Repair of project watch and feedback from watch maker

[Torsten]

I rather carelessly handed one of my brand new project watches to my son when unboxing. This one being a gift for a friend. As you would expect from a toddler he decided to throw it on the floor. After which it stopped running. Which of course was my mistake. So I am off to my local watch maker on Monday pleading to fix it "yesterday" so I can present it during a party tomorrow. While he took a look at the watch in he said "I hope I can get parts if needed". This, I may remind you, is happening in Hong Kong which literally is wrist watch central. My hopes dropped. Until this morning. Following up on the repair he says over the phone "Already finished. Come by and pick it up".

And it gets better. While I am smiling and thanking and sweating (it is already hot and humid in Hong Kong), all at the same time, he tells me" A very good watch and movement. It uses the same Incabloc protection found in Swiss watches so I was able to replace the broken shock absorber without any issues. I put the watch on the timegrapher and it runs within +2 seconds a day. And very good quality parts".

So first of all kudos to Thomas and Ed and the team for putting the watch together. If my watch maker is happy, I am definitely happy. And of course kudos to my watch maker Raymond who is fantastic. The Incabloc set me back Euro 25,-, which, given my carelessness is not too bad.

And it gave me and all you other 149 lucky ones out there a first glimpse into the ST2528 we own.

Cheers everyone.

[ColinW]

You enjoy living life on the edge don't you?! I only give toddlers G-Shocks.... already broken G-Shocks.

I'm glad it got fixed quickly and at reasonable price. And I really liked hearing the opinion of a professional! Thanks for sharing!

[Torsten]

Fair point. Certainly going to keep that in mind for the future.

[Bureaupath]

Phew!!! You got lucky Torsten. Sounds like your watchmaker friend is a bit of a hero. Congratulations on your luck.

Bureaupath
(Tony)
Red Desert

[ioulove2]

That is so cool that everything worked out for you.

[corn cob kid]

Honestly, it does not surprise me. IMHO, Seagull movements are very underrated. People need to get past the "made in China" to see it for what it is. Of course, there are so many low end Chinese movements around that those are the ones people hear about and relate to all Chinese watches.

My $.02

[chrishiew]

Great story and glad everything turns out well! Good to know we are owning a high quality movement!!

Thanks.

[AsAnAtheist]

Honestly, it does not surprise me. IMHO, Seagull movements are very underrated. People need to get past the "made in China" to see it for what it is. Of course, there are so many low end Chinese movements around that those are the ones people hear about and relate to all Chinese watches.

My $.02

Exactly! I am pleasantly surprised when I received my first ST25 based watch. Now that I have 3 movements for testing, they surprised me with the construction and quality.