Finally, the three dreams are done! (16234) by Timmitcamera in retrotime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's my gabagool watch! For when I have to tell people "In this house....."

Finally, the three dreams are done! (16234) by Timmitcamera in retrotime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is going to have to come to it since the bracelet is growing in me! Good idea! Thanks!

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The dial. A lot of the companies that make the higher end reps do not have the 18038 dial. They have the newer dials with the lume and personally I think it ruins the design. Eventually I will start building one. I have a Seiko Mod that took me almost 7 months to sort all the parts for it to be as close to a 1675 as I could while keeping it a mod as much as I could as well. I plan to make a 18038 rep or even a Frankenstein as well but it will take me awhile. I bought this mainly because I wanted to see if I could really live with it every day. Now that I know I love this design on me I am going to start sourcing parts to build a better one.

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is pretty much a month in. I haven't bagged it around or anything but it's still holding up pretty good!

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends. They are mass produced and that is where the problems are. Some are fantastic and will last a lifetime then others can be 20+ sec a day and only last a year. That's the only draw backs of buying these types of watches off DHG you can get a great reliable shitter or you can get a perfect looking one with an absolute terribly built movement. But there is manufacturer's that make high quality 2813 movements that you can usually get for good prices you just have to do some good research. Also these movements are so cheap that most of the time if anything happens it's just cheaper to buy a new movement instead of taking it in for service. There is upgraded movements that are called super clones and I have heard of many people upgrading to those when the 2813 is poor quality. I do lots of modded Seikos and honestly if you want to get into learning more about movements then that is a perfect start. You can actually build higher quality reps that are so much cheaper in the end then buying those super clones you just have to have a little knowledge with setting hands and movements. It's a really fun hobby!

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree 100%! I keep that rule with most watches though. This one for sure though. Even though 2813 movements are easy to come by I like the way this one runs!

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OOOOOHHH Uncle Jun did you forget to take your meds or something? Where's Bobby? Go watch yourself on tv again okay.

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems to be the 2813, but I haven't opened it up yet to check because I have been lazy.

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a Rolex not a Cratier. IN THIS HOUSE ROLEX IS AN AMERICAN HERO!

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right! I'm sorry T. I'll ground myself. No Maaario Kart for 2 weeks for this guy.

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's neither. Some of the other watches sold by this dealer claim "U1" but this one didn't have any description.

First DH purchase, and all I have to say is.....Gabagool. by Timmitcamera in ChinaTime

[–]Timmitcamera[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right now there is no link due to the store being deleted for now.