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I recently sent in my Longines Master Retrograde for service because it's been running slow and the crown now feels seized when I try to wind it. Longines said it needs full service, and the hands have to be replaced because they are rusting.

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I recently sent in my Longines Master Retrograde for service because it's been running slow and the crown now feels seized when I try to wind it. Longines said it needs full service, and the hands have to be replaced because they are rusting.

Is it common for thermally blued hands to rust? I thought the bluing process creates a protective layer that helps stave off damage (including rust). I've had the watch for probably a decade but it's never been around water, save for the humid…

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After a lot of thought and time spent reading old threads here, I placed an order for a Dekla flieger last week. The confirmation email included the options I selected, but not the comments I included with some customization requests. I reached out t...

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After a lot of thought and time spent reading old threads here, I placed an order for a Dekla flieger last week. The confirmation email included the options I selected, but not the comments I included with some customization requests. I reached out to Dekla immediately and haven‘t heard back except for what appears to be a standard status change email.

For those who’ve ordered from Dekla before, did the confirmation email include the comments? If you requested custom options, did you…

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