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    Late to the party.
    ‘74 King Seiko [emoji1305]
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    When insomnia strikes…

    BB58 back on the Vanguard rubber strap for a few weeks [emoji1305]
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    I was irritated in Goldsmiths last week. Went in...

    I was irritated in Goldsmiths last week. Went in to check on the status of my Explorer w/l to be informed I was removed from the list last year. I have no idea why, but I imagine it was a lack of...
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    A whip? [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone...

    A whip?
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    Thank you. Yes, I had hoped that it was all just...

    Thank you.
    Yes, I had hoped that it was all just debris remaining from the lume and I might be able to encourage it off with a little bit of rodico and Pegwood. Sadly, it is resistant to my...
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    Interesting…
    A quick Google and it does appear very similar, but the clasp just says stainless steel with no branding so I suspect probably not.

    My Google-fu is just bringing up loads of...
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    Interesting curio - Waltham Beatmaster

    Hi team.
    I picked this up cheap from Japan and I wonder if I’ve bagged myself a bargain. I think it’s a 70s piece based on the case shape but Waltham’s history is a little convoluted and I believe...
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    ‘79 Grand Quartz. This has the hardened SS case with wonderful textured dial. Near perfect condition with original bracelet [emoji1305] Keeps time incredibly well - it’s lost about 35s since last...
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    It’s alive!
    Easy switch of the circuits; 5 screws in total then lift out/pop in.
    It just about fits my wrist but on a hot day it won’t so I need that extension piece (and to keep my eyes open for...
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    It’s pretty much how I feel. This is a 40-year-old imperfect watch, which I plan on wearing. If I was worried about resale value I would’ve bought one in better condition start with.


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  11. Thanks! I took the PCB off today just to check...

    Thanks!
    I took the PCB off today just to check it wasn’t obviously gunked up underneath or showing evidence of battery leakage - pleasingly it looks clean and tidy - finally a win!
    I was...
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    I can’t see that there is anything obviously missing, unless this watch has something on the strap that I’ve not come across before. I’ve gone a longer temporary clasp on the way. It won’t look quite...
  13. I hear you and do appreciate the advice. I intend...

    I hear you and do appreciate the advice. I intend to have this properly serviced for long term use, but researching and tinkering is part of the fun. I’ll have a greater sense of accomplishment and...
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    Update here for anyone that is following or interested in future.

    I’ve been advised that the easiest/most cost effective option is to just replace the entire PCB as it’s a readly available and...
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    Thanks! Intended to be my daily once it’s done. Worst case as I said, I’ll swap it out for a replacement Omega movement. I’m really hoping it’ll be an easy fix….
    First advice from my service man...
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    Morning!

    It arrived…

    Externally it’s a little dirty… but nothing a bit of TLC won’t cure. Inside it appears mint. I’ve put a new battery in and it sprang to life. So while I’m pleased that...
  17. Thank you both for the help. Hoping to have it in...

    Thank you both for the help. Hoping to have it in a day or so… battery is ready then we’ll know!


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    It's the OCD that has turned me back on to quartz...

    It's the OCD that has turned me back on to quartz watches. When I look in my box, and see a couple of day/dates that are wrong time/day/date or my quartz watches that are precisely right it irritates...
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    Also preferred Adrian as a soloist. Couldn’t get on with them as a trio. Hope he picks his end back up a little more now.


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    I’ve done well from gambles like this in the past… but always worth making a plan… hence the questions about a drop in donor movement! [emoji2957]


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  21. Completely unknown. Total punt. ...

    Completely unknown. Total punt.
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  22. Omega/ ETA Quartz movements

    Yeah…. I’m a little anxious about that too. Goodness knows how I’d even start a search for extra links but I think I could replace the folding clasp fairly easily to make it longer if needed.
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    Calling those who might know something about the Omega Seamaster 120m quartz ‘Calypso III’.

    I’ve just won the auction for this in Japan, but as often with these things, there is very little...
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    Certainly hope so! I won’t be showering in it, but hopefully if I get caught in the rain it will survive [emoji1787]

    Guy is a pro. Highly recommended for vintage quartz repairs.


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    Concluding this thread…

    I sent it off the Guy at Rexworthwatches for a look and fix. No evidence of water damage but the coil needed repair. No idea how that happened… perhaps I damaged it trying...
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