UmpaHimself 222 Posted March 3, 2015 Unfortunately this came with a loose caseback so I finally had the gaskets greased, sealed and pressure tested by a watchmaker today. He was impressed at my (not bragging) knowledge of watches and movements (all thanks to the rep hobby) so he decided to show me a few watches he had in for repair including what I think was a Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Chrono Ref 1752140. It was pretty sweet to say the least but he stated the owner kept it in bad shape. Hexa K500 Wristie by tylerswatches, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted March 3, 2015 Dress watch? Lovely that! You get this from Toro's special? Yes! Very good value for money! Only problems: lume is quite poor and the strap is crap (and the replacements must be tweacked as I did because the bucle "pin" is 4mm large...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusky27 1,787 Posted March 3, 2015 now there's something you don't see everyday^^ still speedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted March 3, 2015 Hey, for $70 I thought what the hell. It's not bad.... Good looking watch and price plus Timex... "it takes a licking and keeps on ticking" I wonder, do they still use that slogan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? Really is amazing how I can make a stunning looking watch in person look this bad... I have a talent.. not a good one mind you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? It arrived!!! Spooky that we were just talking about this a couple of hours ago Looks fantastic! Love it mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? It arrived!!! Spooky that we were just talking about this a couple of hours ago Looks fantastic! Love it mate Tracking is poor mate, its still showing up as being in their Distribution Centre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? It arrived!!! Spooky that we were just talking about this a couple of hours ago Looks fantastic! Love it mate Tracking is poor mate, its still showing up as being in their Distribution Centre At least you've got it now and it looks amazing! Enjoy mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? It arrived!!! Spooky that we were just talking about this a couple of hours ago Looks fantastic! Love it mate Tracking is poor mate, its still showing up as being in their Distribution Centre At least you've got it now and it looks amazing! Enjoy mate But... there's a but I'm afraid.. It's running about 2.5 to 3 seconds fast per MINUTE! For a watch that was meant to have had a service, that's a bit poor... Or, due to the fact that it was only sent in some bubble wrap in a jiffy bag, not sure the movement's had a bash.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted March 3, 2015 But... there's a but I'm afraid.. It's running about 2.5 to 3 seconds fast per MINUTE! For a watch that was meant to have had a service, that's a bit poor... Or, due to the fact that it was only sent in some bubble wrap in a jiffy bag, not sure the movement's had a bash.... Ahhhh that's bollocks mate! I've sent watches in the past just in bubble wrap and a jiffy bag, but the watch is that well wrapped in the bubble wrap you can't even see it and could throw it off the wall and it would be OK. It come a long way insufficiently wrapped? Hopefully its an easy fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martijn0007 3 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? Really is amazing how I can make a stunning looking watch in person look this bad... I have a talent.. not a good one mind you! Very nice JB! Love that watch Is that one of profs crystals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted March 3, 2015 But... there's a but I'm afraid.. It's running about 2.5 to 3 seconds fast per MINUTE! For a watch that was meant to have had a service, that's a bit poor... Or, due to the fact that it was only sent in some bubble wrap in a jiffy bag, not sure the movement's had a bash.... Ahhhh that's bollocks mate! I've sent watches in the past just in bubble wrap and a jiffy bag, but the watch is that well wrapped in the bubble wrap you can't even see it and could throw it off the wall and it would be OK. It come a long way insufficiently wrapped? Hopefully its an easy fix. Agree, if well wrapped then no issue.. But the package was delivered through the letter box, so you can tell from that, that it wasn't a major amount of Bubble Wrap.. Came from Singapore.. Anyhoo, this is a Wristy Thread... Back to this then for the rest of the day.. Spot the Crystal? Really is amazing how I can make a stunning looking watch in person look this bad... I have a talent.. not a good one mind you! Very nice JB! Love that watch Is that one of profs crystals? Cheers Martijn, its a Domi crystal... very good it is too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 3, 2015 Too many APs here, better throw in a Patek.... but don't worry it's a nice chunky chronograph, the 5980r DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge-(WhoreHay) 261 Posted March 3, 2015 The more I look at the ProHunter line, the more I want to get one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge-(WhoreHay) 261 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? Really is amazing how I can make a stunning looking watch in person look this bad... I have a talent.. not a good one mind you! I hope you're not wearing the same shirt and pants as yours truly, Omar! (scary!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted March 3, 2015 Spot the Crystal? Really is amazing how I can make a stunning looking watch in person look this bad... I have a talent.. not a good one mind you! I hope you're not wearing the same shirt and pants as yours truly, Omar! (scary!) Great minds and all that Jorge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
