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Stoner319 · 5 February 2013, 11:41 AM

I was in Phil. PA on business this weekend so I stopped in at KOP Mall to hit Omega and Tourneau. While in Tourneau talking to one of the sales associates (who was very nice btw) a man came in with a problem.

He could not understand why his "automatic" watch stopped working if he took it off on Friday and did not wear it till Monday. He was under the impression that it automatically wound itself. It would seem he believed that it wound itself whether he wore it or not. From half way down the counter it looked like it may have been a Blancpain or IWC I really did not get a clear shot of it.

I think I will never understand people who spend thousands of dollars on an item and have no clue what so ever as to how it really works. Kind of made me giggle and sad all at the same time.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 11:53 AM

One thing I've learned from studying watchmaking is that you learn something new everyday, perhaps he first bought this watch because he really liked it and he's looking forward to learning much more about movements and horology whilst developping a passion for them.

...Although I must admit it is a pretty funny story!

Demosthene · 5 February 2013, 12:39 PM

It’s amazing how little people know about how most things work.
GPS, Wi-Fi, internal combustion engines, basic thermodynamics etc.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

It’s amazing how little people know about how most things work.
GPS, Wi-Fi, internal combustion engines, basic thermodynamics etc.

You lost me at GPS...

Beek · 6 February 2013, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

It’s amazing how little people know about how most things work.
GPS, Wi-Fi, internal combustion engines, basic thermodynamics etc.

Sad but true...

Stonedcl · 5 February 2013, 12:59 PM

My wife's best friend,s husband got a sub as a gift and she was driving to a watchmaker because it stopped and need to have the battery replaced.. To her suprise it started working again but the time was off so she still was on her way to the watchmaker..

East Bay Rider · 5 February 2013, 01:26 PM

I admit that I learned about my GMT by reading the manual after I was already in possession of it. (gift from my bride)
Maybe he hadn't read the manual.

GradyPhilpott · 5 February 2013, 01:57 PM

When all else fails, read the instructions.

Stoner319 · 5 February 2013, 02:51 PM

Somewhere deep down I think they would be better off with a quartz. Not that there's anything wrong with that. ;)

HRV · 5 February 2013, 04:30 PM

Like this?
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Bangel · 5 February 2013, 04:58 PM

I can completely relate to what you witnessed.

I have a friend who considers himself "into" watches and is even considering the purchase of a Patek perpetual calendar watch.

Just recently when I pointed out that his current automatic watch would stop running in a few days at most if he didn't wear it or wind it, he looked at me incredulously and wouldn't believe me!

crowncollection · 5 February 2013, 06:45 PM

No idea

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MonBK · 5 February 2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoner319

I was in Phil. PA on business this weekend so I stopped in at KOP Mall to hit Omega and Tourneau. While in Tourneau talking to one of the sales associates (who was very nice btw) a man came in with a problem.

He could not understand why his "automatic" watch stopped working if he took it off on Friday and did not wear it till Monday. He was under the impression that it automatically wound itself. It would seem he believed that it wound itself whether he wore it or not. From half way down the counter it looked like it may have been a Blancpain or IWC I really did not get a clear shot of it.

I think I will never understand people who spend thousands of dollars on an item and have no clue what so ever as to how it really works. Kind of made me giggle and sad all at the same time.

What's so funny about this?

I just spent $5,000 on my ECU and still don't understand it.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

What's so funny about this?

I just spent $5,000 on my ECU and still don't understand it.

Upon writing ECU in Google I came across this picture. Mon, if your car looks like this I'd strongly recommend you to gently move away from your machine and read the instructions booklet before considering plugging another wire in your engine...

MonBK · 5 February 2013, 10:25 PM

[QUOTE=FeelingTheBlues;3928162]Upon writing ECU in Google I came across this picture. Mon, if your car looks like this I'd strongly recommend you to gently move away from your machine and read the instructions booklet before considering plugging another wire in your engine...

QUOTE]

Actually it does look something like that.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Actually it does look something like that.

Looks more like something you would see in my car...

Kingair · 5 February 2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoner319

. . . He was under the impression that it automatically wound itself. . . .

Aha . . you still have to wind it . . . .

HAGOne

Stoner319 · 5 February 2013, 11:39 PM

Your ECU makes your car go but an expensive watch does not make your day go...only your money.

MonBK · 6 February 2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoner319

Your ECU makes your car go but an expensive watch does not make your day go...only your money.

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2013, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Got it pal'!?

MonBK · 6 February 2013, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Got it pal'!?

No, my ECU does not make my car go.

Welshwatchman · 6 February 2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No, my ECU does not make my car go.

If you install it the traditional way, you'll find that it does.

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andromeda160 · 6 February 2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No, my ECU does not make my car go.

Idk what makes my car go, obviously the power comes from the engine, although my engine wouldn't work without gas, but then the power goes to the transmission, and then from there to the rear differential, then from the differential to my wheels, but my engine wouldn't work without the ECU, and my ECU wouldn't work without a battery, and my battery would die quickly without the alternator. and if it wasn't sitting on tires it wouldn't move anyways.

So what really does make your car go?

andromeda160 · 6 February 2013, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoner319

Your ECU makes your car go but an expensive watch does not make your day go...only your money.

If it wasn't for my watch, I wouldn't have known time changed at all... It totally makes my day go. without my watch, there is no time!

Lion · 6 February 2013, 05:43 AM

All I know is...people cease to amaze me!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

bonguya · 6 February 2013, 10:54 AM

Stoner319 · 6 February 2013, 10:32 AM

Sorry I mis spoke. I should have said the ECU HELPS your car go. Did not mean to spark a deep debate as to what came first the chicken or the egg. ;)

andromeda160 · 6 February 2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoner319

Sorry I mis spoke. I should have said the ECU HELPS your car go. Did not mean to spark a deep debate as to what came first the chicken or the egg. ;)

sorry, slow day at work yesterday

AK797 · 6 February 2013, 11:11 PM

It might have been a gift so maybe he didnt spend the cash, otherwise that is just insane or hes a multi-millionaire and not knowing how his expensive watch works is a statement.

5 February 2013, 11:41 AM	#1
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Funny Story I was in Phil. PA on business this weekend so I stopped in at KOP Mall to hit Omega and Tourneau. While in Tourneau talking to one of the sales associates (who was very nice btw) a man came in with a problem. He could not understand why his "automatic" watch stopped working if he took it off on Friday and did not wear it till Monday. He was under the impression that it automatically wound itself. It would seem he believed that it wound itself whether he wore it or not. From half way down the counter it looked like it may have been a Blancpain or IWC I really did not get a clear shot of it. I think I will never understand people who spend thousands of dollars on an item and have no clue what so ever as to how it really works. Kind of made me giggle and sad all at the same time.

5 February 2013, 11:53 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	One thing I've learned from studying watchmaking is that you learn something new everyday, perhaps he first bought this watch because he really liked it and he's looking forward to learning much more about movements and horology whilst developping a passion for them. ...Although I must admit it is a pretty funny story! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 01:26 PM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I admit that I learned about my GMT by reading the manual after I was already in possession of it. (gift from my bride) Maybe he hadn't read the manual. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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5 February 2013, 06:45 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	No idea Sent from my Q909 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ watches many

5 February 2013, 12:39 PM	#3
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	It’s amazing how little people know about how most things work. GPS, Wi-Fi, internal combustion engines, basic thermodynamics etc.

5 February 2013, 12:59 PM	#6
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	My wife's best friend,s husband got a sub as a gift and she was driving to a watchmaker because it stopped and need to have the battery replaced.. To her suprise it started working again but the time was off so she still was on her way to the watchmaker..

5 February 2013, 02:51 PM	#9
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Somewhere deep down I think they would be better off with a quartz. Not that there's anything wrong with that. ;)

5 February 2013, 04:30 PM	#10
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Like this? .ImageUploadedByTapatalk1360045802.777000.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

5 February 2013, 04:58 PM	#11
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I can completely relate to what you witnessed. I have a friend who considers himself "into" watches and is even considering the purchase of a Patek perpetual calendar watch. Just recently when I pointed out that his current automatic watch would stop running in a few days at most if he didn't wear it or wind it, he looked at me incredulously and wouldn't believe me!

5 February 2013, 10:25 PM	#15
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	[QUOTE=FeelingTheBlues;3928162]Upon writing ECU in Google I came across this picture. Mon, if your car looks like this I'd strongly recommend you to gently move away from your machine and read the instructions booklet before considering plugging another wire in your engine... QUOTE] Actually it does look something like that.

5 February 2013, 11:39 PM	#18
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Your ECU makes your car go but an expensive watch does not make your day go...only your money.

6 February 2013, 05:43 AM	#25
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	All I know is...people cease to amaze me!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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6 February 2013, 10:32 AM	#27
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Sorry I mis spoke. I should have said the ECU HELPS your car go. Did not mean to spark a deep debate as to what came first the chicken or the egg. ;)

6 February 2013, 11:11 PM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It might have been a gift so maybe he didnt spend the cash, otherwise that is just insane or hes a multi-millionaire and not knowing how his expensive watch works is a statement.

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