The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[cchen]

ok, I can stop being lazy, form US website..
Complete Service From $385 USD
Battery Service From $46 USD

sounds ok to me, though can someone tell me how often quartz really needs "complete" service. I don't care for the service every X year thing, but I do want to know when it is reasonable to do complete service (excluding the simple water tightness/battery change/if I want case polished thing). 10yr for quartz?

My friend’s was after 9 years. Quartz only need service if it stops working and the battery is fresh.

 

[clee1982]

My friend’s was after 9 years. Quartz only need service if it stops working and the battery is fresh.

Thanks!

 

[Belligero]

Agreed; when it comes to quartz, it either runs or it doesn't. Just take it for movement repair/replacement when it stops running and it's not the battery's fault.

Spring Drive and that other high-maintenance quartz movement from Piaget (700P) are about the only exceptions I can think of offhand.

 

[usctrojans31]

No love for the microbrands?

It was just an overall vibe thing. Didn't click with a few of the makers, which detracted from the experience.

 

[sartoriale]

 

[bdeuce22]

Recently picked this up. Solo XL

 

[Dino944]

Recently picked this up. Solo XL

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I'm a big fan of Tanks. Congrats and enjoy your new watch!

 

[TheWraith]

That Cartier is a beauty.

 

[sliq]

I'm a big fan of Tanks. Congrats and enjoy your new watch!

Your CPCP is very pleasing to the eye!

 

[Dino944]

Your CPCP is very pleasing to the eye!

Thank you !

 

[bigbadbuff]

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Beautiful JLC Master Control Chronograph with sector dial. Must not buy . . .

There seems to be a lot of love/hate of this one, I really like it. I want to see it on the wrist first but I would love to own one myself.

 

[atia2]

There seems to be a lot of love/hate of this one

Yes, love one font, hate the other!

 

[atia2]

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That is impeccable. As a Speedmaster owner, I can admit when I'm beaten!

 

[MrUnderwood]

There seems to be a lot of love/hate of this one, I really like it. I want to see it on the wrist first but I would love to own one myself.

True, i really do not like that one. (And i am a hugh JLC fan normally), was truly dissapointed then i saw them unveiled.

 

[sartoriale]

That is impeccable. As a Speedmaster owner, I can admit when I'm beaten!

Speedmasters are great! I am wearing one today;-)
Those UG Compax watches copied the early Daytonas, but the movement was a caliber UG 84-L1873 (Lemania) same as the Omega cal.861