I took a couple of online watch repair classes and they used this movement to practice with. So, I also ordered the cases. All 44 mm cases and most 42 mm cases require those mounting clamps and small screws. But, by accident, I ordered a 42 mm case that is snug enough so those clamps are not needed.

Yes, I started with ST3600 and ST3620 first. Those require the dial washer. Now I also do NH35 and NH34. BTW, the NH34 movements came with dial washers.

Do not forget about problems with hand installations.

(f) The hour hand is big and goes on fine. Then comes the minute hand. Since you put the hour hand easily, you relax and rush to put on the minute hand. And, in your haste you apply just a bit too much pressure and, voi la, your minute hand is bent, and interferes with the hour hand. Now, you take off the minute hand and attempt to straighten it. And if you are lucky, 10 minutes later, it is straight and you try again. If you are not lucky, time to order a new set of hands from across the world. Project delayed another 3 weeks.

(g) Second hand installation. What there to say? You need to have the eyesight of an eagle, move with the speed of a sloth and steadiness of a Siberian tiger, Use the best possible magnification that you can. And then, after several attempts it may work. And if it not, order new hands. I always order 2 sets of hands, just in case.

(h) You installed your hands, everything is moving fine, and then you look and you see that you forgot to install the dial washer. So, you tell yourself that you are an idiot, and repeat a few times. The you take off the hands, the dial (hopefully you did not scratch it when you took of the hands), and put on the damn washer and the dial and start with the hands again.

This is my limited experience.

I do not think that BB58 is a perfect watch, but it is an excellent watch. And I do not miss the date compilation, because it is more struggle to me to see the small date then it is to look it up elsewhere. Especially because I need to do it just once a day.

My daughter's boyfriend has a small collection of these watches, so I did a few battery changes for him. I think for a fashion watch, they are not bad. Probably one of the better fashion brands. Also, Fossil Group own the Zodiac brand, which is a respectable watch brand.

I'm a huge Omega fan. I like most of their watches, with the exception of Seamasters with the helium escape valve. Old Seamasters without it are fine. I love Aqua Terra models. But that extra appendage just does not sit right with me.

Sorry, bring back the original bracelet.