What are you doing if your watch "breaks"?
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joeylawrence-
I am a Florida based Web Dev/Entrepreneur that got pulled into the world of watches and won't escape until I die.
New Port Richey, FL, USA
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7.65” / 19.43 cm
Depends on what I paid. I'm not a watchmaker so I would never open it up to try and repair it.
Yeah, it depends on the watch, but I'd likely try to get it fixed. If that's not possible, I'd repurpose it in some way. I definitely wouldn't throw it in the trash.
Same as with a broken down car. Open it up, look at it like I know what I’m doing. Then go to a shop to get it fixed.
Casio, try to fix or replace.
Anything else, have it fixed.
Unless the watch was cheaper to replace than repair (F91W,Ali Express) I'd likely toss it. I don't have the dexterity, eyes, or patience to even attempt a repair.
Anything else needing a repair goes straight to a trained professional.
Depends on the watch I think... 4R36? Just replace it myself with an off the shelf NH36. Something nicer? Watchmaker for sure...
If? I have one awaiting repair right now.
D,
Bust the crown off my nicest watch sent it to manufacturer for repair. Had it serviced at the same time.
B first... Then A 😜
Take it to a watchmaker
Not a lot of people can take it to a local shop, hardly any independent watchmakers now. In Scotland there are perhaps 2 in the whole country.
D) nothing, and vent on WC… attribute it to shitty QC, or blame the brand for something else. We’ve all got problems, right? Thats why we’re here.
Unless the watch was cheaper to replace than repair (F91W,Ali Express) I'd likely toss it. I don't have the dexterity, eyes, or patience to even attempt a repair.
Anything else needing a repair goes straight to a trained professional.
This is the correct answer.
None of the dozen+ watches I own cost over $500. I’d be torn about having any of them fixed outside of warranty.
The main reason I got into this hobby was because I was sick of the smartwatch throwaway culture. I suppose selling it on eBay for parts is a way to avoid that…
I never had any issues cause most of my watches are cheap. there a few I fixed before 2 out of 5. The rest I just scrap it or us it for future mods.