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1 May 2009, 06:39 AM | #1 |
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Back from getting the Explorer regulated-
The words of the watchmaker in response to me saying my Explorer was a little fast and him checking it on his machine- "you have a screamer!"
It averaged 9 seconds fast throughout the positions! Hey Rolex what the ....? This was a new watch, I asked how it could be off this much. The response was that sometimes during shipment they get knocked out of whack. Oh well, after about 30 minutes he had me on my way. The guy is really cool and let me watch everything he was doing and explained each step. It was great to see inside and get a look at the movement. In the end he only charged me ten bucks for the work, I gave him and 20 and told him lunch was on me.
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1 May 2009, 07:16 AM | #2 |
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Good to hear you`re back on track
I just got my Explorer today, and cant wait to get it on my wrist! |
1 May 2009, 07:18 AM | #3 |
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Sounds great! Explorer is an awesome watch!
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1 May 2009, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the update Russell. Did you specify what variance you wanted, +2 secs, +1 and so on?
Be sure to lets us know how it fares. Good luck.
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1 May 2009, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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I think he set it at an average of about +2ish.
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1 May 2009, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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Nice to have a watchmaker nearby who cares.
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1 May 2009, 12:28 PM | #7 |
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1 May 2009, 11:10 AM | #8 |
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Where is he?
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1 May 2009, 11:20 AM | #9 |
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Nice gesture from both you and the watch maker
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1 May 2009, 01:46 PM | #10 |
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Endless Time, Springfield Mo. Ask for Danely, he I knows some stuff-
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1 May 2009, 11:21 AM | #11 |
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Great experience, glad you have an independent that cares about keeping you informed.
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1 May 2009, 11:41 AM | #12 |
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Sounds great. How did the pressure test go after he sealed the back on? Did he have the equipment to do that?
I always wondered about having a watchmaker open the watch but then not having the pressure testing equipment to ensure it was thoroughly sealed. Thoughts?
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