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Fritz
路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.....
Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)
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khmt2
路All 3 watches were delivered over the past week - A colour for every season! 馃榿
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. 馃槨
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. 馃槨
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Northernman
路路Lemaniac
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. 馃槨
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khmt2
路Excuse me, but that sounds like a watchmaker with little belief in his own skills馃槻 ? I would say you should just find a better watchmaker!
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.
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Northernman
路路LemaniacHe 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.
Or am I missing something here??
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khmt2
路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??
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?
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Northernman
路路LemaniacI'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?
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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khmt2
路Thanks for the advice.
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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Northernman
路路LemaniacHungry for some waffles! Not looking too appetizing right now馃槻 !
Let麓s see how this one cleans up:
BTW: Came with box and papers! (Including COSC certificate).馃榾
Let麓s see how this one cleans up:
BTW: Came with box and papers! (Including COSC certificate).馃榾
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ulackfocus
路There's only 3 seasons on your planet? 馃槣
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. 馃槨
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.
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kyle L
路路GrasshopperHungry for some waffles! Not looking too appetizing right now馃槻 !
Let麓s see how this one cleans up:
BTW: Came with box and papers! (Including COSC certificate).馃榾
Will cleanup nicely for sure, dibs! 馃榾
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khmt2
路There's only 3 seasons on your planet? 馃槣
You haven't been to my part of town, eh? It's either hot and humid, hotter and more humid, or pissing! 馃槑
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.
you got PM.
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NT931
路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.
Sweet watch! But I have a better solution. Sell it to your fellow countryman ;-)
Just kidding... Repeat after me: Must. Resist. Buying. More. Watches
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路路Lemaniac
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JimInOz
路路Melbourne AustraliaYou 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 馃榿
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 馃榿
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Privateday7
路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.
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.
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khmt2
路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.
Thanks Privateday7 - will u all posted on the final outcome!
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