u/Kitabparast

I have a beloved Sinn 8826 Ti Gold. There was an issue for which I went to a watchmaker and he fixed it. But it stayed fixed for a bit. But then the old problem came and now is getting worse.

Here’s what’s happening, from what I can tell.
Unscrewing the crown should put the watch in a neutral mode. I should be able to wind the watch. Pulling the crown puts it in position 1: I should be able to change the date. If I pull the crown again, the watch is put in position 2. The seconds hand stops and I can set the time.

However, unscrewing the crowns yields different results. Sometimes it goes to position 1 bypassing the neutral position: I can’t wind the watch. The date can be changed. When I pull the crown, I can move the hands but the seconds hand doesn’t stop.

It used to be that I could screw in the crown and then unscrew it, and repeat until it unscrews properly. It used to take me one or two tries. Now, it takes many tries, if it happens at all.

The watch is supposed to be automatic but it seems the rotor isn’t charging the watch because it will stop even while I’m wearing it. This is also a new development.

So, what could be going on? Is it a simple fix? Does it need to be sent to a watchmaker? Do I need to send it to Sinn?

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I just had an epiphany yesterday which brings me here.

Over the past few months, one thing has become a major bother. When I eat meat, it gets stuck between certain teeth. And I have a noticeable gap between my two front upper teeth.

I was wondering how and why this was happening, and then it hit me: gum recession. With the gums retreating, it creates that space that wasn’t there before where meat and such can get stuck.

My gums bleed a little when I brush my teeth. When I use a Waterpik (the only way to get stuff out from in between my teeth), it’s like a bloodbath. No pain so far.

What options are there? Sometimes I feel I’m going to have to get all my teeth taken out and replaced.

For a while, I thought the backpack I have and use was the perfect bag, but it seems to now be suboptimal. It’s a Disney backpack with ample volume.

Allow me to describe how it is usually used. At work, I don’t really have an office or desk. I work out of multiple buildings. There’s somewhere in each building where I can set myself up. In most cases, there’s a large monitor and docking station; in other cases, no. So, I carry with me:

Section 1 (padded computer area with slots):
Laptop
ReMarkable Paper Pro
Mousepag
Laptop’s power block and cord
2 power banks

Section 2 (main area):
A case with portable keyboard and mouse
Portable cam
Case with Plaud and accessories
3-watch case
Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones

Section 3 (front pocket):
“Meds” (Tylenol, energy pills, Adderall, Excedrin, Aleve)
Pens
Cash
Tourbillon watch head with stand
Passport

Whereas the bag works out well, it’s not really. One of the shoulder straps is attempting to separate itself from the backpack. I have also noticed that when full, it’s pretty bulky and unwieldy.

Is there a bag that can be used every workday that keeps a sleek shape and has sturdy and comfortable straps? Ergonomics are also important: I don’t want to harm my back and shoulders with this constant use.

I see lots of traveler bags. I don’t think that’s what I need. I see commuter bags. Maybe that’s what I need? But which of the thousand and one options would be best? Are they made for these many things or am I carrying around more than usual? Plus, I drive everywhere. I don’t use public transport. At this point, cost and style/look don’t matter. Utility matters the most.

Your feedback and suggestions are most welcome.

What nobody told us is that these Orient watches are gateway drugs.

I got a friend of mine a Bambino for his birthday. First mechanical watch. And now he’s hooked!

Like me, he spends hours looking at and learning about watches.

There’s just something about Orient that brings joy in wearing and even seeing a watch.

So…if you want to convert someone, get them an Orient!