Official ProVari Radius Thread - Part 2
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ZIP charging at 2amps??? No way I would subject my Bat's to that kind of abuse!
Depends on the battery really. 2A isn't abuse if the max charge rate is 4A. ProVape is playing it safe because some 18650's have a max charge rate of 1A, and since anyone can install any battery they want, they have to account for all possibilities. Even if a manufacturer says "only use this brand and model", someone is bound to install something else, because it fits and they know better, then it explodes, makes the news, and blames the manufacturer.
That was a pleasant read, thanks. I wish I could afford a quality collection. My only hobby watch is a Rolex Sub I picked up in Grand Cayman in 1996. Payed 2,600 for it and have; despite manufacturer warnings, never brought it in for maintenance. Thing just keeps on working. Something to be said for "You get what you pay for".
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Thanks. On maintenance, don't skimp out on service. Yes, they run and run, until pieces inside you can't see simply wear out. When that happens, service can cost a LOT of money. Find a good watchmaker and have your Rolex serviced. The jewels (which really are man made sapphires) distribute lubrication to the gears and wheels. They dry out over time and the gears start to wear down. Don't let that happen to a nice timepiece like a Rolex.
Okay, I'll take your advice and look in to it. I'm actually curious to see how much they are going to get me for[emoji383][emoji12]
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My brother just had Rolex themselves service his watch and it cost........$800. That's not astronomical for a service and it could cost quite a bit more if parts are worn out. But not servicing one, ensures at some point you'll have a nice looking watch that doesn't keep time at all.
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Imagine driving a car since 1996 without ever changing the oil or servicing it? Watch movements are in essence little engines (instead of gas, they use a spring) that have to be serviced to last.
Lol. Imagine a car actually being able to do that? Speaks to the quality of Rolex that's for sure. I'm going to be in for a lot more than 800 once I include buffing some scratches out of the band and getting the sapphire polished I'm thinking. But I'm going to get it done. I've grown fond of it over the last two decades and don't want it to die on me.
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Actually, the $800 my brother paid included replacing the crystal and buffing the watch and bracelet to brand new condition. So maybe it won't cost more than that. Unless parts inside the movement need to be replaced, which requires the movement to be taken apart, thus increasing the cost of service. The good news is either Rolex or any good watchmaker will give you a price to service, once the watch has been checkout out and you then approve the service.
My Submariner was a terrible watch. It was beautiful but would start losing time about a year after servicing. After 2-3 years it would lose 5-10 min A DAY. I think it was just a lemon. I got rid of it for the Omega and believe it or not, I get it serviced at Sears. Been going there for 10+ years and they are great. About $200 every 5 years. Rolex was $500-800 every 2.
Expensive hobby though and I am glad I am not very interested. A buddy has more than a few TWCs and a gold Patek and I cant imagine what they are insured for. Some of them are new luxury car expensive now.
I must have got the opposite of a lemon. My "if it ain't broke don't fix it" attitude will have payed for the watch 10 times over with the numbers you were talking. Yikes.
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I wish I didn't like nice watches. But I truly do. I'll post pics of some of my favorite pieces:
Note, the last pic is of my Limited Edition Grand Seiko. Grand Seiko is their ultra high end line hand made in the Jura Mountains of Japan and is more than competitive with Rolex. They weren't available in the US until 2010. The movement is a work of art:
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I've been wearing the same Rolex GMT Master since 1990. A local watchmaker was Rolex certified and kept it clean, lubed & regulated. I wanted a Rolex after looking at one with the back off. Absolutely amazing machine work. Two tone with a Jubilee band, been a daily driver since I bought it. Thats 26 years of enjoyment so far. I forgot what it cost shortly after I started wearing it.
Wow! Very nice collection. You rich headhunter guys.I wish I didn't like nice watches. But I truly do. I'll post pics of some of my favorite pieces:
Note, the last pic is of my Limited Edition Grand Seiko. Grand Seiko is their ultra high end line hand made in the Jura Mountains of Japan and is more than competitive with Rolex. They weren't available in the US until 2010. The movement is a work of art:
I have a Tag, a cool Burberry (both on super clearance) and a Timex too.
Don't get me started about Prada, Gucci and Boss shoes though.
Red Wing and a Sun-Dial kinda guy here...
I'm a watch guy and have a nice small collection of really good mechanical watches. One day, I plan to add a Panerai to my collection as well. But the watch that most has my attention these days is the Breguet Marine:
Um, you could have paid cash for sumpin like this:
Yep! NICE and NICE!!!
I love anything with fine mechanicals. Nice Choices. Knife
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