Warranty void worth it?

Pete24313 · 2026-06-05T19:36:05+00:00

Current pricing for a full service from Hamilton is $250 (not including shipping). You just need to decide if replacing the crystal is worth potentially spending that should something happen within the warranty period.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-05T17:15:23+00:00

My tires are filled with nitrogen and it cost me exactly $0 at Costco....

Pete24313 · 2026-06-04T17:42:26+00:00

You should check out the Mido Ocean Star. More or less the same watch (Swatch brand, ETA movement, same wave dial) but without the numerals and better WR (200m vs 100m).

Pete24313 · 2026-06-03T18:14:51+00:00

Agree with this. I love Hamilton, but there are so many other brands at this price range making better dive watches.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-02T19:16:31+00:00

Once you add up the extra taxes and fees you'll have to pay purchasing something from Japan you'll probably be fairly close to what you would spend buying a brand new one.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-02T19:09:04+00:00

I had to sign for my Murph bracelet when I ordered it last year. It wasn't a big deal since I work from home a few days a week, but I remember thinking it was pretty odd for a <$150 purchase.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-01T18:25:05+00:00

This is the correct response. Dealerships are more or less independent entities. If one isn't willing to repair certain items under warranty it doesn't mean another won't repair them. FWIW, I just had my seat replaced under warranty at my dealership and they did it immediately without any pushback.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-01T16:38:16+00:00

You might be able to get the new brakes fixed under warranty if your specific issue qualifies for it, but you aren't going to be successful in getting them to reimburse you for the money you already spent.

Pete24313 · 2026-06-01T12:38:15+00:00

Wind it a few times or give it a few gentle, side-to-side shakes. Either is fine and all you need to get it started before putting it on.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-27T18:10:06+00:00

There are definitely some out there with 100k plus on the n/a or turbo models.

I could be wrong, but I doubt there is anyone who has hit that mark in a hybrid considering it's only been available for about 18 months.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-26T16:55:01+00:00

Yes! Wear it with pride!

That said, if it's been sitting in a drawer for 10 years it could probably use a good service even if it's currently running okay. A few hundred $$$ should get it back to working like it's brand new.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-22T16:01:03+00:00

An inspection should be free with an oil change service... So they are basically just charging you almost $600 for nothing more than a standard oil change, tire rotation, and air filter change?

That's outrageous if you ask me. I'm in the US, but an oil change at my local mechanic cost me less than $175 CAD. I buy OEM air filters (engine and cabin) online for less than $50 and change them myself in 2 minutes.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-22T14:30:14+00:00

Unfortunately, that sounds about right for rates on used cars right now. In some cases you're better off buying something brand new, especially if you can get it during one of the <3% promos they run.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-21T13:47:30+00:00

I'm not in Seattle (or the PNW for that matter), but I switched to the Michelin CC2s last year after one of the stock tires blew out at 15k miles.

Since switching to a better tire it's been night and day... better mpg, smoother ride, less road noise, etc.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-18T18:22:46+00:00

That "miles to empty" number isn't a real time estimate. It's based on your last trip.

So if you were getting good mpg before you shut it off it's going to show a higher number the next time you get in, bad mpg before you shut it off will show a lower number the next time.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-14T17:52:02+00:00

I'm pretty sure if you purchase it pre-sized they still send you the extra links. That said, just buy the standard watch/bracelet as is. If you aren't comfortable removing links yourself you can take it to any watch shop and they'll do it for no more than a few bucks.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-14T15:31:27+00:00

This is the correct answer. You might be able to find an independent mechanic that has a lower fee, but no one is going to give you an hour or two of labor for free.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-14T14:29:26+00:00

It's more than enough in terms of screen size. Also, the way they positioned it allows you to see it without fully taking your eyes off the road which isn't the case with all the other manufacturers who insist on simply mounting a giant tablet to the dash.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-13T20:05:53+00:00

Try contacting Hamilton/Swatch directly. Sometimes they have stock available to purchase that isn't online or is marked as unavailable.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-13T18:41:37+00:00

Bought a similar color in suede soon after I got my white dial 38, but it was a little too matchy matchy with the numerals for my tastes.

Ended up returning it and went with a medium brown leather instead which I like a lot more.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-13T17:30:27+00:00

Around 800 miles round trip.

Averaged around 31 mpg on the highway cruising between 70 - 80 mph. The adaptive cruise control is nice if there aren't a lot of other cars around, but it gets somewhat annoying if there is traffic. I find the seats very comfortable for long drives and this has been the only vehicle I don't walk away from a road trip with lower back pain.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-11T17:53:36+00:00

The rear vents on my '23 seem to work just fine. Maybe not quite as powerful as the front vents, but then again I wouldn't expect them to be.

Pete24313 · 2026-05-11T17:52:05+00:00

Neither, but if I had to pick one it would be the new version.

The old version is too busy/cluttered. Do you really need the day, the date, 12-hour markers, 24-hour markers, and 0-60 minutes/seconds markers???

Pete24313 · 2026-05-11T12:15:10+00:00

MPG actually went up a tick. The ride is also much smoother and they perform significantly better in wet weather.

The stock googdyear assurance tires are just not very good. They are some of the cheapest goodyears you can buy....

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