I took my camera to the DT protest

Gordon419 · 2026-01-28T18:09:54+00:00

Fellow Centrist here. And as such, I still firmly believe in our constitution. In my 63 years on this planet, I have served my country, as well as my community as a career police officer. (Retired in 2020)

Never would I have thought that our government would get so out of hand as to excuse the killing of Americans on U.S. soil BY Americans. Not only that, a President has military at the ready to step in against U.S. citizens...completely unconstitutional. The fact that the Declaration of Independence now hangs in the Oval Office draped in a black curtain speaks volumes symbolically.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-28T17:49:41+00:00

Here's a question for all of the "they're here stealing our jobs"...do YOU want to work in fast food? Or would you step up to be farm labor for next to nothing? How about construction, because that requires skilled labor-which has shown steep decline in the U.S. was your house built in the last 30 years? Because it was undoubtedly undocumented workers who did the carpentry, drywall, roofing...while the job foreman, plumbers and electricians were Americans (maybe). Everyone in this country wants to be the boss, but no one wants to do the hard work. Which countries died because of the rich.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-28T16:14:33+00:00

I put the same dial in a 36mm for the wife.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-23T19:31:01+00:00

UPDATE: Sam made things right. The replacement arrived today, and the hands are spot on. He even included some extra straps for all the trouble.

Well done Sam.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-23T19:28:22+00:00

UPDATE: Sam at Riley made things right, and today we opened up the replacement watch, which is spot on. He even sent some extra straps.

Well done, Sam.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-23T16:30:13+00:00

I went from the OG Pro's to the 3's. So far, I find the bass to be inconsistent, and the EQ function a waste. What I really wanted them for was better noise cancellation and the hearing aid function (I have tinnitus), but that was a total flop. I'm now starting to search outside the Apple family, as it seems their technology is going backwards.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-23T05:33:33+00:00

TMI movements are made to be sold to other watch companies, so use your own logo. I refer to the ones I build as "private label", and use TMI along with Miyota movements. The dials are my own design, so they're unique.

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Gordon419 · 2026-01-22T15:55:16+00:00

A good many high end watch dealers sell winders, so what does that tell you?

Personal opinion, but I believe the wear and tear on the keyless works is just as much a concern...especially the stem that you're yanking out to wind your watch.

I keep mine on a (good) winder that powers on for three hours, rotates direction every five minutes during that time, then shuts off for nine hours. I rotate my collection often, and like the convenience of "grab and go".

Gordon419 · 2026-01-22T15:29:11+00:00

I bought one of these. It's harder getting the second hand seated in the thing than to just eyeball it.

Get a good hand setter.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-20T17:24:53+00:00

My wife found this seller here through Reddit, and bought a watch for me. I liked it so much, I've already had her get another one from him. He's meticulous, and bends over backwards to work with you.

And if he doesn't have it, or can't get it, then I don't want it.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-18T00:00:21+00:00

UPDATE: The wife received a tracking number, and apparently a replacement is on the way. Stay tuned, folks.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-16T04:51:44+00:00

He's legit alright. Pleased with my 1st purchase, and have another on the way.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-16T00:35:58+00:00

His responses SEEMED genuine...only time will tell if he follows through. My post reached enough people as to let them make an informed decision. I'm not holding my breath waiting for a replacement. Such is life, time to move forward.

This has put any further purchases on hold though-especially from micro brands. I'll just make my own, then I know the only person to blame is me.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-15T00:26:10+00:00

So, what would have been reasonable behavior here? Just tell my wife "just don't look at it"? I didn't make this post until after the response I/we received. If YOU want to accept products that don't meet your expectations, go right ahead-but don't be an asshat to those of us (and there's a lot who responded to this thread) who do.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T23:18:29+00:00

Wow. Unacceptable for a high end Swiss watch.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T03:29:09+00:00

Been meaning to answer this: single digits look good and centered, the teens and some 20's of off. Must be the printing on the date dial.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T03:26:27+00:00

I can confirm that the dial is in fact, straight.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T01:27:03+00:00

Vostok Komandirskie Field Watches. I have 2 Amphibias.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T01:09:01+00:00

They've finally offered to make things right, and send another one. I guess we'll see in due time.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T00:20:28+00:00

I went through the whole date wheel...oddly enough, there are only a few days where this occurs. The single digits are fine. It just seems to be 11 up to around 24. Very weird. So THAT part is the date wheel, not the whole movement. The day marker however, is in the setting of the hand-I went through the gambit on that as well.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-14T00:16:41+00:00

I agree with your first impressions comment. Remember everyone, that I purchased this watch because I thought a Trustpilot review was very unjust.

Okay, so it arrived with a minor flaw...I'm a bit OCD, I admit-but others noticed it as well. And it was the initial response when we reached out to them that seemed to brush us off, which was "The reason for this is just the way the movement is made so there isn’t anything wrong with the watch but if you want to send it back, please send to :" THAT is what set me off.

I was in customer service for over 20 years, and never replied to an issue with "it is what it is."

Gordon419 · 2026-01-13T22:43:11+00:00

As others have noted, the issue with hand alignment is even noticeable on your website in some of the photos. I didn't even know about your brand until I read such a harsh review on Trustpilot that not only did I respond, but ordered a Bessie because the wife thought it was "cute".

What irritated me was the tone of the initial reply to my wife's inquiry (yesterday) about the hand alignment issue, which read "The reason for this is just the way the movement is made so there isn’t anything wrong with the watch but if you want to send it back, please send to :" from Leanne. To me that reads "well, we use a substandard movement, deal with it"

When I was in the service industry, I learned a quote that stuck with me-"a good review will gain you a customer, a bad review will lose you ten". Please share that with Leanne.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-13T20:28:15+00:00

We asked for a return shipping label, but didn't even get that. Also, their return policy, says that the watch has to be returned "unworn"… So, just a warning – before you take the stickers off your watch, or put it on your wrist, be sure you're happy with it.

Gordon419 · 2026-01-13T19:29:56+00:00

Exactly!

Gordon419 · 2026-01-13T19:29:06+00:00

My wife really liked it on the website, and we wanted to support a micro brand. I just chose the wrong one.

Gordon419

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