliber? I keep getting ads from them and they have what look to be some solid deals but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger without seeing & holding the watches myself.

Crown & Caliber website
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https://www.yelp.com/biz/crown-and-caliber-atlanta-2

Read the reviews.

Mostly positive. a few issues. Someone from the company responds to reviews as well.
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Unworn Explorer II on C&C - $8000

Same watch on Davidsw.com - $6875

I'd make sure C&C isn't the only place you look.
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Crown and Caliber is ludicrously expensive
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What watch are you shopping for?
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Recreational Nuke said:

Crown and Caliber is ludicrously expensive
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Farmer1906 said:

What watch are you shopping for?

I'm not 100% sure. Been looking at various Seamaster models.

And I am seeing that C&C is much higher than DavidSW or Joma. I was more interested in their reputation.
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Finn Maccumhail said:

Farmer1906 said:

What watch are you shopping for?

I'm not 100% sure. Been looking at various Seamaster models.

And I am seeing that C&C is much higher than DavidSW or Joma. I was more interested in their reputation.
If you want a used Seamaster the Watches for Sale board is great on https://omegaforums.net/

There is a wealth of knowledge on that site. So many hardcore Omega people.
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Finn Maccumhail said:

Farmer1906 said:

What watch are you shopping for?

I'm not 100% sure. Been looking at various Seamaster models.

And I am seeing that C&C is much higher than DavidSW or Joma. I was more interested in their reputation.
Definitely check out WatchRecon; it will include all of DavidSw's posts as well as all of the ads on the reputable watch sales boards. Just make sure you vet the seller as anyone can post on the watch sales boards. Most have several references and if you pay with paypal you should be covered.

Joma is okay, but you don't get any factory support if you buy from them; just fyi.
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Joma is **** customer service.
Diggity
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guess I've been lucky so far...never had any issues with what was sent.

orders shipped and arrived quickly.
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As an aside, I'm not usually a big Panerai fan but I absolutely love the model they put out this year as part of their sponsorship of the America's Cup.

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Omega also did a Seamaster Deep Black to commemorate their part in the Cup too that's pretty badass IMHO.

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I hate the bright stitching. How big is that thing?

And somehow Omegas strap is worse.
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Farmer1906 said:

I hate the bright stitching. How big is that thing?

And somehow Omegas strap is worse.

44mm

And personal tastes vary but that bright stitching is part of what I like. Don't get me wrong, neither would be daily wear or go with a suit. I just really dig them.
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I like the Panerai America's Cup, too. Would be a great casual watch.

I think I am going to put a new strap on my Vintage Rolex. Currently has a brown ostrich, but I really want black gator.

Also, it has the old acrylic crystal. Does anyone know if you can replace that with a sapphire crystal?
Farmer1906
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Why would you want to?
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You ever sell the Ball?
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