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Originally Posted by tvp2003
Watch newb here...
My dad gave me this watch (which used to be my grandpa’s) about 15-20 years ago. It worked fine (just had to restart it occasionally) but I stopped wearing it probably 10+ years ago. I’ve obviously kept it and while I don’t really have plans to wear it again, I’m not sure if I should get it serviced just to keep it working (it doesn’t seem to want to start again even though I’ve tried winding it and “shaking” it).
Should I bother at this point? And how much should I expect to pay? Recommendations on repair/service shops are also appreciated... |
That is a sweet watch. There's just something about something timeless with a subtle patina to it that is just... awesome.
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Originally Posted by Sliver
Hey do you ever use that spinning bezel thing, or is it more of a decoration?
I'm looking at getting a Seiko 5. The Internet is telling me it's a great bang-for-buck watch and I've never really had a watch beyond an old Ironman or my Samsung smart watch. It sounds like the 5 is a good beginner nice watch.
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I on occasion use the bezel to give me an idea how much time has passed since I wanted to start tracking time, but most people will just remember a time and calculate how much time has passed.
The Seiko 5 is a fantastic watch and value wise, punches way above its weight class. In the watch world, I'd metaphorically compare it to something akin to a fully loaded Honda Accord. A fully loaded Accord is still an excellent car, but not really a car guy car. However, it's still an excellent product and should be a reliable and premium daily driver with tons of bells and whistles you'd appreciate.