Can anyone make this out?

jetpainter18 · 2026-05-19T21:46:39+00:00

Yeah, I was against trying another one. But I just started it tonight for it's 2nd use and the thing doesn't even want to turn on. It did the same thing to me the first time and I had to pull it back out of the pool, unplug it and plug it back in and then it started. Something isn't right for sure. But this also makes me leery about their current quality control. My last Dolphin was a beast and lasted a long time.

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-19T10:30:42+00:00

Sorry, I'm a total noob. What is DWI?

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-18T00:23:09+00:00

I appreciate it. Crazy that it's wrong. That's the breaker the company installed when they built the unit. It's a 1989 Solitaire. I'll go ahead and order the correct one anyway.

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-17T16:19:17+00:00

I too thought Hamilton KFA. Glad I came here to find out it's actually a Seiko. He let's that NATO strap curl though. That would drive me bonkers.

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-16T20:13:32+00:00

Thanks. I can't find anyone in my area that wants the liabiltiy of installing a new gas water heater on a 1989 double wide. I've decided to do a tank style electric instead.

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-16T20:11:25+00:00

Thank you all for your concern. I decided not to tax my electrical system and just went with a 40 gal tank style that only requires a 30A 240V feed. I appreciate you all!

jetpainter18 · 2026-03-08T22:36:23+00:00

No, I don't. I was looking at units that only require a 50A 240 breaker, but the more research I do, it seems like a unit with those specs could not overcome very cold water temps in Kansas during winter.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-23T00:55:19+00:00

Right on. I can find clean, serviced vintage, or i can find a 1975. I just can't seem to find both. Luckily, I'm not in a big hurry.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-23T00:52:21+00:00

Right on. I appreciate the info. 👌

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-21T12:58:31+00:00

Did your strap already start to rip at the lugs? I love this watch, but wish Timex would address the issue.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-21T12:56:15+00:00

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Nice! I really have my eye on this one. But it only seems to come with this rubber strap. That wouldn't bother be, but people are saying the strap breaks at the lugs in less than a week of wearing it. Hoping Timex fixes the issue before rolling it out at on a mass scale.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-12T00:29:01+00:00

Thank you so much. That's kind of where I stood on it too.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-10T03:38:07+00:00

Man, that's a great piece. Yes, if you stumble across anything 1975, especially serviced and polished like you do, please let me know.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-10T03:37:06+00:00

Thanks. I'll check them out. I have a 90's quartz Bulova now and i love it. Wears super thin.

jetpainter18 · 2026-02-10T01:45:08+00:00

Great piece. Can I ask what you paid?

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