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Orbita Sparta Issue
Hello I just purchased a Orbita Sparta Deluxe Single Watch Winder with Lithium Batteries. When I first took a look at the protruding metal point where the cup attaches, I noticed it was slightly cocked to the side. Initially I could only get the cup on part way. After over an hour of messing around and trying to push it on, finally it went on, and now when I remove it, it does have the bearing on it that was initially on the metal protruding end coming out of the motor. At first after this the cup would not spin freely after it was rotated. However, it does appear to be working now. I noticed the back of the cup has a small rubber nub with a thin piece of steel inside, which is what is actually used by the motor for the initial rotation before gravity takes over. This seems very flimsy. So far I am very disappointed, as the case won't stay open on its own either. Can anyone else sound off and let me know what there experience has been with Orbita? From the searches and review

Seawolf came back!!!
Well I turned in my watch the week of Thanksgiving for a pulled crown/stem. Came back yesterday at my AD. So far everything looks good. According to the invoice, they did an intermediate service, replaced 2 gaskets, quality control, movement adjustment and pressure test. I also got some free stuff from BUSA. I don't see any new scratches or any evidence of mishandling. I'd have to say, I'm very happy for the service and quick turn around. No horror story in my case.

Unknown Longines, please help.
I recently got into Longines watches. The other day I came across a watch I inherited that was my grandfather's only yo be happily suprised it was a Longines. The watch is very old, my estimate is about 70 years old. I've attempted to discover the model of the watch, but my research has turned up fruitless. Perhaps someone here can help me. The watch is 14K gold, with a square case. The dial appears to be a silver color with four diamonds at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 markers. The other markers are arrow-looking lines. Surrounding the markers are a set of approximately 6-8 lines running parallel to the case. The Longines logo is below 12 o'clock, and the name "LONGINES" is written below the logo. There are only hour and minute hands in silver.If this does not help determine the model and history of the watch, I'd be happy to send in a picture. Please let me know if you can help me.

Incoming x2
Today I went to the HMT regional office and showroom with a friend of mine, and got this.I got it for Rs.800, approx 18$And my friend got thisThis was for Rs.400, approx 9$.I will post better pics of the wristwatch as I took this one with my phone camera.What do you think??????? Like 'em?

Gotta get the action shot no matter what!
It's already weird when non-WIS people observe you taking photos and videos of your watch in public. They look at you even funnier when your kid almost breaks your daytona with his face.#parentingfail