I finally bought a few mechanical watches. However, I encountered a few small problems. When I first got the AK Homme, I tried winding it normally. Everything felt and looked normal except, it didn't start ticking. I tried giving it a few shakes to no avail. About a week later, all I did was picked it up to move it, and it suddenly started ticking. 8 hours later, it still seems fine.
I got the Jaragar in the mail this afternoon. It came ticking and that too seemed like it was working fine. After about an hour after opening it, it stopped ticking. I tried winding it however, the winding didn't sound right, unlike any other mechanical watch that I've wound before, which isn't that many. I'm wondering if it is meant to be wound at all via the crown? It has the rotating winder underneath it (whatever it's called). Which I know is meant to wind it automatically when you are wearing it. I tried spinning that part a couple times which didn't start it up either. It didn't start ticking again until I pulled the crown out and back in.
The crown is okay to wind (unless they do something really bizarre) as that is how you add enough power quickly to get it running and set it before putting it on if it dies. You probably have a defective one, but wiser people (who may own other Jaraguar's) may speak up.
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midga"There's so much hot dog in Rome" ~digi(> ^.(> O_o)>Icrontian
I've had this issue before on a couple of my mechanicals. I assume it's things being lined up just wrong and needing a bit of motivation to get going. Usually I just pull the crown out and pop it back in and things are golden. Of course, this might be terrible and horrible and be doing awful things to the internals, but I am ignorant in this regard.
Some automatic mechanicals can't be hand wound. My Orient Senator (caliber 46N45) is one such beast. I don't know what movements your watches have, but it's something to at least be aware of.
There's no Chinese movement currently on the market that doesn't support manual wind. That seems to be "symptomatic" (for lack of a better word) of select Seiko and Miyota movements. One of my Orients also cannot be hand-wound.
midga"There's so much hot dog in Rome" ~digi(> ^.(> O_o)>Icrontian
@Gattsu I don't know if you're still having problems with your AK, but recently I've been trying to make certain my second hand is vertical when I set my watch, and it's been starting right up every time. Dunno if that helps at all, but it couldn't hurt.
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midga"There's so much hot dog in Rome" ~digi(> ^.(> O_o)>Icrontian
I like the idea and the general design aesthetic. The quartzite and white quartzite are pretty great. But I'm not of the hands or the hour markings :/.
I like the idea, like the simplistic design, but how much does 160 grams compare to the average like model watch? Also, you can bang around leather and steel (to an extent). Won't having quartz bands and face bezel make the watch kind of delicate?
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midga"There's so much hot dog in Rome" ~digi(> ^.(> O_o)>Icrontian
I like the idea, like the simplistic design, but how much does 160 grams compare to the average like model watch? Also, you can bang around leather and steel (to an extent). Won't having quartz bands and face bezel make the watch kind of delicate?
I don't think these are meant to be worn during a cliff-face pipe-welding extreme bungee fist-gravel-fight boulder-eating competition. Although, on second thought, that might be exactly what it's for.
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RequitThat one guySomewhere over there, I don't knowIcrontian
edited December 2013
This isn't nearly as fancy as most of the other watches posted here, but I just got it and think it looks pretty good for a $7 timepiece.
I've always liked watches, even though I've never considered myself a watch "nerd". Then again, I've lamented the decline of the wristwatch and how so many question its importance today, instead turning to cellphones to check the time. Explaining to these folks that there's more to a watch than simply checking the time often results in blank looks. Sigh.
Today I officially join the ranks of the watch nerds, as well as the Chinese Watch Mafia. After talking to @Thrax behind the scenes, I ordered the following two beauties:
I really liked the industrial and rather unusual look. The fact it is quartz doesn't bother me too much (yet). While I hesitate to call it a "skeleton watch", it does have some visible moving parts, which is icing on the cake. I have @Ardichoke to thank for drawing attention to it earlier.
A true mechanical watch, this one bears the @Thrax seal of approval. I loved the rather simple design and the "open heart" partial skeleton window. Someday I'll get a fully-visible skeleton watch (such as the Sea-Gull M182SK), but for now I'll start off with this one.
As an update, discountwatchstore.com is having some lovely Cyber Monday deals. The Orient watch I purchased dropped $15, which they promptly refunded the difference to my credit card upon request.
I used their in-browser chat, and their customer service was very impressive. A gal named Katherine took care of me — fast, polite, professional, with a touch of friendly casual banter. While I don't have the watch yet, I wouldn't hesitate to order again based on the experience thus far. Props.
@Bandrik It's also not fully quartz. At least on the specific Twist model that I have, the time and date keeping are quartz, the second hand and the exposed gears are actually mechanical and powered by a self-wind mechanism. I know this because I dropped my watch on the gym changing room floor at one point and broken the self-wind mechanism. The second hand and the exposed movement eventually stopped working (as it wouldn't wind anymore) but the watch itself continued to keep time and date.
My new watch finally arrived: Not expensive, but I like the look. Now I just need to find a band to match. The one that came with it isn't going to last long.
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ChoochK-Pop authority™, Pho KingMadison Heights, MIIcrontian
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They'll be available soon.
(pssst, pointer date or moonphase)
Panda dial plz for me!
Why does sexy have to cost so much?
I finally bought a few mechanical watches. However, I encountered a few small problems. When I first got the AK Homme, I tried winding it normally. Everything felt and looked normal except, it didn't start ticking. I tried giving it a few shakes to no avail. About a week later, all I did was picked it up to move it, and it suddenly started ticking. 8 hours later, it still seems fine.
I got the Jaragar in the mail this afternoon. It came ticking and that too seemed like it was working fine. After about an hour after opening it, it stopped ticking. I tried winding it however, the winding didn't sound right, unlike any other mechanical watch that I've wound before, which isn't that many. I'm wondering if it is meant to be wound at all via the crown? It has the rotating winder underneath it (whatever it's called). Which I know is meant to wind it automatically when you are wearing it. I tried spinning that part a couple times which didn't start it up either. It didn't start ticking again until I pulled the crown out and back in.
can I get it with a leather band? like..
tl;dr Butterface.
Today I officially join the ranks of the watch nerds, as well as the Chinese Watch Mafia. After talking to @Thrax behind the scenes, I ordered the following two beauties:
1. Fossil ME1120 Machine Twist (Quartz)
I really liked the industrial and rather unusual look. The fact it is quartz doesn't bother me too much (yet). While I hesitate to call it a "skeleton watch", it does have some visible moving parts, which is icing on the cake. I have @Ardichoke to thank for drawing attention to it earlier.
2. Orient DB02004D STI Commuter (Automatic)
A true mechanical watch, this one bears the @Thrax seal of approval. I loved the rather simple design and the "open heart" partial skeleton window. Someday I'll get a fully-visible skeleton watch (such as the Sea-Gull M182SK), but for now I'll start off with this one.
I used their in-browser chat, and their customer service was very impressive. A gal named Katherine took care of me — fast, polite, professional, with a touch of friendly casual banter. While I don't have the watch yet, I wouldn't hesitate to order again based on the experience thus far. Props.
This is one of the best place to buy watch straps online. Their straps are usually $40+, but right now they're about $25. Great deals.
I don't plan on starting a collection anytime soon, but are there any watches I should get now while they're on sale?
Not expensive, but I like the look. Now I just need to find a band to match. The one that came with it isn't going to last long.
I want this watch so badly.