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Does Anyone Have a Genuine Use for the Watch?
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Same. Im just waiting on some technical details such as the max range from my phone to still get notifications, durability tests for wearing the watch while playing sports, and battery life. It would be useful to track my daily fitness level. Maybe if I see numbers on how out of shape I am, then I may be more motivated to do something about it.
I've never serviced my Hamilton. Bought I suspect I eventually will. And yes it will be much more expensive than the $10 in replacement batteries that I might have used over the last 7 or so years.
Automatics aren't logical. But they are an impressive bit of technology.
I've always worked under the "rule" (as many collectors do) that a daily will need a service every 3 years, and one worn less frequently about every 5.
Remember that servicing it is like servicing a car. You're replacing and re-oiling parts BEFORE they break. Once they have broken, they're far more expensive to fix or replace.
Having a collection as large as mine (70+ pieces) it's certainly paid off to have learnt how to do basic servicing. And I have a very good local watchmaker who can service things for a fraction of the cost of the manufacturer - fine for watches I will always keep. The investment pieces I usually send off to the manufacturer.
I'm in the market for a new watch. Had used my Seiko Arctura for years. I paid about 400$ for it back then.
So to me, I don't really care about "genuine" or practical use in a watch. I just want a new fashionable watch that looks subtle and comfortable on the wrist. If I can tell time in a precise and speedy way, then it meets my technical requirement.
I think the Apple Watch hits all the right marks. The integration with iOS and its extra sets of features are only assets for me.
So I will definitely get one, just a matter of when and what model.
So to me, I don't really care about "genuine" or practical use in a watch. I just want a new fashionable watch that looks subtle and comfortable on the wrist. If I can tell time in a precise and speedy way, then it meets my technical requirement.
I think the Apple Watch hits all the right marks. The integration with iOS and its extra sets of features are only assets for me.
So I will definitely get one, just a matter of when and what model.
But you don't have to update your Seiko every year. The trouble with an
watch is if you want the latest features you will need to update every year.
Hmm, I didn't know that. My Hamilton isn't a super expensive watch by any means. But probably prudent that I take it in to a watch repair place and get it serviced. Assuming I don't go to the Tourneau Store, or the manufacturer, how much should I pay for something like that?
But you don't have to update your Seiko every year. The trouble with an
Some people still use an iPad 2, because it does most of the things people want from an iPad, and does them well enough that they haven't seen the need to upgrade such an expensive device so quickly.
I suspect the same will be true of the Apple Watch. Especially if these are meant to be more than just another piece of tech. Apple already supports older devices a lot longer than many other tech companies do. I have no doubt an Apple Watch purchased at launch next year will run very well for several years to come.
Where I work I am not allowed to use my phone at all. Technically it's not even supposed to be on me or it should be turned off. So being able to see at a glance who just tried calling me or texted would be a nice feature. However, I'm fairly certain watches with this kind of capability will be banned before too long anyway.
I'm not sure how much these things are in the US (as I guess from your username), but here in the UK I pay around £60-70 for a service from my local guy for a "standard" automatic watch. For a piece with a day/date complication, or chronograph, you're going to pay more of course.
My Longines chrono cost £350 to send back to the manufacturer for a service. That was a £1300 watch new. But for that money they did clean it all up, replace the crown and stem and repolish the bracelet.
I've paid as little as £180 for a service on a basic vintage Omega from them. Never serviced my Hamiltons (I only have two - one 3 years old, only worn infrequently in summer, one a military issue that was serviced just before I bought it 4 years ago) but they should be able to quote you before you send it off.
If you're not sure about local watchmakers/repair places, might pay to join a forum like watchuseek or TimeZone and ask there.