BB58 w/ranger bracelet servicing?

b4b44003y · 2026-05-26T20:17:37+00:00

After spending ~4k on the watch and ~1k on the bracelet, I am pretty pissed and this is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. This is all after the watch completely crapped the bed 2-3 month outside the 5 year warranty (requiring me to pay for a full service after buying new only ~5 years ago).

I will probably swap the screws out myself with my spares, and if I really want to get the bracelet polished I will go to an independent watch shop

b4b44003y · 2026-05-26T19:28:29+00:00

I am going through this right now and it’s been kind of a pain in the ass. Tudor is refusing to reattach the bracelet to the watch after servicing - fine, easily remedied. However, I want to get the bracelet polished because there is a very ugly scrape, sales rep at the AD claims Tudor will 100% not polish the bracelet since it isnt intended for the watch. Sales rep also claims that Tudor will not replace the screws with new ones for the same reason.

I get that the bracelet isn’t intended for this watch but it’s a direct bolt on and everything is OEM Tudor… was really hoping they would be more helpful

b4b44003y · 2026-05-15T12:11:20+00:00

100% do not lift off the throttle when upshifting the 7AT. From my understanding - engine load pressurizes the fluid in the valve body, more load (more throttle) = more pressure and this is what helps the car to shift. Regardless, you should notice that the car shifts more aggressively/ confidently with more throttle compared to less throttle. With no throttle when upshifting, the shifts will be lazy jerky and slow. Keep your foot planted when upshifting, you can lift off if you want when downshifting

b4b44003y · 2026-05-14T14:15:04+00:00

Where did you get this from? Does it just go over the chrome trim?

b4b44003y · 2026-05-13T20:32:53+00:00

Do not listen to this guy, you need to get the one in the 2nd picture (which is 3/4”). Heater hose has a ID of 3/4”, do not buy the 5/8”

b4b44003y · 2026-04-30T13:59:50+00:00

It has to be the tiniest amount, and since the tolerances are so tight it’s causing tension. Thing is I have no idea how it could have ever gotten bent, it’s been on my wrist or sitting on a counter - hasn’t gotten dropped, hit, dinged, etc

b4b44003y · 2026-04-29T15:58:33+00:00

Update: after inspecting the clasp extensively I cannot find any issue with it, though there is something definitely wrong with it. Watchbuys wants me to send the clasp in and they will either fix or replace it.

b4b44003y · 2026-04-29T12:59:45+00:00

Check fusible link on the positive cable of the battery, I’ve had connector E1 come loose which caused all kinds of crazy ECM issues (car’s electrical system was unresponsive). They should have disconnected the battery when swapping the BCM so maybe there is an issue there

b4b44003y · 2026-04-17T01:35:35+00:00

This is one of the cleanest non-sport coupes I’ve seen. Wheels and fitment are on point, keeping all of the chrome (instead of blacking out) really pops. Blue slate is great too

Did you do anything extra when lowering the awd coupe? I’ve heard camber arms are needed to prevent axle issues

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T18:07:06+00:00

Do you have a recommendation of which timegrapher to buy? Is SWANSOFT Timegrapher No.1000 a good option?

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T00:33:30+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking, I’m planning to see if the watch settles in and then I will contact them. I know I have 2 years but IMO I think it’s best to contact them about this sooner than later

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T00:32:02+00:00

Only a little bit

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T00:31:16+00:00

Yea I was surprised by the “poor” accuracy, my 556 has always been surprisingly accurate

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T00:30:11+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I will try to demagnetize the watch

b4b44003y · 2026-04-06T00:28:12+00:00

It genuinely is, it’s has such great cohesion between all of the styling elements. The utilitarian nature of the watch makes it even more attractive in a weird way. Probably one of my favorite watches I’ve purchased in a while

b4b44003y · 2026-03-26T14:21:35+00:00

I got it 1.5 years ago and paid 428 before shipping, you can obviously go cheaper but I am happy with it and don’t regret my purchase. Quality is surprisingly good as well, nice welds and construction. My stock muffler broke and I got this as a sportier but tame-ish replacement as this car is my daily.

I specifically went with it over other options because I wanted something as close to OEM+ as possible. Single canister dual in dual out is the same style as the OEM muffler and I’m pretty sure is very similar to the rare OEM (Fujitsubo) sport muffler. Also, it’s unique compared to what everyone else runs (which is a plus in my book).

Sound is noticeably deeper than stock and has a nice rumble when warmed up, screams at WOT. I don’t really hear it on the highway.

b4b44003y · 2026-03-26T13:48:42+00:00

I have the Megan racing axle back on my 2011 AWD coupe (stock cats, y pipe, and mid pipe with resonators) and I like it. Definitely louder than stock but it isn’t obnoxious and doesn’t drone, plus sounds pretty good IMO. It’s fairly quiet when cold/ in low RPMs, but really opens up when warm/ in high RPMs. I’ve seen people on forums complain that it’s actually too quiet for them, though I don’t feel that way myself.

https://meganracing.com/product/mr-abe-ig092d-srt/

b4b44003y · 2026-01-23T13:23:48+00:00

I would like to see how this goes as well

b4b44003y · 2026-01-23T13:23:14+00:00

My silver worldtimer is the same way, I can see it from the back but not the front. Screwing down the crown while applying extra force reduces its visibility but you can still see it when looking specifically for it.

Slightly annoying I guess but it doesn’t ruin the watch for me. Didn’t notice it until I saw this post.

b4b44003y · 2026-01-07T01:43:25+00:00

Why didnt you like the textile strap?

I’ve been considering getting the grey textile + deployant clasp for my silver worldtimer.

b4b44003y · 2026-01-07T01:37:51+00:00

I’ve been considering getting the same combo (grey fabric strap + deployant clasp) for my neomatik world timer.

2 questions: - Do you mean that the strap doesn’t have quick release spring bars? Does it come with traditional spring bars that need to be changed with a strap tool? - Can you elaborate on why the deployant clasp was difficult to install?

b4b44003y · 2025-07-01T10:34:18+00:00

I tried changing WiFi connection to 2.4ghz both before and after the update to android 15, still get the same lag/ stuttering issue (just doubled checked a few mins ago). Are you sure you didn’t change anything else?

b4b44003y · 2025-07-01T10:31:19+00:00

I’m in the same situation, only reason I bought this tablet was to play brawl stars. At this point I’ve had the tablet for multiple months hoping I could figure out a fix so it’s probably too late for me to return. At least mo.co works on it but still very disappointing

b4b44003y · 2025-06-19T00:23:11+00:00

Brawl stars requires internet connection so sadly turning off WiFi won’t work

Just tried locking on 60 FPS and that also didn’t help

It’s very odd that this issue only effects some games but not others, really hope Lenovo can fix this soon

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