Whelp, I guess I’ve got it bad, and my girlfriend is tired of hearing about watches. Anybody in NOLA interested in a meetup? I’m imagining a wander through some of the watch shops in the Quarter with plenty of stops for cocktails along the way. Gotta stay hydrated.

So I’ve got an old SNK809. I’ll probably never get rid of it, as it was my entry into the world of automatics and I just kinda like it.

A while back, it took a header onto the locker room floor and got really rattle-y, even more rattle-y than is typical for a watch that normally sounds like a manual coffee grinder. Via the display back, I’ve determined that a loose rotor seems to be the problem.

I’m considering attempting the repair myself. I’m pretty handy after numerous home…

Should I work on my Seiko SNK809 myself or no?

Apologies if this is beating a dead horse (err… shell cordovan strap…see what I did there?), but I’m way down the rabbit hole here on a simple buckle. I’ve seen a few related posts, but no “this happened to me” stories.

My questions are these:

Has anyone ever had any honest, real-world experience with a springbar failing on a NATO buckle resulting in loss?

OR

Has anyone ever been injured/potentially injured a result of a strap/bracelet being caught on another object…

Real-World Experience: Solid Buckles vs. Spring Bar on NATO?

Hello All. New member, frequent lurker. Thanks to all for contributing to make this site a great resource.

Finally joined because I’m looking to purchase my first “nice” watch and I’d appreciate leads or general buying advice. I’ll also cross- post in WTB as appropriate.

I’m fairly certain I’ve settled on a BB36– the original with the smiley dial– in black. Leads or alternative suggestions welcomed.

Use case:
This will be my do-everything watch. I work in the outdoor recreation…

Intro: New Guy Here; Appreciate advice on a BB 36