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    Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
    I had a citizen eco drive that was really good, but not what you’d call quality (was good for an every day watch)
    I bought one of these a few years ago. Really nice watch and using it as a trial to see if I could look after it and then upgrade to a top brand. I'm about to replace to the glass for the third time and discovered I can't be trusted with an expensive watch as I keep catching it on door frames. I was tempted by the Samsung 3.
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      Originally posted by BlueSharp View Post
      ...I keep catching it on door frames.
      I did this as well when I upgraded to the Seamaster. The automatic movement makes it so much thicker than the Tag... no real damage yet though.
      Last edited by wattaj; 2 September 2020, 11:26. Reason: Speillng.
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        I tried 'Automatic' watches in the past and I don't move my wrist enough to keep them 'charged'. I'm guessing the quality watches have a finely engineered automatic device which requires less movement?

        U have had multiple eco-drives since they first came out. I still have three, one of which is 10+ years old, which all still work.

        Trying a Pulsar Solar currently, which appears to be as good as the Citizens, with a mineral face for 1/2 the price.

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          Interesting article for watch obsessives, particularly Submariner and derivatives.

          Rolex Dive Watches: Submariner vs. Sea-Dweller vs. Deepsea - Gray and Sons Jewelry & Watch Specialists Blog
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            Originally posted by NigelJK View Post
            I tried 'Automatic' watches in the past and I don't move my wrist enough to keep them 'charged'. I'm guessing the quality watches have a finely engineered automatic device which requires less movement?

            U have had multiple eco-drives since they first came out. I still have three, one of which is 10+ years old, which all still work.

            Trying a Pulsar Solar currently, which appears to be as good as the Citizens, with a mineral face for 1/2 the price.
            That's the same problem I had with my TAG. A friend of mine who is so into his watches that he started up his own luxury watch company, suggested I try a watch winder that rotates the watch when you're not using it. I had never heard of these but it sounded a good idea although I didn't get round to buying one though.

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              Originally posted by NigelJK View Post
              I tried 'Automatic' watches in the past and I don't move my wrist enough to keep them 'charged'.
              I have PMed you some websites that will help with that problem.

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                Nothing on my wrist.

                I’ve got a TAG Chronograph Link Automatic upstairs.

                Needs a service, but can’t be arsed paying £400 to get it done.

                Might one day as I think they are still over £1k second hand.

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                  Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
                  I have PMed you some websites that will help with that problem.
                  Someone had to type that

                  My next door neighbour has a cabinet that slowly rotates his watch collection.

                  More money than sense.

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                    Originally posted by BABABlackSheep View Post
                    Someone had to type that

                    My next door neighbour has a cabinet that slowly rotates his watch collection.

                    More money than sense.
                    He can't afford a butler to do it.
                    "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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                      Originally posted by Paddy View Post
                      He can't afford a butler to do it.
                      Who needs a butler when a 60yo guy has a 30yo thai bride.

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