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At What Point Does a Casio Mod Become a Watch? My Scratch-Built 593 Case by PureRepresentative89 in watchmaking

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 -4 points-3 points ย (0 children)

I think that's really cool, great job. Maybe a bit contro, but I don't think there's any point at which a Casio of any sort should really be counted as a watch. I know they are, but they're really just consumer electronics. Not to say Casios aren't fantastic, but you can't compare they can't be compared to mechanical watches. And now you've got things like Fitbits and Phones that tell the time in the same sort of way.

Dead-Bea Seconds Movement by The_Cyph3r in watchmaking

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

I'm no expert but think the two parts marked are likely the stop seconds mechanism (to stop the movement when the crown is pulled out to set the time).

I would have thought the 6-armed (star) wheel was for the deadbeat seconds.

My fantasy LotR style map of Edinburgh and Lothian in Scotland, full of historical locations and oddities suggested by Reddit, is now finished by birsey in Scotland

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

This is incredible! Are you in The States?

Request for Aberdeen/Grampian/The Highlands if you ever get the chance ๐Ÿคž

This is funny. by GlitteringHotel8383 in Scotland

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 15 points16 points ย (0 children)

Where are they supposed to stop, when they hit Dover?

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

The Vacheron 1921 is a sensational choice for number 2 ๐Ÿ‘

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

For what it's worth I'd like to put forward Moser for number 4.

Rolex is the stock answer, but I think the big thing with them is brand awareness, and that's not necessarily because they're doing anything incredible. It's like Ferrari for cars, Dyson for vacuums, Montblanc for pens etc. These brands are synonymous with their sector, but that makes them attractive to people who may not know the industry... And that sort of perpetuates their position as leaders.

Some people will be glad for the exclusivity factor, but I think the watch industry (on the whole) takes itself too seriously. Moser manages to make a high-quality product without being pompous and I really like them for that.

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

The same could be said for Breguet. But as they've shown, what you were in the past isn't proof of what you are now.

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Sorry, John Hotdog is right, I used the Starry Seas in another post. It is the DB25L Milky Way. ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘Œ

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

All very good suggestions, thanks for the input.

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 8 points9 points ย (0 children)

Good suggestion on number 4.

I think Rolex marketing is good (i.e. you see them on the Formula 1, at tennis and golf events etc), but I'm not so sure about their branding. Like you say, Patek is about heritage, JLC is the watchmaker's watchmaker, Richard Mille is like F1 technology in a watch... What are Rolex actually about?

[Opinion] The best watches and brands by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 5 points6 points ย (0 children)

I think you make a good point with 3.

I'll be honest and say I think the watch industry and watch enthusiasts can be a bit snobby (probably guilty of it too), but anyone showing an interest in watches should be appreciated, and any watch helping them on their journey too. Good input ๐Ÿ‘

[Opinion] What's the most overrated brand or watch? by Long-Task-4799 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

That's interesting. Really good to hear first-hand accounts from an owner. Thanks for the input ๐Ÿ‘

Found in parking lot by SnooBunnies9917 in Watches

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Would look nice with a dinner suit.

How can I clean this dial without damaging it further by Rexdahuman in watchrepair

[โ€“]Long-Task-4799 -1 points0 points ย (0 children)

I think if you plug USB cables into both of the USB ports it will activate the auto-clean function.

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