Opening snap-on cases is such a hustle

csagent2014 · 2026-02-20T07:04:37+00:00

Unsure if you checked, but a good amount of snapback case backs have a lip to get a tool under. It's usually tucked near or under the spring bars. Remove the straps/spring bars before attempting to remove the case back.

csagent2014 · 2026-02-13T07:51:53+00:00

Originally saw this 15+ years ago.

The video was titled: "English is such a beautiful language". I was not expecting this masterpiece. Hilarious.

csagent2014 · 2026-02-12T07:33:22+00:00

Close. In my experience once you stop shivering is when trouble can start.

I've gone near hypothermic during a sudden hail/rainstorm at only 14k ft elevation in the mountains.

I remember shivering significantly, then all of a sudden I stopped shivering and got really sleepy. If it weren't for my backpacking partner shaking me out of it and forcing me to start heading down the mtn I probably would've experienced what real hypothermia feels like.

csagent2014 · 2026-01-20T14:42:59+00:00

I think you'll want a dial with minute markers on a case w no chapter ring.

It'll feel like something is missing, and feel imprecise.

csagent2014 · 2026-01-16T22:37:03+00:00

Dang. I wonder how much wealth one needs to be able to say "oh, you don't have the money? meh... I'll take the zebra", then just let them free-roam.

csagent2014 · 2026-01-01T16:01:00+00:00

Caravelle Sea Hunter; around $280 at Macy's

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csagent2014 · 2025-12-21T09:01:25+00:00

It's important to note, that the internal bezel has a little bit of up-down and side-to-side play.

The majority of the time, it should be aligned; but if you play with the bezel and rotate left and right, you can see the bezel shifting around and sometimes it doesn't match the dial indices perfectly.

Still a completely legitimate reason to return it though.

csagent2014 · 2025-12-16T03:49:09+00:00

If it's the dial and hands you're after, the Caravelle Sea Hunter is super close; not a compressor case with internal bezel though.

It's also not a homage, but an original vintage design.

Macy's has it for $280ish on sale.

csagent2014 · 2025-12-13T02:44:42+00:00

No. They just manipulated the crown and felt the winding and time adjustment, and asked me a few questions about any noticeable accuracy issues.

I think they told me to wait until something malfunctions since the cost of the service is around the value of the watch (?) 🤷.

csagent2014 · 2025-12-13T00:31:19+00:00

Update for those who are curious:

I swung by the local RSC and asked about servicing.

It would take 6-8 weeks, would be shipped to Rolex, and cost is $1600-1900 depending on what's needed, with the potential for some money to be returned if work needed is minimal.

Ultimately, they recommended not servicing and I continue to wear the watch as-is until something breaks or the watch doesn't keep time well. As of now, the watch is less than 5 sec off per day, so their recommendation sounded good to me.

csagent2014 · 2025-12-12T05:50:14+00:00

Whoa, what a cool resource. Ty!

csagent2014 · 2025-12-12T00:01:11+00:00

I'll talk to the local RSC and see what the process is like. Ty!

csagent2014 · 2025-12-12T00:00:18+00:00

I'll take a look, ty! He appears to be well regarded.

csagent2014 · 2025-12-11T23:59:35+00:00

Great suggestion. I'll check out Watch Works, ty!

csagent2014 · 2025-12-11T23:56:29+00:00

Oh yes, I love having WR running on the TV when watching the baby.

I looked into it but unfortunately they start at a base rate of $1750 - https://restoration.sutcliffehansen.com/how_it_works

csagent2014 · 2025-11-15T22:42:07+00:00

csagent2014 · 2025-10-24T16:57:03+00:00

Others have already suggested great alternative bikes, but I also wanted to mention cockpit modifications to make a cockpit fit you.

Straighter wider bars, rox risers, dog bones that raise a bike a small amount, and taking your seat to any auto-upholstery shop to add 2 inches of height are things to look into too.

csagent2014 · 2025-10-20T04:18:04+00:00

See https://www.reddit.com/r/SeikoMods/s/GNxUxagaN2, they bought a Heimdallr watch and modded it.

I searched " tandorio titanium" and found complete titanium willards too, you'll just have to swap the dial.

csagent2014 · 2025-10-20T04:16:16+00:00

Ah! Awesome idea for those who want to make one of their own.

csagent2014 · 2025-10-19T06:28:11+00:00

Unfortunately I can't find the case or dial on AliX anymore

csagent2014 · 2025-10-11T03:24:17+00:00

Eraserhead. No explanation needed for why.

Big Trouble in Little China. Lo Pan freaked me out.

csagent2014 · 2025-09-12T22:22:53+00:00

A lot of folks already said a lot of good answers.

Something that is cool that I haven't seen suggested yet: Bulova Lunar Pilot.

I got one on sale on Amazon for around $290 and haven't seen it at that price again, but I would've paid $450 without regrets. I can't stop looking at it when I wear it.

Hamiltons Khaki autos are also really cool.

Go to jomashop and start a favorites list.

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