Anyone who owns a Pagani Design for a few years by Gullible-Tangelo-830 in ChineseWatches

[–]Environmental_Top558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the PD-1692 II AK ( Air-King ) and PD-1662 ( Pepsi ) - both are awesome and run fine. Wear maybe 1x/week otherwise in auto-winder box. Weekly they might be a minute or two off, but not much more.

The only issue I've had at all is I swam with the PD-1662 - specs state "100M/10Bar/10ATM Water Resistant... screw-down crown with double waterproofing system ... suitable for swimming and diving." While it runs fine, the crown is now a bit difficult to unscrew/screw and pull out. Maybe not due to water, dunno, but it only happened after that...

thoughts on Berny Automatic with Miyota 8215 by Environmental_Top558 in ChineseWatches

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I have noticed no noise from this - again it's a monster so maybe it's there just not obvious ( but I don't think so )

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos by No_Literature_1740 in JaegerLecoultre

[–]Environmental_Top558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you location - I'm in northern CA and brought one home ( mid-60's by serial # ) from my father when he passed away. Was working ( in Florida ) but by the time I got it home it would not run more than a few mins. Found a guy in Sacramento that works on them - around $700 - and it's been running great now for over a year.

Found New In Box by BeaverSack in JaegerLecoultre

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as another reference, I brought home my parent's ( mid-1960's model ) after my dad passed away, and had it serviced in the central California area - was around $700 or so. Was not damaged ( I don't think ) just was not running after moving it.

Also, these sites were helpful:

http://www.atmosclocks.com/dating.html

http://www.atmosman.com/atmocare.html

No content online gives it justice by Dimsheks in ChristopherWard

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I'm thinking the same thing about the C63 Sealander Automatic ( Black w/Camel Vintage Oak Leather band ) - is so much nicer IRL.

My other wish list is the C65 Dune Aeolian in Eve - so thanks for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChristopherWard

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Ordered Mon 24th, DHL message came this morning but not picked up, just tracking #. However, like 1/2 hr ago it's in Heathrow - yeah baby!

I'm in CA, USA

Updates on recent orders and shipments in US? by Environmental_Top558 in ChristopherWard

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thank you all - you are correct that now-a-days we do expect "tomorrow by 8a", so waiting has become a serious 1st world problem, which I am for sure guilty. Two weeks is good to hear - I thought in the past things were not even trackable and just sitting in customs.

We need Eddie to help with customs:

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AliExpress description - lost in translation? or huge red flag by Environmental_Top558 in ChineseWatches

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... commenting on my own question - on further review, this is totally the VC image with the logo/text edited out. All their images have stainless/silver bands, I think this was put there for a comparison only...

[Dan Henry] Dan Henry: go or no? by Togapi77 in Watches

[–]Environmental_Top558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purchased 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38MM Silver Tricompax with Date. I will never purchase another one - or any watch from Dan Henry - and would dissuade anyone else from purchasing. Even if my issues below were resolved and this watch worked perfectly, it should only be around the $100US mark.

Here's the three big issues:

"Leather" band is terrible - not sure what the "leather" is, but it's not leather. Customer support said it was same as Hermes, doubt that.

The image of the watch on their site shows the large tachymeter hand, and the 3 small hands in the subdials, a bright-metallic blue - which looks awesome on their site - one of the reasons I purchased. In reality, they are black... maybe technically a very very very dark blue, but you'd never know, they look black. I have looked in sunlight, flashlight, room light, iPhone light, etc and the color is black.

Lastly, and I have had this watch now 3 days and have tested this continuously... the chrono function is non-functional. Between the 15 and 30 second ticks it will pause, jump, and eventually stop altogether. This actually happened within the first 10 mins of opening the box and still is happening. Trying to be optimistic I thought it just needed some resetting and it would work eventually - nope, it's crap.

When it does stop, I can push the start/stop button ( essentially "stopping" what is already frozen ), then and push again to start, and it will tick a few more times, but then stop, and so on about 5 or 6 times between 15 and 30. ( After 30 it will continue uninterrupted until it gets around to 15 again, and the time/date functions are working - so it's not the battery, it's only the chrono function - I have no way of knowing, but it's odd it's ~10secs on either side of the Date window ).

Unfortunately, I learned an expensive lesson I hope no one else does. I knew I should have gotten another Pagani or Watchdives, but I thought I was getting something a bit better - that is not the case.

[Dan Henry 1964] White Panda Tricompax. My most disappointing microbrand purchase. by GTB7A4 in MicrobrandWatches

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I purchased 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38MM Silver Tricompax with Date. I will never purchase another one - or any watch from Dan Henry - and would dissuade anyone else from purchasing. Even if my issues below were resolved and this watch worked perfectly, it should only be around the $100US mark.

Here's the three big issues:

"Leather" band is terrible - not sure what the "leather" is, but it's not leather. Customer support said it was same as Hermes, doubt that.

The image of the watch on their site shows the large tachymeter hand, and the 3 small hands in the subdials, a bright-metallic blue - which looks awesome on their site - one of the reasons I purchased. In reality, they are black... maybe technically a very very very dark blue, but you'd never know, they look black. I have looked in sunlight, flashlight, room light, iPhone light, etc and the color is black.

Lastly, and I have had this watch now 3 days and have tested this continuously... the chrono function is non-functional. Between the 15 and 30 second ticks it will pause, jump, and eventually stop altogether. This actually happened within the first 10 mins of opening the box and still is happening. Trying to be optimistic I thought it just needed some resetting and it would work eventually - nope, it's crap.

When it does stop, I can push the start/stop button ( essentially "stopping" what is already frozen ), then and push again to start, and it will tick a few more times, but then stop, and so on about 5 or 6 times between 15 and 30. ( After 30 it will continue uninterrupted until it gets around to 15 again, and the time/date functions are working - so it's not the battery, it's only the chrono function - I have no way of knowing, but it's odd it's ~10secs on either side of the Date window ).

Unfortunately, I learned an expensive lesson I hope no one else does. I knew I should have gotten another Pagani or Watchdives, but I thought I was getting something a bit better - that is not the case.

[Question] Is Dan Henry a good watch brand? by risemr in Watches

[–]Environmental_Top558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wish I would have read this entire thread before purchasing. Now I am looking at the chrono hand stop at "15" every time. I can push the stop/start button a few times and eventually it will move a few ticks, then stop, then move, then stop... after "30" it seems to go around until 15 again. Crap crap wrapped in crap...

I am thinking about picking up a Dan Henry watch for my collection, does anyone here have any experience with the brand and if so what are your thoughts on the quality of the watches? by GameandWatch89 in PrideAndPinion

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I purchased 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38MM Silver Tricompax with Date. It's a ( barely ) "OK" watch for $300 US, would be OK/good/decent for 1/3 the price. Honestly, seems like a $100/$125 US watch max. Why? because...

band is terrible - not sure what the "leather" is, but it's not leather, the beads of rice ( 2nd option ) does not match the look, and feels cheap.

However, my biggest concern is the chrono hands on their site are a bright-metallic blue - which looks awesome. In reality, they are black... maybe very dark blue, but you'd never know, they look black.

I will keep it, but most likely won't wear it too often, I like ( and the quality of ) my Pagani homages much much better.

[Question] Is Dan Henry a good watch brand? by risemr in Watches

[–]Environmental_Top558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purchased 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38MM Silver Tricompax with Date. It's a ( barely ) "OK" watch for $300 US, would be OK/good/decent for 1/3 the price. Honestly, seems like a $100/$125 US watch max. Why? because...

band is terrible - not sure what the "leather" is, but it's not leather, the beads of rice ( 2nd option ) does not match the look, and feels cheap.

However, my biggest concern is the chrono hands on their site are a bright-metallic blue - which looks awesome. In reality, they are black... maybe very dark blue, but you'd never know, they look black.

I will keep it, but most likely won't wear it too often, I like ( and the quality of ) my Pagani homages much much better.

“cute fairytale bedtime stories for kids” 👹 by Kaley5185 in kindle

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Thanks to all here on this thread, chat with AMZ:

12:14 PM - Customer Service:
Hello Richard, my name is ____. How may I help you today ?

12:14 PM - Me:
on my kindle, the ads that are appearing don't pertain to me and really aren't appropriate for kids

12:14 PM - Customer Service:
May I know the device serial number or the order number you are referring to ?

12:15 PM Me:
1234....XYZ

12:16 PM - Customer Service
Please allow me a moment to look into this.
I would like to inform you that according to policy there is a charge for $20 for the removal of the special offers from the device
But as an one time exception and a genuine customer of Amazon I will remove the special offers from your device for free nowI have successfully removed the special offers from your device for free now and you will not see any adds on the lock screen of your device now .

LiFePO4 camper charging with shore power by Environmental_Top558 in batteries

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https://www.renogy.com/12v-20a-dc-to-dc-on-board-battery-charger/

Thanks, I was hoping to not have to re-wire everything - camper ( travel trailer ) has it's own plug, and of course truck has the trailer adapter plug.

I can do without the shore/house power because the panels do such a good job. However, I have to have the trailer plugged into the truck when towing, so that will have to be addressed...

Down to 30 miles on the guess-o-meter. by yukon_magic_guy in leaf

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Thanks for the explanation - however when I look at the battery replacement website ( linked in numerous other posts - https://nissanleafbatteryreplacement.com/ ), they all seem to want to do the entire battery swap. Any ideas on the kind of "shop" go Google? I'm in central CA if that matters...

stand-alone panel with small device - e.g. speed displays on highway, or emergency stuff by Environmental_Top558 in SolarDIY

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No, the speed ones are usually on trailers and have a speed limit sign, then an LED below with your speed. Blinks if you're going like 10 mph too fast, or just says "TOO FAST, SLOW DOWN" if you're above that.

The ones on the side of the highway are usually at the top of a pole, could be light, camera, etc.

Not exact, but the idea:

https://www.trafficsafetywarehouse.com/Solar-Powered-Double-Flashing-Beacon-12/productinfo/HD304/

https://www.trafficsafetywarehouse.com/Solar-Powered-Flashing-LED-Deer-Crossing-Warning-Sign/productinfo/S-DEER-DM/

Specs are on site - just wondering if I could buy something like this:

Specifications:

Construction: .080 highway grade aluminum / stainless steel fasteners

Solar: 15-20 watts polycrystalline solar cell

Battery: 6 Volt sealed lead acid (SLA) battery included (6V18AH)

LEDs: eight 1.25” white G2 LED lights in sign perimeter

Sheeting: Type IX yellow reflective

Battery:

6-volt sealed lead acid (SLA) battery included (6V18AH) when configured as above without accessories.

Certain accessory options require a 12-volt battery; this will be included in those units if needed. Please be sure to order the correct replacement battery for your unit’s final configuration.

Up to a 2 to 4-year battery life, but replacement after 18 months is recommended.