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  1. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe May 11, 2014

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    Excelsior Park, a bit weird maybe, but it was cheap and it'll get some good exercise at work, besides, I'm a sucker for gold hands.....

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  2. ulackfocus May 11, 2014

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    I'll bill you for the 5¢ royalties. :p
     
  3. khmt2 May 12, 2014

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    All 3 watches were delivered over the past week - A colour for every season! :D

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    Pity the cal 291 longines on the right is probably go back to the seller - the watch was not working upon arrival and my watchmaker is not keen on having a go at prying the plexiglass to get to the movement. :mad:
     
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  4. Northernman Lemaniac May 12, 2014

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    Excuse me, but that sounds like a watchmaker with little belief in his own skills:eek: ? I would say you should just find a better watchmaker!
     
  5. khmt2 May 12, 2014

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    He appeared concerned over the brittleness of the plexiglass should he exert too much force. Depending on whether I'm able to return the watch, I might end up convincing him to give it a shot.
     
  6. Northernman Lemaniac May 12, 2014

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    I am uncertain what to think of that. If that is the way the watch is designed, then it should be routine to open it. The plexi would in worst case need to be replaced. Is it signed Longines in any way? If not then a generic plexi in the same design would be a few pounds to replace.
    Or am I missing something here??
     
  7. khmt2 May 12, 2014

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    I'm guessing he's might have bad experiences with other customers in the past on this topic - I'm easy on the plexi, and like you said, a generic plexi shouldn't cost much. Any tips on where I could possible get a generic plexi replacement?
     
  8. Northernman Lemaniac May 12, 2014

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    Not intending to be nosy, but if your watchmaker does not know, then you really should find another one!
    Depending upon where you are located there are several places to source these. There are literary thousands upon thousands of different sizes and shapes. A watchmaker should know his way around in that jungle.
     
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  9. khmt2 May 12, 2014

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    Thanks for the advice.

     
  10. Northernman Lemaniac May 12, 2014

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    Hungry for some waffles! Not looking too appetizing right now:eek: !
    Let´s see how this one cleans up:
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    BTW: Came with box and papers! (Including COSC certificate).:)
     
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  11. ulackfocus May 12, 2014

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    There's only 3 seasons on your planet? :p

    Sounds fishy to me. There are a LOT of front loading watches out there and this means your watchmaker can't work on ANY of them. PM me before you ship that back.
     
  12. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member May 12, 2014

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    Will cleanup nicely for sure, dibs! :)
     
  13. khmt2 May 12, 2014

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    You haven't been to my part of town, eh? It's either hot and humid, hotter and more humid, or pissing! :cool:

    you got PM.
     
  14. NT931 May 13, 2014

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    Sweet watch! But I have a better solution. Sell it to your fellow countryman ;-)

    Just kidding... Repeat after me: Must. Resist. Buying. More. Watches
     
  15. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 13, 2014

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    What, you reckon it hasn't been snagged?

    :D
     
  16. Northernman Lemaniac May 13, 2014

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    Resistance is futile!
     
  17. khmt2 May 13, 2014

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    Calm down boys... :) U guys will be the first to know if I ever sell it!
     
  18. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 13, 2014

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    You know what we're all like.

    Somebody just has to think about selling one of their watches, and a ripple disturbs the force and everyone is hitting the sales forum or frantically trying to get the earliest time stamp on their PM :D
     
  19. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 13, 2014

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    My watchmaker just broke plexiglass in my French Connie when he tried to take out the movement. It is a real risk. However if replacement available, your Longines is a very awesome piece of vintage watch to have.
     
  20. khmt2 May 13, 2014

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    Thanks Privateday7 - will u all posted on the final outcome!