I'm a watchmaker and the A Schild alarm movement is a huge pain in the ass. When it works right it's great. But sometimes it just decides not to. I had one that would get hung up on a particular date and even changing the date disc didn't make a difference, it would still hang up on the same date even though it was a new disc starting from a different position. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen.
@@enriquehidalgo630 Yea, the GP one is based off of it, they're very similar. I think most of the GP ones are manual wind with a GMT hour, no date. The GP59 for Panerai had a GMT hour disc as well as a date disc. Those are the ones I'm most familiar with. 4 hands, 2 discs, it's asking to be difficult.
As much as I love Heuer I would go with a manual wind chronograph movement from the brand. Or if I wanted a automatic chronograph from Heuer. Then it's gotta be a rock solid Valjoux 7750 or Lemania 5100 movement.The Calibre 11 was a rush job the Calibre 12 is better but I definitely want a Heuer chronograph in the collection at some point. So far I own Rolex, Breitling and Seiko and no issues whatsoever from any of them
Aloha, this is the type of info that is only attained through experience. I wish I had someone like you when I started my interest in horology many years ago. Mahalo!
Thank you for your honest opinions and sharing your wisdom and experience. What’s your thoughts on Tissot? I’ve had trouble with both my winding stem (very muddy and imprecise feel) and the clasp on my PRX’s stainless bracelet just failed, and I’m not hard on the watch. I’ve maybe worn it 20 times in the last 2 years. It’s a gorgeous looking watch and keeps good time but it seems not too durable. It’ll be 80 bucks just for the clasp on the bracelet.
Ok. These are the watches you won't buy but are there any which you do buy BUT with reservations. Ones with problems that aren't deal breakers but are close. Thanks.
"obviously Jacob&Co is....a decently established a brand," is a far more diplomatic statement than I would have managed. Even if they now produce some high horology for the breathtakingly tasteless nouveau riche, they still make overpriced bustdown quartz fashion watches.
Hi Fed, thank you for sharing UN big date issue. I tempted to buy the perpetual calendar big date, but now will probably go for other big date, ie Lange or Glashutte Originale.
I know these days, watch repairman may not want to work on any Timex watches, but l got two old Timex watches from the 60s. One is a 21 jewel 65 model, and the other a 1963 timex automatic. I had both repaired 12 years ago. The watches keep good time, don't get stuck, and are sturdy and water proof.
Fed, what's your take on vintage Tavannes? I have one, I believe from the 1930's, tank-style. The main spring broke so I sent it off to get an assessment. The repair guy said $4200 just to repair the watch without cleaning the dial or polishing the case. He stated that the movement was old, parts difficult to source, & it looked liked it had some parts in it from the 1950s. Anyway, your thoughts on these movements?
It is impossible to say for sure without seeing the watch and knowing what work it needs, but that said, this sounds like a massive rip off. If the mainspring broke whilst wound, it could have done a lot of damage to other parts of the movement. Unless these parts need to be fabricated by hand it should not cost so much. It may even be possible to source a working movement of the same calibre and use it instead of fixing the original movement if the damage is too great. Do you know what movement your watch has?
@@mercuriall2810 I do not know what movement is in it. I did get the watch repaired in Glasgow for under $200. So, you're probably right about the rip-off part.
Whatever happened with the specialty strap you ordered? "Two bullshit sizes on one strap?!?!" Funniest thing you've ever said in a video and I've seen EVERY one.
Thanks Fed! Good to know about UN big date. Ironically it was a Michelangelo gmt big date that made me appreciate big dates. I sold the watch long ago and now know not to pursue it again.
Very cool brand I was lucky enough to get hands on with a freak early on in my channel, want to own one at some point but I’ll stay away from the big date
That Jacob and co is next level bad could you imagine changing your battery and the bill is x5 what you thought it was going to be. One of the arguments to go quartz is cheaper and easier servicing but this completely destroys that idea
Wait, but producer Michael says the last one is an amazing watch. You can see how great it is in this video on their channel: GIVING AWAY A $7,000 JACOB & CO WATCH!! :)
A watch like that costs about $35 to produce, the most expensive parts besides the case being the batteries. The Chinese would sell a watch like that happily on retail for a Hundred.
With all due respect, have you ever had one? I used to have a classico, and moved to a more radical design, the freak, and love it. The quality is outstanding (what you expect for the price range) and their look, at least to my taste, second to none. I don’t know about the big date, but certaily would avoid it based on Federico’s comment.
This is exactly the type of content I want to see from someone with your kind of knowledge and experience. Thank you very much for sharing! 🙏🏻
HAHA Yes it's very fine one for us to be aware of!
For novice collectors, learning what avoid is FAR MORE crucial than what to like!!!! Thank you very much.
I'm a watchmaker and the A Schild alarm movement is a huge pain in the ass. When it works right it's great. But sometimes it just decides not to. I had one that would get hung up on a particular date and even changing the date disc didn't make a difference, it would still hang up on the same date even though it was a new disc starting from a different position. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen.
Is that movement similar to a GP alarm movement?
@@enriquehidalgo630 Yea, the GP one is based off of it, they're very similar. I think most of the GP ones are manual wind with a GMT hour, no date. The GP59 for Panerai had a GMT hour disc as well as a date disc. Those are the ones I'm most familiar with. 4 hands, 2 discs, it's asking to be difficult.
Thanks for helping us all out, Fed! This is why I watch your channel.
Thanks for the heads up on UN
Good to know about the UN big date watches. I've always liked some of those models, but never got around to buying one.
Yeah it’s a bummer because they do look so cool
Wow! I didn’t know that about UN big dates. Was looking at an old Bdu model but now I’m withdrawing from that idea. Thanks for the tip!
As much as I love Heuer I would go with a manual wind chronograph movement from the brand. Or if I wanted a automatic chronograph from Heuer. Then it's gotta be a rock solid Valjoux 7750 or Lemania 5100 movement.The Calibre 11 was a rush job the Calibre 12 is better but I definitely want a Heuer chronograph in the collection at some point. So far I own Rolex, Breitling and Seiko and no issues whatsoever from any of them
Thanks for the advice
Really enjoy your content.
Aloha, this is the type of info that is only attained through experience. I wish I had someone like you when I started my interest in horology many years ago.
Mahalo!
Great video! 👍
Excellent Fed! Thanks
Thank you for your honest opinions and sharing your wisdom and experience. What’s your thoughts on Tissot? I’ve had trouble with both my winding stem (very muddy and imprecise feel) and the clasp on my PRX’s stainless bracelet just failed, and I’m not hard on the watch. I’ve maybe worn it 20 times in the last 2 years. It’s a gorgeous looking watch and keeps good time but it seems not too durable. It’ll be 80 bucks just for the clasp on the bracelet.
Ok. These are the watches you won't buy but are there any which you do buy BUT with reservations. Ones with problems that aren't deal breakers but are close. Thanks.
"obviously Jacob&Co is....a decently established a brand," is a far more diplomatic statement than I would have managed. Even if they now produce some high horology for the breathtakingly tasteless nouveau riche, they still make overpriced bustdown quartz fashion watches.
They produce many expensive things.
High horology certainly isn't one of them.
What are your thoughts on Formex Essence watches?
On the Cal. 11 movement what breaks? The Buren Micro rotor or the Chronograph module? By the way a Tag Heuer Monaco with this movement is expensive.
Thanks for the info
Thank goodness I watch this episode. I was looking 👀 into the Jacobs 5 time zones.
Hi Fed, thank you for sharing UN big date issue. I tempted to buy the perpetual calendar big date, but now will probably go for other big date, ie Lange or Glashutte Originale.
Haha! Thanks for the heads up Federico!
Dang Fed, I wish you were at my first wedding: Not gonna last, impossible upkeep, looks good now but wait a few years! You tell it like it is! 😂
If Hans won’t work on a particular movement then as they say in Del Ray, “enuf said”.
Nice Breguet you have there.
Do all Breitling Chronomatics have caliber 11?
You exemplify the motto say it like u see it , always look forward to your videos
4:39 "What a Turd 💩 this movement is! " 🤣
Mojon in Spanish 🤣🤣🤣
I know these days, watch repairman may not want to work on any Timex watches, but l got two old Timex watches from the 60s. One is a 21 jewel 65 model, and the other a 1963 timex automatic. I had both repaired 12 years ago. The watches keep good time, don't get stuck, and are sturdy and water proof.
"...a total piece of hot steaming (Fede remembers he's taping for UA-cam)...garbage." 😁😁👍
That Marine rocks!
As the heartbroken owner of a non-functioning Calibre 11, this was painful to watch, but the man ain't wrong.
This type of videos is way better than the ubiquitous Rolex 2023 predictions or Tuder Black Bay BS.
Monaco Caliber 11 have a modern movement, no issues?
Fed, what's your take on vintage Tavannes? I have one, I believe from the 1930's, tank-style. The main spring broke so I sent it off to get an assessment. The repair guy said $4200 just to repair the watch without cleaning the dial or polishing the case. He stated that the movement was old, parts difficult to source, & it looked liked it had some parts in it from the 1950s. Anyway, your thoughts on these movements?
It is impossible to say for sure without seeing the watch and knowing what work it needs, but that said, this sounds like a massive rip off. If the mainspring broke whilst wound, it could have done a lot of damage to other parts of the movement. Unless these parts need to be fabricated by hand it should not cost so much. It may even be possible to source a working movement of the same calibre and use it instead of fixing the original movement if the damage is too great. Do you know what movement your watch has?
@@mercuriall2810 I do not know what movement is in it. I did get the watch repaired in Glasgow for under $200. So, you're probably right about the rip-off part.
Whatever happened with the specialty strap you ordered? "Two bullshit sizes on one strap?!?!" Funniest thing you've ever said in a video and I've seen EVERY one.
Yep Caliber 11 😂 oddly enough I will still service them as long at the module is working.
Thanks Fed! Good to know about UN big date. Ironically it was a Michelangelo gmt big date that made me appreciate big dates. I sold the watch long ago and now know not to pursue it again.
Please give 4 more 🙏
Still sold em though...
I am a UN fan, I have several, no big dates, thanks to your past videos! Thanks Fed!
Very cool brand I was lucky enough to get hands on with a freak early on in my channel, want to own one at some point but I’ll stay away from the big date
That Jacob and co is next level bad could you imagine changing your battery and the bill is x5 what you thought it was going to be. One of the arguments to go quartz is cheaper and easier servicing but this completely destroys that idea
Good thing I didnt buy the Cal 11 monaco and went for Heuer 02 instead 😂
He was referring to the vintage movement, not was TH calls Calibre 11/12 nowadays (which are pretty run-of-the-mill modern modular chronos)...
@@thomasmoll8822 he didn’t say vintage cal 11
A centimeter off!? 👀
a mm my bad.
@@FedericoTalksWatches Fed the man have a nice day.Come visit Kenia
I also thought that was odd
I’ve had a UN Big Date for 23 years, no problems, no service. It’s my go to formal attire watch. I guess I got lucky
Invictas are better than All the ones you mentioned!
That’s a good slogan: The customer is not necessarily wrong!
I bought a Jacob & co world GMT. I hope I’m ok 😂😂
Sounds like prices are going down
Lol! good info!!
Hi Fed, you are looking swole, keep it up!
"Absolutely" and "Literally" just a little bit over used in your videos..
Wait, but producer Michael says the last one is an amazing watch. You can see how great it is in this video on their channel:
GIVING AWAY A $7,000 JACOB & CO WATCH!!
:)
A watch like that costs about $35 to produce, the most expensive parts besides the case being the batteries. The Chinese would sell a watch like that happily on retail for a Hundred.
So, my old Seiko 6139 automatic chrono movement beats the Swiss again...
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A centimeter off? Is this a case of an american who doesn´t know how much a centimeter is?
Ulysse Nardin are so very second rate; cheap and nasty. Do not waste your money on this brand.
Not sure I agree with this broad statement, have had only exceptional experiences personally but I’m sure they fall short in some cases.
Ulysee Nardin dive and marine watches are excellent. Never had a problem….
With all due respect, have you ever had one? I used to have a classico, and moved to a more radical design, the freak, and love it. The quality is outstanding (what you expect for the price range) and their look, at least to my taste, second to none. I don’t know about the big date, but certaily would avoid it based on Federico’s comment.