Devedander Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 So asside from shredding tape and plastic all over the place, what do you do when you get your watches? I figure check the casback, hand alignment, wind through all the days, check the corwn at each set location and tighten it down and check any screws. Then for SS I have found all my watches have sharp edges so I am working on filing down all the sharp edges to a more pleasant feeling corner. I have heard of people tearing the whole watch down to pieces and oiling, polishing etc every part... do tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 For reps, I do the same routine as yours plus refinishing the case and bracelet to the best of my cretan abilities. Then I shoot 50 pictures of it, LOL. As for genuines-- I just throw em on. And 50 pictures here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpops Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Size it, wear it. I'll notice any problems while it's on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I usually tear my watches down to an empty case when I get them. But it's usually because I end up using only the case for a project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 First I pick up the package to feel how heavy it is... if it feels light i immediately get worried that it's a piece of crap. Next, I make sure it works and put it on to see how it looks. Lastly, time for a strap change because the rep strap is usually not up to snuff although lately i've been getting pretty good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Size it, wear it. I'll notice any problems while it's on my wrist. Second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Second that! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 +1 And another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaca22 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) .... Edited November 12, 2007 by vaca22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennies Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 And ANOTHER! +3? +4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 1. Give her a careful shake to check for loose parts. 2. A few winds if necessary, then Check for a moving second hand & listen to her heart. 3. Check the alignment of the dial,... 4. I set the time to 6 and check the date wheel,.. 5. Wind her up, and set her aside for few hours to check timekeeping,... Finally if all is well,.. I check her strap or band..then I size her and mount her..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 For screw-in crown models, clean the threads and lube with silicone grease. This goes a long way to improving functionality and reliability. Also remove the case back and lube the seal. Other stuff, remove bracelet and give the watch a good cleaning. I usually install new spring bars or quality after market strap screws on Pams. I don't know if anyone has noticed, but these watches usually arrive filthy from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) I immediately wind it & set it on a watch winder for the next few days occasionally popping the back to regulate the time, as close to perfect as I can get it before wearing it. As soon as that's done, check & grease all the gaskets & O-rings, then pressure test it & wear it. If necessary, I'll do all the immediate mods I can (i.e., bezel insert, CGs, etc). Edited January 4, 2007 by gioarmani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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