Speaking of old watches, I purchased the Tag Heuer 25 years ago. I recently sent it in for service because the date was getting stuck in between days every once in a while. Some parts were replaced, and everything internally was cleaned. I had them replace the battery and seals as well. The service wasn’t cheap because it was an authorized service center. It was well worth it since I purchased in Las Vegas in 1992 while I was at my best friend’s wedding. I hope to have it for the rest of my life.
I’ve never had a plastic resin band get smelly, and I’ve had, and still have Casio G shock watches dating back to the early 90’s. That said, my bands never lasted more than a few years at best.
Coming from you, the master watch collector, I say thanks. The Tag is very important to me because it marks an important time in my life. Being still young and my best friend getting married. BTW, all of us who went to the wedding are from New York. We all flew out to Las Vagas and stayed at the Mirage Hotel for a week. We all had the best time of our lives.
That sounds amazing and no doubt adds to the occasion when you wear that special watch. Its not just the design/colour, but how kind of discrete it is for a TAG, as a package it makes for a very nice piece.
Speaking of old watches indeed, Glenn. I had to replace both batteries on mine (one for the digital display, another for the analog bands). Cost a pretty penny, but certainly worth it.
The 5028’s band is stainless, yes, but it has the problem of smell regardless: the links have a system that I’ve never seen, presumably for easy removal and placement, and they’re full of nooks and crannies on the inside where dead skin builds up with constant use. And lemme tell ya, it’s NOT easy to clean them.
I’m gonna let it soak on some soap-and-detergent solution tonight then scrub the entire band with an old toothbrush. Maybe it’ll do.
Got a 20mm nylon watch band for my Timex Expedition Crono from this eBay seller for $1.42 each. The quality is excellent, especially for the price. They come in 18mm as well. They’re available 4 different colors. I purchased 3 in brown, black, and green.
Not sure yet but not chrono, or a black dialed one. May not be over 40mm in size.
“Snow flake” looks very nice but I´m not really sure. No sure even if a new or used one but I think I still have plenty of time to think it
Some nice timepieces here.
I have always worn a watch, since my father gave his Seiko auto diver when I went into the Army in the early 80’s. I fell incapacitated in the middle of a 2 week field exercise, and it mysteriously disappeared in the medivac process.
My most recent acquisition:
Spinnaker Spence, 42mm, NH36, PVD case, Matte OD green dial, and 3mm thick water resistance treated leather band, along with a NATO strap. I took off the buckle and added a dual deployment clasp, because the strap is so thick & stiff.