A thread for all 'faults'

[Oceanklassik]

At the recent gathering, a member asked if any of us had heard of a common problem with the Speedmaster (reduce) and none of us have the immediate answer. Right? So, if there is a 'Watch Issues' thread in the Omega folder, some one may have already shared this information much earlier.

It's about sharing information and not running any watch brand(s) down. It's up to any individual if you want to believe the information wholly but there are other sources to verify the information in this Internet age. And if these problems/issues are commonly raised, then it is also good as feedback to these watch brands to rectify them.

[pegasi]

At the recent gathering, a member asked if any of us had heard of a common problem with the Speedmaster (reduce) and none of us have the immediate answer.

Erh...I think that was not exactly an issue but a common concern with the piggyback chrono movement. But then, yes, it could be one of those things. Support you.

[Oceanklassik]

Another klassik example here:

http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/106363...lasp-finishing

Will you have known if not for Mr uglybaba? Will this information help a potential buyer decide? Will this information assist a potential buyer from checking on a pre-owned or PI piece that he/she is buying?

Yes, yes ... yes!!

[Ender]

Rolex - price.
Panerai - price.

Hahahahahhah! Mods, pls delete if not appropriate.


Ender

[ac_wong75]

If creating a stand-alone thread/section for this is not feasible, may be can consider to capitalise on the 'Other Watches' thread to try it out. Don't we already have individual threads for Ball, Breitling, IWC, JLC, Omega, Panerai, Sinn, Tag Heuer, Japanese Brands"? For example under 'Panerai', we can have a "Watch Issues" thread and collate all these problems/issues of any PAM models in it. So if some one intends to buy say a PAM233 and wants to know if there is any common fault/problem with this watch model, he/she can go into the thread to read up. Same goes for the other watch brands.

I think the above would work.. but again wasn't sure initially reading your proposal so do apologise if I got it wrong...

[pegasi]

Is this work-in-progress or thrown out of the window?

[triton]

the cases highlighted seems more individual watch as there is 'not enough' statistics to confirm that it is a common 'fault' or 'flaw' of a watch movement.

currently, sg-roc is consolidating all relevant threads together. as such, in due time where there is more evidence to indicate a watch movement has a particular 'fault' or 'flaw'; the thread title will be modified accordingly and possible be made stickies.

as such, it is classified as KIV for the time being.

Is this work-in-progress or thrown out of the window?

[pegasi]

the cases highlighted seems more individual watch as there is 'not enough' statistics to confirm that it is a common 'fault' or 'flaw' of a watch movement.

currently, sg-roc is consolidating all relevant threads together. as such, in due time where there is more evidence to indicate a watch movement has a particular 'fault' or 'flaw'; the thread title will be modified accordingly and possible be made stickies.

as such, it is classified as KIV for the time being.

Makes sense. Thanks for reply.

[triton]

it is a good idea.

may i know where can we get these experts to come on board?

how do we know these experts are not biased when it comes to put forth their opinions?

putting a title against their nick is no issue.

We should start different threads for different brand, maybe start of with the common brands 1st.
Put 1 or 2 experts to be like a consultant to help answer the queries.
Make known to others that they are consultants so that members know who they should follow.
Example you can add the title Rolex consultant to his nick...

[taxico]

Rsc.

[taxico]

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[triton]

this thread is about issues with watches.

if you are referring to issues with forum posting, then it will be in another thread.

to answer your question, it is a limitation set on minimum characters needed for a post to be allowed. with minimum characters required, it is a system setting inherent from source.

Hi,

This idea came across my mind recently over some conversations I had with some watch aficionados. I'm not sure how feasible this is or not but I am wondering if we can have a thread (may be few) that compiles all types of faults/problems with watches that we own/come across. Some faults/problems may be common among some watch models. It will also be good to compile those repairs that are made to the faults/problems listed.

For example, let's use Sinn U1. One common problem I read is the double layers of anti-reflective (AR) coats on both sides of the glass, that visible scratches seem almost inevitable no matter how one uses the watch. One solution to this is to remove one layer or even both layers of the coats. So may be under the thread title "Common Watch Problems", we can have this information shared.

If a thread of this nature is troublesome to create as a stand-alone, we can consider to create some kinda' folder(s) in the existing "Other Brands". This is also only workable if everyone is willing to share those faults/problems and the type of rectification(s)/solution(s) of their watches.

This idea is not to run down any particular watch brand/model but merely for sharing of knowledge and allowing those who wish to buy any watch to understand what the pros/cons may be.

What do you think?

Rsc.

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