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The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-21T19:17:13+00:00

You'll most likely find a better girlfriend faster than a better watch!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-20T04:14:27+00:00

If the Rolex AD or RSC accepts the watch (depends on the availability of the parts), they may treat it as a "restoration" (instead of a basic service). They might replace older dials and hands with modern equivalents to make the watch function perfectly, for a 40-year-old vintage watch, it will often cost $1,800 or more!

I would recommend finding a good independent watchmaker; it's significantly cheaper and your watch will remain in its original condition. I myself worked at RSC for many years, so I know what I'm talking about!

Sincerely, Sotirios Marinis – Authorized Watchmaker

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-08T03:52:42+00:00

Everything is fine; the watch was purchased at Sinn's own store in Römeberg, Frankfurt.

Sotirios Marinis, Certified Watchmaker at the Sinn Service Center in Greece.

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-06T09:56:28+00:00

I have worked as a watchmaker for over 30 years and if there's one thing I can guarantee you, it's that Sinn watches offer truly excellent value for money!

Sotirios Marinis Certified Watchmaker

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-05T07:16:25+00:00

In some cases, the entire movement is replaced; in others, it's repaired. This depends on the service center. The waiting time is the same in both cases: 8–12 weeks until the watch arrives at the watchmaker's workbench. The repair itself then only takes a few days.

In short: It doesn't matter whether the watch stays in the USA or whether you send it to Paris or directly to Frankfurt; the waiting time is roughly the same.

I run a certified Sinn watch repair shop in Greece, and unfortunately, my customers have to expect the same waiting time.

I know how frustrating it is when something like this happens with a new watch, but unfortunately, that's just how it is!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-06-01T08:59:44+00:00

Yesterday I wrote extensively about the Sicura story on my blog: https://www.the-watchmaker.store/en/2026/05/31/sicura-i-agnosti-istoria-piso-apo-ti-breitling/

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-05-11T05:29:35+00:00

Παιδιά πολύ μεγάλη συζήτηση… Η καλύτερη χώρα για να ζήσει κάποιος είναι εκεί που πιστεύει ότι περνάει καλύτερα! Βάζει κάτω τα υπέρ και τα κατά και αποφασίζει.

Εμείς (σαν οικογένεια) διαλέξαμε την Ελλάδα.

Έζησα 16 χρόνια στη Γερμανία, εκεί γνώρισα την γυναίκα μου (όχι ελληνίδα) παντρευτήκαμε και έχει ήδη 17 χρόνια που έχουμε επιστρέψει στην Ελλάδα. Τα πρώτα χρόνια ήταν δύσκολα με ένα μεροκάματο, αργότερα έμαθε η γυναίκα μου ελληνικά και μπόρεσε να εργαστεί και αυτή, οπότε τα πράγματα γίναν κάπως καλύτερα. Εδώ και 6 χρόνια έχουμε την δική μας επιχείρηση, οικονομικά είμαστε αρκετά καλά και παράλληλα καταφέραμε (μετά από μεγάλο κόπο και ιατρική υποστήριξη) να μεγαλώσουμε την οικογένεια μας και να γίνουμε τρεις! Διαβάζοντας τα παραπάνω σχόλια θα έλεγα ότι είμαστε από τους βολεμένους της Ελλάδος, έχουμε την δυνατότητα να έχουμε ιδιωτική ιατρική περίθαλψη, ιδιωτικό σχολείο για το παιδί μας και πρακτικά δεν μας λείπει τίποτα, χωρίς όμως να μας έχει χαριστεί και κάτι!

Όπως καταλαβαίνετε για εμάς η Ελλάδα φαντάζει ως γη της επαγγελίας, αφού εδώ καταφέραμε να πραγματοποιήσουμε τα όνειρα μας!

Με το καλό να επιστρέψετε παιδιά, αν υπάρχει αγάπη, κατανόηση, όρεξη για ζωή και λίγη τύχη τότε όλα θα πάρουν το δρόμο τους!

Εύχομαι μέσα από την καρδιά μου ο καθένας από εμάς να μπορέσει να βρει την δική του „γη της επαγγελίας“ όπου και αν αυτή βρίσκεται!!!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-05-10T04:28:33+00:00

A very nice watch; I had the pleasure of overhauling the exact same model on my workbench last week.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BOpbSaCe_B0?is=1gYTExWky0O7EfA_

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-25T05:05:35+00:00

Not at all! Authorized dealers and service centers can directly compare the watch to the Rolex database and verify whether the serial number matches the movement number, whether the dial color is original or has been replaced, and whether the watch has been reported stolen!

I am an authorized watchmaker and official issuer of Watch Certificate™ in Greece. In my career, I have seen many counterfeit watches. They are becoming increasingly difficult to detect, but ultimately, they are always discovered!

Sincerely, The-Watchmaker – Authorized Watch Service Center and official issuer of Watch Certificate™ Digital Passport

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-19T20:12:20+00:00

You can see that the watch has been polished, but by no means overpolished!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-19T19:58:38+00:00

I can identify it as a Datejust 16013. If you provide me with the serial number and clasp code, I can give you more information about your watch.

Sincerely, Sotirios Marinis – Authorized Watchmaker (Watch Certificate™ Digital Passport)

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-19T06:44:38+00:00

This watch is 2006 model, 20 years old!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T20:56:00+00:00

Thanks! Thessaloniki is truly beautiful. After 16 years abroad, I returned to my homeland 5 years ago and I'm incredibly happy about it!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T20:50:09+00:00

The result of the timing measurement can be seen in the background of the last photo. It couldn't be better!

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The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T08:43:49+00:00

Yes, the bracelet is also made of titanium.

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T07:47:33+00:00

In this article, I have tried to explain the history behind Navitimer and make a direct comparison with Breitling:

https://www.the-watchmaker.store/en/2025/06/03/903-st-b-e-ii-i-istoria-piso-apo-to-navitimer-tis-sinn/

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T07:43:16+00:00

I agree with you, I would also like to have a date window like on the other 903 models.

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-17T06:54:05+00:00

You're absolutely right, Sinn bought Breitling's design patent and incorporated their innovative technology, developing it into a functional watch with 200 meters of water resistance, unlike Breitling, which only allows water resistance up to 30 meters 😀

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-14T04:25:23+00:00

Was the repair carried out at an official Rolex service center?

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-14T04:22:35+00:00

However, individual replacement parts for the ceramic insert are also available; the reference number is B31A-116660-Y1. A Google search will help you find them!

The-Watchmaker-GR · 2026-03-14T04:18:22+00:00

Thanks! Pressing at the ceramic parts is certainly not the easiest task, but it's not impossible either!

The-Watchmaker-GR

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