dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I am so [censored] off with myself. Dropped my year old Seamaster Professional Chronograph and now the hands don't move. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! In case you can't tell, I'm pretty upset. This was my favorite watch. Weighing up my options but they all look expensive. Unfortunately I haven't yet found a local watchmaker who will work on Asian 7750 so I either: Send to The Zigmeister? Buy a new one? Throw it away and buy something different? What really pisses me off is that this was all my fault. My new rep money will probably go to fix this. I know it's not like someone died or anything. Sorry everybody...I just needed to blow off some steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Try WBK. He sold me the non-chrono SMP for $85 delivered. Can't be too much more for the chrono I assume? Dropping a watch an having it break is a sad loss. Akin to losing a loved one. There is no need to apologize. I hope you can get it resolved at minimal cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Traveller Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 That's a rough one, I would try to look at it as a fun opportunity if you really love the watch you can fix it up, or you can get a newer model that is similar. This is a good excuse to get a new watch with different colors. If you decide to fix it maybe use it as a chance to upgrade the movement or do something like get AR done to it when you're getting it fixed. Another option of course is get a new one, these are reps so not a big deal when they die...but still the sentimental loss is disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks for the sympathy guys. Wow I can't believe that a harmless word like [censored] got censored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think I read the censoring was done by a pre-set program. You mention it was not like someone died. All I can say is that my watch tells me the time. My wife tells me what to do. So if I had my choice........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think the best is to buy a new one, not necessarily the same. Look again in catalogs and websites and choose something new, it will probably cost you the same as sending it, fixing, send back etc. Very sad indeed, but I would still keep proportions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think the best is to buy a new one, not necessarily the same. Look again in catalogs and websites and choose something new, it will probably cost you the same as sending it, fixing, send back etc. Very sad indeed, but I would still keep proportions.. This is what I am considering doing. It's probably the smart thing to do. But every time I look at its poor unmoving form, it just looks at me with such sad, imploring eyes. It's like its saying "please don't leave me...I'm begging you, just give me another chance!" I'm finding it really hard to let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sad to hear that Dangerman. I think this particular rep is awesome... and I think it deserves a repair treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry to hear about the SMP problem. When you say the hands don't move, I take it this means the watch doesn't run anymore? If that is the case, you probably broke the balance staff, if it doesn't run at all, this is the first thing that gets damaged from a shock. There could be other damage, but normally the balance is the only one that suffers. You have a few options available, fix whatever is broken, fully service the watch while getting it fixed, install an ETA in place of the Asian (guessing it's the 12-9-6 layout like mine), or scrap the watch... If there is anything I can do, let me know. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry to hear about the SMP problem. When you say the hands don't move, I take it this means the watch doesn't run anymore? If that is the case, you probably broke the balance staff, if it doesn't run at all, this is the first thing that gets damaged from a shock. There could be other damage, but normally the balance is the only one that suffers. You have a few options available, fix whatever is broken, fully service the watch while getting it fixed, install an ETA in place of the Asian (guessing it's the 12-9-6 layout like mine), or scrap the watch... If there is anything I can do, let me know. RG Thanks The Zigmeister I've sent you a pm about getting rough pricing for a fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sad to hear that Dangerman. I think this particular rep is awesome... and I think it deserves a repair treatment. Appreciate the thought By-Tor. Great watch, body like a tank but sadly within it beat a heart of glass. Yet still I love that watch. It really makes me wonder though. Would a quartz movement have been tougher. I suspect yes. And cheaper too. But now I've got into mechanical movements with their "soul", I can't bring myself to go down that "rational" path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think you have all the options from the experts (not considering myself, of course) and it is really up to you. Personally, I like the excitement of having new toys, and having the opportunity to choose something new from the ever growing incredible rep collections (maybe wait for the new SMP edition?). For sure, The Zigmeister can do a great job and bring your watch back to long and good life if you choose this direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 If I were you I'd send it to Z and install a Swiss. There are a few watches that I couldn't be without... and SMP chrono is definitely one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 If I were you I'd send it to Z and install a Swiss. There are a few watches that I couldn't be without... and SMP chrono is definitely one of them. I agree with BT. You obviously are very fond of this watch and even when you get another watch (and you will) your mind will still drift to this watch from time to time. Kinda like I love my wife, but every so often I remember fondly a special ex-girlfriend... Get on The Zigmeister's schedule and all will be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 This is what I did to mine...and I love it... Genuine Tudor movement... Gen crown and tube... It's a keeper. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I agree with BT. You obviously are very fond of this watch and even when you get another watch (and you will) your mind will still drift to this watch from time to time. Kinda like I love my wife, but every so often I remember fondly a special ex-girlfriend... Get on The Zigmeister's schedule and all will be well. I'm still mourning my loss but have started looking at my options with The Zigmeister. Once I have stepped back and have a better perspective I'll decide what to do. Need to sleep on it. Hopefully my subconscious will show me the way to go on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 This is what I did to mine...and I love it... Genuine Tudor movement... Gen crown and tube... It's a keeper. RG Wow The Zigmeister that is magnificent. That cheered me up quite a bit. Maybe this misfortune is the incentive I needed to take the plunge for a full service and relume. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 The Zigmeister - that is a great watch. I know that I am going to have to replace my crown and tube as well soon. Could you PM me the tube part number from Ofrei so that i can order it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I know it's not like someone died or anything. Sorry everybody...I just needed to blow off some steam. Dude, don't knock yourself. That's what this forum is for. My suggestion is AFTER you check to see if the original seller may not help you out (you're in luck if it was Andrew or Joshua)... ...is to get another one, just like it. Maybe you had a good one, but this was your favourite and you will miss it. Keep this one for spare parts, which might come in handy. Sorry, love. Happened to me already, and it broke me heart (for a day or so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 wow,, i feel for you .... your emotions are running high at the moment .. but maybe things happen for a reason and Ziggy may be the reason... to see his post to you must be uplifting to say the least.. think of it this way ,, now you get to upgrade your watch and if it can look like Ziggy's .. that may be reason enough to forgive your error things alway's happen for a reason it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 How stupid of me. Simply re-order another one and send the smashed one back as defective and demand your money back. Solutions are right in front of our nose sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Makes a lot of sense. I agree to every word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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