What's the consenus here on Kinetics?
I was looking at a few online and there were quite a few handsome a Seiko. Plus, it is the fusing of an automatic and a quartz so you do get the best of both worlds, although I do hate the seconds movement of Quartzs.
So? Whatdya think?
Pointless, still needs servicing at very regular intervals and the capacitor/cell needs changing as the charge drops after a while. Batteries now last for longer than the service intervals of these watches, so why would you? It's a gimmick like solar power. Still needs a cell and servicing unless you go full digital.
I'm finally ready to purchase an Omega, and I was hoping you all could suggest some trusted websites I could use.
Thanks!!
I've heard good reports for Crown and Calibre, if you are going down the online route make sure you factor in any import tax if shipping is from overseas.
Congrats and as Bond 44 says the buyers remorse is swift about half an hour for me. What model are you looking at?
I was looking at the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2900.50.91 from Casino Royale on Chrono24, but is was sold before I pulled the trigger.
Baselworld 2018 will only be half the size it was last year! Infact I've read that between 6 and 7 hundred exhibitors down from 1500 in 2016. To house the exhibition they are closing 3 halls, which if you've ever been baselworld is a lot of space. I wonder if it will revert to the watchmakers fair it started out as. I'm not sure if this is a result of the Internet making things accessible falling interest from the manufacturers or falling interest from the visitors, buyers and trade buyers?
That looks like a standard SM300 master coax with a replaced lollipop second hand?
I thought that the bezel insert was a give-away but congrats to you both for knowing such minute details.
Commandant, it looks very nice but the added GMT function of the bezel would've been higher on my list in terms of Bondifying a SM300.
I asked my watch maker to place the second hand.
I would have loved to change the bezel insert, but unfortunately the LE version is impossible le to find
I think you'd have to change the entire bezel, I've never seen a liquid metal insert ?:)
I've been trying to find the best tool for applying a second hand to a project I'm doing.
Love the watch, only watch I have kept over the years. And I wear it everyday. First major purchase.
Best,
Stefan
Absolutely love mine, though while swimming today with my boy I've scratched the bezel slightly on the floor of the pool which has some rather ferociously abrasive tiles on it! I'll be setting about it with some ultra fine powder and my wife's nail buffer
Love the watch, only watch I have kept over the years. And I wear it everyday. First major purchase.
Best,
Stefan
Absolutely love mine, though while swimming today with my boy I've scratched the bezel slightly on the floor of the pool which has some rather ferociously abrasive tiles on it! I'll be setting about it with some ultra fine powder and my wife's nail buffer
What kind of ultra fine powder do you use?
Also what do you use to remove tiny scratches on the case?
Love the watch, only watch I have kept over the years. And I wear it everyday. First major purchase.
Best,
Stefan
Absolutely love mine, though while swimming today with my boy I've scratched the bezel slightly on the floor of the pool which has some rather ferociously abrasive tiles on it! I'll be setting about it with some ultra fine powder and my wife's nail buffer
What kind of ultra fine powder do you use?
Also what do you use to remove tiny scratches on the case?
Solvol or silicon carbide powder, no higher than 1500 grit, if you can't get that I use eucryl tooth polishing powder and use a battery operated nail buffer ( which is Mrs coops) with the buffer wheel attached NOT THE FILING WHEEL it's very mild and doesn't risk over polishing, it essentialy just polishes and shines the damage as opposed to removing material. I believe Bond44 uses a fibreglass brush on his po titanium, but I find my titanium self heals. I suppose it's all to do with how much " character your prepared to tolerate?
Absolutely love mine, though while swimming today with my boy I've scratched the bezel slightly on the floor of the pool which has some rather ferociously abrasive tiles on it! I'll be setting about it with some ultra fine powder and my wife's nail buffer
What kind of ultra fine powder do you use?
Also what do you use to remove tiny scratches on the case?
Solvol or silicon carbide powder, no higher than 1500 grit, if you can't get that I use eucryl tooth polishing powder and use a battery operated nail buffer ( which is Mrs coops) with the buffer wheel attached NOT THE FILING WHEEL it's very mild and doesn't risk over polishing, it essentialy just polishes and shines the damage as opposed to removing material. I believe Bond44 uses a fibreglass brush on his po titanium, but I find my titanium self heals. I suppose it's all to do with how much " character your prepared to tolerate?
Good timing as I was asked by a colleague over the weekend about what I use to brush my metal so here is a picture.its a fibre glass brush recommended by my brother in law who works in the jewellery trade.
I used to use Scotchbrite but this gives a better effect I feel.
Cheers :007)
My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
They are just that. Every removed scratch removes metal - and substance and sharpness of the initial design. I have seen too many rounded and down- polished watch cases in my life. I don‘t allow any polishing of my watches during service.
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
They are just that. Every removed scratch removes metal - and substance and sharpness of the initial design. I have seen too many rounded and down- polished watch cases in my life. I don‘t allow any polishing of my watches during service.
As I said what I do doesn't remove any material, just improves the look of the damage, to be honest Ive suffered any damage to a case significant enough to warrant polishing, the silicon carbide powder at 1500 feels softer than flour. I've never used the Cape cod cloth so I've no idea how that works? But generally I'd agree that excessive polishing to remove damage can just ruin a watch.
They are just that. Every removed scratch removes metal - and substance and sharpness of the initial design. I have seen too many rounded and down- polished watch cases in my life. I don‘t allow any polishing of my watches during service.
As I said what I do doesn't remove any material, just improves the look of the damage, to be honest Ive suffered any damage to a case significant enough to warrant polishing, the silicon carbide powder at 1500 feels softer than flour. I've never used the Cape cod cloth so I've no idea how that works? But generally I'd agree that excessive polishing to remove damage can just ruin a watch.
Cape cod removes the tiny tiny scratches.
It is not abrasive at all.
They are just that. Every removed scratch removes metal - and substance and sharpness of the initial design. I have seen too many rounded and down- polished watch cases in my life. I don‘t allow any polishing of my watches during service.
As I said what I do doesn't remove any material, just improves the look of the damage, to be honest Ive suffered any damage to a case significant enough to warrant polishing, the silicon carbide powder at 1500 feels softer than flour. I've never used the Cape cod cloth so I've no idea how that works? But generally I'd agree that excessive polishing to remove damage can just ruin a watch.
Cape cod removes the tiny tiny scratches.
It is not abrasive at all.
Does it contain any chemical that may damage the ar coating or ceramic?
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Pointless, still needs servicing at very regular intervals and the capacitor/cell needs changing as the charge drops after a while. Batteries now last for longer than the service intervals of these watches, so why would you? It's a gimmick like solar power. Still needs a cell and servicing unless you go full digital.
Thanks!
I was looking at the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2900.50.91 from Casino Royale on Chrono24, but is was sold before I pulled the trigger.
( crap my bloody pictures are playing up again!! )
I actually didn't know it was Skyfall's anniversary
I have replaced the second hand with the lollipop second hand of the LE.
What do you think?
Commandant, it looks very nice but the added GMT function of the bezel would've been higher on my list in terms of Bondifying a SM300.
I would have loved to change the bezel insert, but unfortunately the LE version is impossible le to find
I've been trying to find the best tool for applying a second hand to a project I'm doing.
Love the watch, only watch I have kept over the years. And I wear it everyday. First major purchase.
Best,
Stefan
Absolutely love mine, though while swimming today with my boy I've scratched the bezel slightly on the floor of the pool which has some rather ferociously abrasive tiles on it! I'll be setting about it with some ultra fine powder and my wife's nail buffer
What kind of ultra fine powder do you use?
Also what do you use to remove tiny scratches on the case?
I use Cape cod polishing cloth.
It is simply fantastic.
I used to use Scotchbrite but this gives a better effect I feel.
Cheers :007)
They are just that. Every removed scratch removes metal - and substance and sharpness of the initial design. I have seen too many rounded and down- polished watch cases in my life. I don‘t allow any polishing of my watches during service.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
That is a magnificent watch.
I generally just bush clasps due to desk diving marks and these are easily replaced over time if it’s required.
Cheers :007)
Cape cod removes the tiny tiny scratches.
It is not abrasive at all.
Does it contain any chemical that may damage the ar coating or ceramic?