Equation of Time - Watch Discussion http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Equation of Time - Watch Discussion http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/ (G)Shocking! http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39493-(G)Shocking!&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:46:59 GMT Yep, upon returning from nearly 1000 miles of travel to, around and back from the four-corners region a box awaited me. I learned you can not... Yep, upon returning from nearly 1000 miles of travel to, around and back from the four-corners region a box awaited me.
I learned you can not multi-task things of a technical nature at work while trying to decipher the manual to this thing... :D

got it all set and finally free to take a pic just now. Really, really cool. My 2nd G.. .and no, I am NOT trying to catch up to Kurt! :D

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]]> Watch Discussion BrandonS http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39493-(G)Shocking! <![CDATA[Incoming Protrek - 'G' content]]> http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39490-Incoming-Protrek-G-content&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:33:16 GMT Image: http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/kurt48/G-Shock/K0000067708_zps08445c97.jpg ...

Yep ....... makes coffee too !

:@)

Kurt ]]> Watch Discussion kurt48 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39490-Incoming-Protrek-G-content Sunday break... http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39488-Sunday-break&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 13:21:02 GMT Taking advantage of the overcast mid-day, before a late afternoon thunderstorm. Went to a nearby resort with my family. My daughter, Bhyng, is having... Taking advantage of the overcast mid-day, before a late afternoon thunderstorm. Went to a nearby resort with my family. My daughter, Bhyng, is having a weekend break and she obliged me to treat everyone.

I brought my trusted 'Amphibian(s)' to a dip in the pool.
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My grandson will envy this :D
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Water in the pool was not that clear.
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Testing the Scuba Dude under 150... err, centimeters! :D
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One of my best 'beaters' around! Beating even a R _ _ _ x under a glass of water ;)
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Enjoy your Sunday!
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]]> Watch Discussion JunMel http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39488-Sunday-break Wind or Grind: Not for sale from Mr Schauer http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39486-Wind-or-Grind-Not-for-sale-from-Mr-Schauer&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 22:54:34 GMT Stowa 24 hour countdown timer for the 24 hours of Nurburgring race. Pretty sweet , in my opinion. Attachment 12598... Stowa 24 hour countdown timer for the 24 hours of Nurburgring race. Pretty sweet , in my opinion.

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The picture is from Stowa's Facebook page.
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]]> Watch Discussion Henry Krinkle http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39486-Wind-or-Grind-Not-for-sale-from-Mr-Schauer My VERY SCARY story.... http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39476-My-VERY-SCARY-story&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:22 GMT I’ve been thinking about picking up a pilot’s watch, having owned a few in the past. Mostly, I was looking at chronographs, and was going back and forth between high-end (IWC) and something more reasonable (like an Archimede or Fortis). In the process of looking at pilots, I did briefly look at the IWC Mark XVII, but wasn’t prepared to drop $3k plus on it.

I found an Archimede a few weeks ago at a very reasonable price, and it was pretty much what I was looking for in a pilot watch. Good size at 42mm, nice legibility….couldn’t really justify spending $4k on an IWC 3717 when the Archimede is more or less the same watch (I know… that can be said for lots of watches, but in this case they were just too close for me).

So here’s where I get impulsive (and stupid):

I should have been happy with my $650 Archimede….but then I came across an IWC Mark XVII for a relatively low price. No box and papers, but a trusted seller. And before I knew it, I made an offer and paid for ANOTHER pilot watch I didn’t really need.

It arrived yesterday, and as soon as I handled it, I thought it was a little off. The hands seemed a little unfinished, and under a loop, I found a couple of very small defects on the dial. Plus, the date wheel seemed really faint….It’s getting harder for me to see small print, but this was REALLY hard to read.

So I started comparing it to other pictures of Mark XVIIs, and within 15 minutes I discovered that the date font is totally wrong. Then I found a couple for replica sites that had the same watch, same date font, and the first two and last two digits of my new watch’s serial number (the rest was obscured by a watermark).

I paid through paypal, so new I would be protected if push came to shove, but sent a very nice note explaining what I found to the seller. After I sent the photos comparing authentic to the replica, he immediately refunded my money.

What scared the BLEEP out of me were the pictures of replicas I found where there was NO difference. If you are very familiar with a watch brand, you may be able to pick out a replica immediately. Otherwise, it may be impossible to tell, and in this case, the only reason I even looked for more info was because I examined it under magnification.

This is the first time this has happened to me, but I wanted to share the story, just so folks were aware of what’s out there. I’ve read stories about issues in the past, but have never been through something like this. Thankfully the seller was a good guy about it – he had no idea, and said a jeweler had just appraised it, so was really surprised.

I’d post this on TZ and WUS as well, but I know they’d delete it since it has the word “replica” in it….be careful out there!

p.s. - Here's picture of my archimdede :)

]]> Watch Discussion gpension http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39476-My-VERY-SCARY-story The ultimate in shock resistance ... http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39468-The-ultimate-in-shock-resistance&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 19:25:56 GMT New Aviator from Basel in 2013 incorporating 'bumpers' in the case to
absorb shocks and a coated (underside) extremely thick sapphire
crystal.

Schematic:



Finished Product: (Counting the Days)



Thanks for looking !

Kurt ]]> Watch Discussion kurt48 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39468-The-ultimate-in-shock-resistance <![CDATA[It's back!]]> http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39467-It-s-back!&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 18:38:39 GMT A little black travel case was waiting at FedEx for me this morning. Attachment 12586... A little black travel case was waiting at FedEx for me this morning.

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Apologies for the cell phone pic. No apologies for the Garcia Syndrome. The watch arrived ticking within a second or tow of my Hyperchrome chronometer.

Adjusted for timing, checked for Waterproofing, new bracelet, new internal bezel, new bezel, new crown, new hands and shipping. Total cost to yours truly- $0.00. Thank you SwatchGroup. I am also very happy that the original caseback was undamaged and salvaged.


Interesting thing- I am going to have to check my leftover old bracelet links with a micrometer, but the new bracelet looks the tiniest bit different. I wonder if mine wasn't the first failure?
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]]> Watch Discussion Henry Krinkle http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39467-It-s-back! <![CDATA[Just in ... 'G' Content]]> http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39466-Just-in-G-Content&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:49 GMT This is the 2nd one I had on order in addition to the 'Orange Rescue'
which is now out of stock.

The green accents are really great !

Kurt

]]> Watch Discussion kurt48 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39466-Just-in-G-Content Hopefully the weather improves ... http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39465-Hopefully-the-weather-improves&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:35 GMT Flat lining here now.

I just read on the internet that there's a guy playing bass guitar
on a street corner in Tuba City Az. The Navajo's have already
deified him and are chanting along with his playing.

He looked vaguely familiar to me !

:@)

Kurt

]]> Watch Discussion kurt48 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39465-Hopefully-the-weather-improves Wind or Grind?: Simple 3-hand GMT from Sinn http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39462-Wind-or-Grind-Simple-3-hand-GMT-from-Sinn&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:14 GMT I believe this is model 6033, of the Finanzplatzurh family: Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6823707152_7dd7d06b3e_b.jpg I cannot... I believe this is model 6033, of the Finanzplatzurh family:



I cannot recall seeing any example of this line that I did not think was exceedingly well executed. I'll wind this one heartily.
B ]]> Watch Discussion Watch Carefully http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39462-Wind-or-Grind-Simple-3-hand-GMT-from-Sinn Anyone wearing an RGM today? http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39459-Anyone-wearing-an-RGM-today&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 12:37:40 GMT This one gets so much wrist time, I sometimes wonder if I should sell off all the others. RGM/EOT owners, stand up and be recognized. Image:... This one gets so much wrist time, I sometimes wonder if I should sell off all the others.
RGM/EOT owners, stand up and be recognized.



]]> Watch Discussion Watch Carefully http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39459-Anyone-wearing-an-RGM-today <![CDATA[Incoming ...... 'G' Content]]> http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39457-Incoming-G-Content&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:44:43 GMT Japan only model discontinued awhile ago. Managed to snare one from a Hong Kong On-Line site. Kurt Image:... Japan only model discontinued awhile ago. Managed to snare one
from a Hong Kong On-Line site.

Kurt







]]> Watch Discussion kurt48 http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39457-Incoming-G-Content The World According to TZ http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39454-The-World-According-to-TZ&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 18:35:11 GMT ...where eBay, other watch discussion sites, and vendors are not to be acknowledged. ... ...where eBay, other watch discussion sites, and vendors are not to be acknowledged.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...50#msg_6463926

Even making mention of an auction house other than the site's owner is apparently verboten.
*sigh*
The steady decline of sensibility continues. ]]> Watch Discussion Watch Carefully http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39454-The-World-According-to-TZ <![CDATA[Berkbinder & Brown.]]> http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39452-Berkbinder-amp-Brown&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 15:26:34 GMT Have you heard of this outfit in the USA?: http://berkbinderandbrown.com/gallery/ Bold cases, some Ti some Bronze, and some nice design elements.... Have you heard of this outfit in the USA?:
http://berkbinderandbrown.com/gallery/

Bold cases, some Ti some Bronze, and some nice design elements.
Interesting, though not really my cuppa. Nice to see a fellow following his dream as a second career.
Just thought I'd share.

]]> Watch Discussion Watch Carefully http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39452-Berkbinder-amp-Brown 2/3 of these are brilliant... http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?39444-2-3-of-these-are-brilliant&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:06:23 GMT ...and the third is nicely done, just not my style. Well worth a look, IMO: ... ...and the third is nicely done, just not my style.
Well worth a look, IMO:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...50#msg_6507997

Official website: http://www.hajimedesign.com/

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