Alright folks, I've done a search, but... service... I don't
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Alright folks, I've done a search, but... service... I don't
really feel like dicking around anymore to get the scoop:
UX hydros: Have to go back to Germany still for a battery, or did that last RGM upgrade fix that problem?
My memory is that the oil filled Sinns are the last still needing transatlantic trips, but a search of Sinn service didn't yield the recent thread I wanted to double check.
UX hydros: Have to go back to Germany still for a battery, or did that last RGM upgrade fix that problem?
My memory is that the oil filled Sinns are the last still needing transatlantic trips, but a search of Sinn service didn't yield the recent thread I wanted to double check.
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I spoke to watchbuys recently and the guy told me they were going to start servicing oil filled watches in the US "soon", whatever that means. Good luck!
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oil goes to Germany. Ar can be done in US at RGM.
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Re: Alright folks, I've done a search, but... service... I d
It means keep checking back with us so we can try and sell you something.deepcdvr wrote:I spoke to watchbuys recently and the guy told me they were going to start servicing oil filled watches in the US "soon", whatever that means. Good luck!
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Re: Alright folks, I've done a search, but... service... I d
How hard can it be to change the battery and put some oil in the case?
If these watches were affordable for me I would try do it myself...
Too bad because the dial of the UX is Sinn's best in my opinion.
If these watches were affordable for me I would try do it myself...
Too bad because the dial of the UX is Sinn's best in my opinion.
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WordSCM64 wrote:It means keep checking back with us so we can try and sell you something.deepcdvr wrote:I spoke to watchbuys recently and the guy told me they were going to start servicing oil filled watches in the US "soon", whatever that means. Good luck!
I was actually calling to complain about something and during the conversation the oil subject came up and that's when he said they would be servicing them here soon. Nevertheless, I believe I read a post somewhere that confirmed it (but I'm old and shell shocked, so I may have just dreamed about it)
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Jeff posted this in September of last year:
I was actually talking to Rob at Watchbuys today, and this came up, so he sent me the long answer:
"Sinn has no plans to provide service for oil filled quartz watches outside of their Frankfurt workshops. The machines used to service these watches are built by Sinn, are one of a kind and take of a very large amount of space.
We have visited the area of Sinn's workshops where these watches are produced, and the machines and space required for those machines is almost the size of a traditional large computer server room.
They restrict access to both this room and all of the machines as they consider the technology and equipment to be proprietary.
To replicate this equipment in other location or country while at the same time restricting access to protect the technology and patents is not possible."
I was actually talking to Rob at Watchbuys today, and this came up, so he sent me the long answer:
"Sinn has no plans to provide service for oil filled quartz watches outside of their Frankfurt workshops. The machines used to service these watches are built by Sinn, are one of a kind and take of a very large amount of space.
We have visited the area of Sinn's workshops where these watches are produced, and the machines and space required for those machines is almost the size of a traditional large computer server room.
They restrict access to both this room and all of the machines as they consider the technology and equipment to be proprietary.
To replicate this equipment in other location or country while at the same time restricting access to protect the technology and patents is not possible."
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This.carlodwc wrote:How hard can it be to change the battery and put some oil in the case?
If these watches were affordable for me I would try do it myself...
Too bad because the dial of the UX is Sinn's best in my opinion.
It can't be too hard to do, and even if Sinn has a room sized machine, it still sometimes leaves a bubble in the watch anyway.
There was a thread a long time ago on EoT where a guy put a small piece of a rubber sponge in the case of his oil filled watch and it solved the bubble problem because it could expand/contract as needed.
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Re: Alright folks, I've done a search, but... service... I d
If that worked without losing too much oil, couldn't the battery change be done at home and add this small expanding rubber piece if needed? It seems like it wouldn't be a problem if the watch is left face down.namor wrote:This.carlodwc wrote:How hard can it be to change the battery and put some oil in the case?
If these watches were affordable for me I would try do it myself...
Too bad because the dial of the UX is Sinn's best in my opinion.
It can't be too hard to do, and even if Sinn has a room sized machine, it still sometimes leaves a bubble in the watch anyway.
There was a thread a long time ago on EoT where a guy put a small piece of a rubber sponge in the case of his oil filled watch and it solved the bubble problem because it could expand/contract as needed.
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I love the watch but it comes with an invisible countdown timer. It seems like everyone flips theirs before it needs to back to der fatherland.
Anyone here know what that service costs?
Seiko solved a similar potential problem in the new 9F GS by separating the movement and battery compartments.
Anyone here know what that service costs?
Seiko solved a similar potential problem in the new 9F GS by separating the movement and battery compartments.
only accurate watches are interesting
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Actually I have seen posts where people filled their casios with oil, at home as mods or just because they liked to experiment. One could just buy some extra oil...Torrid wrote:If that worked without losing too much oil, couldn't the battery change be done at home and add this small expanding rubber piece if needed? It seems like it wouldn't be a problem if the watch is left face down.namor wrote:This.carlodwc wrote:How hard can it be to change the battery and put some oil in the case?
If these watches were affordable for me I would try do it myself...
Too bad because the dial of the UX is Sinn's best in my opinion.
It can't be too hard to do, and even if Sinn has a room sized machine, it still sometimes leaves a bubble in the watch anyway.
There was a thread a long time ago on EoT where a guy put a small piece of a rubber sponge in the case of his oil filled watch and it solved the bubble problem because it could expand/contract as needed.
While nowdays the shipping to Germany is pretty fast, it is also expensive and introduces potential loss or damage. I can see having to send a Patek that costs tens of thousands, back to the company but certain Sinn models are not that expensive and it seems that the overall cost of service/shipping would be disproportionate.
I remember that Bell & Ross had a similar diver watch filled with oil, anyone know how that one is usually serviced?
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I don't care for the oil at all, but I love the looks of the UX.
I wish they would create my perfect Sinn; UX dial & handset, U2 domed crystal, U1 case & movement.
I wish they would create my perfect Sinn; UX dial & handset, U2 domed crystal, U1 case & movement.
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Hummm, sounds like you are getting into modding?hoppyjr wrote:I don't care for the oil at all, but I love the looks of the UX.
I wish they would create my perfect Sinn; UX dial & handset, U2 domed crystal, U1 case & movement.
Joking aside I think the same, who cares about the oil? The UX dial/hands are awesome looking. I could even live with the quartz movement... just make it easy to replace the batteries...
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Yeah, Sinns are shit watches.
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