Roxy and Brian, I was referring to a "high" polish as in example of Rolex. Bracelet outer links satin, inner links high polish. Watch case also shows both examples on different planes. High polish inner links then cover with special tape "carefully" and satin the outer links. Done many @ per Rolex. Roxy, as a jeweler you full well know the term. I have not worked with titanium. We would sandblast the Yachtmaster bezels, then high polish the numerals "carefully" @ per Rolex.
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10-08-11: Cruz123for better or for worse I took Cruz123's advice & joined the Omega forum on watchuseek.com & did several searches yest. for Omega 2225.80.00 service/repair. I found (repeatedly) that people were highly recommending (1) Nesbit's watch repair in Seattle, WA, (2) another fellow called Jay Taylor - looks like he's an independent, don't know where in the USA & (3) RSC in Dallas, TX. Albert, this RSC shop might be worth checking out since you are in Dallas yourself (don't know what the initials stand for). Thanks. |
(3) RSC in Dallas, TX. Thank you, I've been setting up a new laptop and getting packed for RMAF so I've not been paying as much attention to the forums. I'll check when I return, but I'm inclined to leave it as is since they did not charge me (anything) when I ask the finish be redone. |
10-07-11: AlbertporterHello Albert, just wanted to follow-up with you re. my recent experience with Omega service. I shipped the NJ office my Omega Seamaster Chrono 300M for full service. Once they received the watch they detailed what was going to be serviced which was as follows - complete dismantling of movement so that they could oil & lube the same, all watch hands replaced, crown replaced, all push buttons replaced, all seal rings replaced, I had dinged the bezel so I had them replace that as well, polish braclet & clasp, re-secure braclet at watch end. Omega service NJ took 2.5 months to get the service done (which was a painful wait) but they were very reasonable about the pricing. Cost me less than $1000 & it would have been much less if I hadn't asked for the bezel replacement. That bezel was expensive! The watch service comes with a 2 year warranty (just like any new luxury watch you buy). I received the watch yesterday - it looks brand new! I wound it up by hand & in my watch winder. Working great so far..... I was very antsy shipping my watch but I paid extra for the shipping insurance at FedEx & Fedex did a great job get the watch to them & back in 2 days transit time each way. Thus far I'm quite pleased with what Omega Service NJ has done for me. Plus, on the phone, they were very courteous & answered all my questions without rushing me. |
I don't have one but a manufacturer friend of mine loves the new iPod Nano and wears it as a watch. Various companies make sports bands for this model, and there are currently 18 faces to choose from in addition to the ability to play music. http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/features.html When I posted this link, you scroll half way down to view watch faces. |
Just an update. I traded my Omega Seamaster for a new, less expensive watch. I was frustrated by the very expensive Omega factory quote I received (mentioned in earlier threads). So it went to a well respected shop here in Dallas who restored it to new performance. Unfortunately after two tries they could not duplicate the original finish on the Titanium. Even worse, I was the only one who noticed the defect, a series of micro "flat" grind spots where the original was an unbroken, flawless blended abrasion that gave the Titanium it's elegant look. Frustrated, I traded the Seamaster for a (German made) Damasko which keeps excellent time. It's rugged, attractive and very comfortable on the wrist. Image here: Damasko DC56 If I ever decide to go crazy on a watch again I would buy a Rolex Explorer. They cost too much given my income in this current economy so I'll likely die with the Damasko. |
Edit to my earlier post- practically gave away both Rolexes that I owned and bought a Tag Heuer Aquaracer, brushed silver dial. Very nice and superb wrist feel, to say nothing of its accuracy and aesthetic. I bought a matching aquaracer for my wife w/ a stunning black MOP dial. No regrets, but do miss the Explorer and vintage oyster perpetual! |
. When I did wear a watch, I wore Raymond Weil. I owned several of their models. After I got my first iPhone in 2008, I stopped wearing watches. My iPhone became my timepiece. I offered to give my watches to my 16 year-old son, he said "no thanks"...he uses his iPhone as a timepiece also. My grown daughter came by and emptied my drawer of unused watches, she wears them as fashion accessories..she also uses her iPhone as her primary timepiece. Because I use my iPhone as my timepiece, I find a watch redundant. . |
It is apparent now that people who stop wearing watches because they use their phones to tell the time do not value watches as jewelry, or for their intrinsic beauty. I find no problem with that at all, but there are those of us, like myself, who simply appreciate watches for what they are, and enjoy having that little heartbeat going on their wrist. I feel naked without it. |
. Roxy, I do appreciate their intrinsic beauty and their workmanship. Since I never really cared for jewelry, once the smartphone made a separate timepiece redundant, I just stopped wearing them. I have a buddy that collects watches, but he doesn't wear a watch. Kinda like my LP's...... I own 3,000 of them and appreciate them for what they are, but I overwhelmingly listen to digital. . |
I don't look at watches as jewelry or a statement but as an appreciation of fine art, when done correctly. As all things art, it is subjective. If I could afford a bevy of fine watches, I'd buy them if only to admire their craftsmanship and the different takes on them. Thank god I'm poor and can only afford the occasional stereo upgrade. |
Isochronism Surrounded by art and beauty all your life, combined with hard work. Sounds good to me! That's the same scenario as my career in photography, back in the early days when I drove to the location, captured the ideal image on large format then stayed up all night developing film and printing zone 6 fine art prints my clients demanded early the next morning. There is a connection between these things we love and work for. |
Mitch4t, No, there are no clients to support film photography and most (all?) the labs here have closed their doors. It's sad, I often pull out pages of 35MM Kodachrome of my family or a photo assignment and have fond memories. I have thousands and thousands of images stored now. I did Southwest Airlines for nearly 10 years and traveled extensively. Those images are magic to revisit. Everything from Mardi Gras to ski photography in Utah. |
Brianmgrarcom Digital is fine, it's better than film in some ways and worse in others. It's what we have now, Kodak is bankrupt and I don't know if Fuji even makes their specialized slow speed films anymore. I never shot anything faster than 100 ASA and mostly 32 speed or slower. I plan on purchasing Lightroom when I change computers. I've used Apple computers since my first desktop, many years before my first digital camera. It seems they have forgotten the pro users that stuck with them when they were on the rocks and near failure. All they seem to be able to do now is crank out iPhones and won't spare a tiny crew that could produce a refresh on the long overdue, Pro Tower. |
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I wear a Victorinox Alliance 241474. It's a nice quartz movement with a black dial, black leather strap and shows the date. That's all I personally need so it took me awhile to find something I liked with only the features that I needed. I guess it was similar to my quest to find my next integrated amp. Why pay more for features you'll never use? It's too bad about Kodak. I live in Rochester so the bankruptcy really hits home. When I was a kid, Kodak employed 65,000 people here. I heard on the radio this morning that when they emerge from bankruptcy in September it will be down to 2,000. It's amazing to drive by the factory these days. Closed down businesses everywhere around it. Still, our economy here has rebounded quite well as all these ex Kodak employees started up dozens of small buisinesses in imaging, medical technology, chemicals and so on. This city would be nothing had it not been for George Eastman and Kodak. |
