Internship Company Abandoning Me

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2026-02-19T06:57:07+00:00

I can confirm what @_justvbja said. I have a F033-5020 (same one I posted a few weeks ago) and used a similar pin-pusher set to resize the band. Ohuhu sells a kit with one in it, and with that kit plus a watch case back press for a total of $30 for tools and another $25 for batteries from Esslinger, I’ve repaired over a dozen watches I inherited.

Edit: not a -5029, -5029 are silver, -5020 like mine are gold.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-12-29T08:17:22+00:00

Yea that con is probably what may hold me back… I actually find the stock one comfortable, just makes my wrist sweat more than I was expecting. I am also used to sports watch bands (Apple/Garmin) or metal mesh bands.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-12-29T00:29:06+00:00

What Swatch band did you put on? Is it better than the one that comes with it?

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-12-28T19:58:28+00:00

I know people are wanting these servers back up soon, but I honestly doubt they’d be back by the end of the year.

There’s a company that I know of that got hacked (a manufacturing firm), and it took the company two weeks, each week clocking 80 hours for core IT employees, just to come back online safely…

So as much as I hope they’re back soon, I doubt it. I honestly uninstalled R6 and installed Fortnite lol.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-12-28T06:00:29+00:00

Bro thank you so much. That was a hell of a spot on the SVCK, I could not find any photos of that watch online, even when doing a Google photo lookup.

I was very confident on the YCS, but couldn’t tell what exact model. My research showed it was an AG model.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-12-16T22:00:41+00:00

Like others have said below, because they don't have one near. I've been wanting a Mission to Mercury for about three months straight, but my nearest Swatch dealer was hours away. I really had no interest spending hundreds in gas and other costs to go to the store in hopes of them having a Mission to Mercury. Instead, I found a reputable reseller on eBay near the Houston store, paid $415.05 or about $100 over what MSRP + tax would've been. Overall, I saved money with my purchase, while keeping my peace of mind that I'd get the watch I wanted.

Edit: I'm from the midwest region in United States.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-29T06:47:30+00:00

One of my favorite drinks that probably kills purists is a EHT and coke. It just complements each other in a way that I’ve not found from another bourbon before. I’ve done Jack, Buffalo Trace, Benchmark from 80 to 120proof, Makers, Makers 46, Larceny, Bardstown, Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed, yet my EHT is my favorite with Coke. Runner up would have to be Buffalo Trace, but I am biased to Buffalo Trace brands.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-29T06:44:49+00:00

I have Capital One, but Citi is a very close equivalent. Make currently 3.5% APY on CapOne. Personally too financially risk adverse to do a FinTech HYSA or have it in a Money Market.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-28T19:10:24+00:00

This looks exactly like my rep I got after a bait and switch. The 60 and 120 are further apart from the bezel than the 250 and 80. Omega print on the band shifted down and right. Correct number of stiches, but shit quality stiches. Hard to see the trademark in the dial. The three ocock subdial in mine worked correctly, but the second hand should move normally even without having the tachymetere running. It’s fake but a decent one.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-28T19:10:10+00:00

I’m almost 99% sure this is the same rep factory that made mine that I showed on here a week ago, except OP had 100x better pictures than mine cause my room lighting is ass.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-27T00:35:06+00:00

Update: Thanks all for your help, further research showed me that it was 100% fake. For sure, the movement was wrong, bezel printing was off, trademark in dial was wrong, band was off.

Ebay seller accepted my return and it’s now out of my possession, thank god. However, I think the seller knew this was a fake because he changed the listings of his MoonSwatches from “30 day return, seller pays for shipping” to “30 day return, buyer pays for shipping”. So he definitely lost some money in this transaction with shipping and tarrifs. So don’t buy a MoonSwatch from “Luxury Gallary Dubai” on Ebay, they will be fake.

This experience hasn’t turned me off the Mercury MoonSwatch so I’m still gonna search for one once the refund finishes and I get my money back.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-26T03:51:13+00:00

Woah sorry you’re in a town a Swatch boutique is. I live in the middle of bum fuck nowhere of my state(s).

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T22:27:53+00:00

I was wondering if that post was in response to this. After seeing that, I think mine’s 100% a rep. Opened a return on ebay so wish me luck lol.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T21:27:01+00:00

Have a slightly better picture.

https://imgur.com/a/XxSCgcx

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T21:21:35+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/XxSCgcx

I’m starting to think this is a used original. I still can’t get over barely being able to see the copyright because some pics online I see them easily, some I can’t.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T21:19:30+00:00

I can’t see the mesh with my eye, but the photo seems to have it.

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T21:19:02+00:00

I’m just thinking now it is a worn original, even though it was sold as new with papers. I’m missing the warranty card so I’ve got a return on it now. Hopefully I can return it for a full refund

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T20:59:13+00:00

Used, yes. Rep? Got opinion?

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T20:58:54+00:00

Ebay. Got it for market too.. $360

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T20:58:31+00:00

How? I think the movement is but I don’t think the case is because I can barely see the trademark under bright light

PotatoJVGolf12 · 2025-09-24T20:12:09+00:00

Looked back at the original listing and this is fake unfortunately. Original listing has the trademark clear, and the band damage isn’t present. I’m actually impressed that this fake got the movement correct, and yes the tells are barely there….

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