The watch thread.

Ok, yeah it's not flash but does anyone know if these things are reliable, citron. Looks cool, is 200 bucks.
Or should I look at a bell matic.
Cheers
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Ok watchaphiles, I'm probably going to buy this watch but would like to put a rubber or silicone band on it.
Is it possible with this type of band mount or am I stuck with a metal band.

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Well, I went ahead and bought the commie watch, it's auto, 43mm and supercool looking. Purchased off Etsy from a Ukrainian company. Many good reviews and many sales so am confident I will receive it, unlike the other watch I bought off Etsy.

Back in October I ordered a watch that I thought was a reasonable copy of a watch I would love to own, a Zenith El primero.

In the photo it was an auto movement with box and paperwork so ahead I went with the purchase. The next day I re read the advert and it said " original zenith el primero".

I shat myself, realized that I had probably been conned so hoped with crossed fingers that it was just a little bit of paranoia.
Please don't think I was expecting a genuine zenith, I'm not that much of a mug.

So after about a week I got notified that it had been posted but unfortunately the tracking number didn't work. Who would of thought :eek:
About another week and I got an email telling me the watch had been delivered.

Off to the mailbox with no expectations of there being anything there, well, I wasn't disappointed.
I contacted Etsy the next day about being ripped off as they offer money back if you get ripped.
Again, I had no real belief that they would be forthcoming with a refund but surprisingly within 24 hours the money had been returned to me from them. Legends

So I can tell you the refund of money if you get ripped off on their app is totally genuine, whew, I was stoked
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So the watch is on its way from the youcrane, the sooner it gets out of there will make me happy.
That bloody poo-tin is probably lining my delivery up with a scud missile
 
Not a super flash watch like ones in this thread but I wanted to give Tissot a shout out for their customer service.
My wife gave me a Tissot divers watch for my 40th birthday. When the battery was replaced the first time the jeweler told me it had to go back to Tissot. Not wanting to wait for the watch to be collected from the jeweler I took it in to the Swatch Group office myself. Very cool place. Unassuming office building in the inner suburbs but when you go out of the lift it was like a bond movie scene. Well dressed mature lady sitting behind a desk giving off Moneypenny vibes and behind her a glass window to the service centre with many lab coat wearing minions looking after peoples pride and joy. They are the service agent for a lot of high end brands so there was a high level of security. Very cool place and I felt welcome even as a poorly attired bogan from the east.
Anyway - this time around when I looked up the address I found they offered free shipping to send it in. They sent me an express post pre paid satchel and packing materials to send the watch to them (they insure it so long as you have a lodgment receipt). They then replaced the battery and did a partial service to guarantee the water resistance of the watch before returning it to me via courier all for $100.
 
slowmick said:
Not a super flash watch like ones in this thread but I wanted to give Tissot a shout out for their customer service.
My wife gave me a Tissot divers watch for my 40th birthday. When the battery was replaced the first time the jeweler told me it had to go back to Tissot. Not wanting to wait for the watch to be collected from the jeweler I took it in to the Swatch Group office myself. Very cool place. Unassuming office building in the inner suburbs but when you go out of the lift it was like a bond movie scene. Well dressed mature lady sitting behind a desk giving off Moneypenny vibes and behind her a glass window to the service centre with many lab coat wearing minions looking after peoples pride and joy. They are the service agent for a lot of high end brands so there was a high level of security. Very cool place and I felt welcome even as a poorly attired bogan from the east.
Anyway - this time around when I looked up the address I found they offered free shipping to send it in. They sent me an express post pre paid satchel and packing materials to send the watch to them (they insure it so long as you have a lodgment receipt). They then replaced the battery and did a partial service to guarantee the water resistance of the watch before returning it to me via courier all for $100.
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Thats great to hear they have such good service. I actually need to get my Seastar serviced so might look them up, do you have a link or number?
 
I'm currently wearing an older Apple Watch 3 which is good for telling the time, alterting me to calls and messages, and paying for things when I can't be bothered removing a phone from my pocket.

One of my options is a refurb Apple Watch 8/9 but I'd prefer something with decent battery life (multi-days), quality fitness metrics and reasonable durability.

Incoming calls and messages aren't a high priority, watch payments are useful, but metrics are more useful.

The watches I'm looking at are the Venue 3, Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165. Does anyone have experience with these? Is Black Friday the best time to buy?
 
Jabubu said:
I'm currently wearing an older Apple Watch 3 which is good for telling the time, alterting me to calls and messages, and paying for things when I can't be bothered removing a phone from my pocket.

One of my options is a refurb Apple Watch 8/9 but I'd prefer something with decent battery life (multi-days), quality fitness metrics and reasonable durability.

Incoming calls and messages aren't a high priority, watch payments are useful, but metrics are more useful.

The watches I'm looking at are the Venue 3, Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165. Does anyone have experience with these? Is Black Friday the best time to buy?
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No experience with any of the above but .. Depending on budget .. I would check out the Suunto offerings as well, they just dont die.. I have had 4 different models over many years, and only upgraded due to newer tech / better GPS etc ... all of them still work perfectly ...
You can get the Peak Pro 9 for a touch more than the Forerunner 165 ( looking at RRP's )
 
Jabubu said:
I'm currently wearing an older Apple Watch 3 which is good for telling the time, alterting me to calls and messages, and paying for things when I can't be bothered removing a phone from my pocket.

One of my options is a refurb Apple Watch 8/9 but I'd prefer something with decent battery life (multi-days), quality fitness metrics and reasonable durability.

Incoming calls and messages aren't a high priority, watch payments are useful, but metrics are more useful.

The watches I'm looking at are the Venue 3, Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165. Does anyone have experience with these? Is Black Friday the best time to buy?
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The modern Garmins have an auto screen dimming feature, and these have a very long standby life. My Epix 2 will go 2 weeks between charges.
 
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