Belle123 Posted October 8, 2017 Share #201 Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Just about to take my Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz to Rolex St James Piccadilly for a service which includes a new battery. The Oysterquartz watches were manufactured by Rolex for 25 years and have a strong following amongst Rolex enthusiasts and collectors. dunk Well, learn something new every day. Thought they were all mechanical. Mine is. No batteries! I suspect the quartz version were more economical? And, just looked up these watches, something like less than 25k made and was discontinued. Pretty sure all current watches made the past nearly 20 years are likely mechanical? And btw, reason I bought a Rolex originally was I was SO tired of replacing batteries. I so don't miss that pain. But if the Rolex needs any service, costly! So far in 10 years, only needed service once which was due to my goofy tile accident. Edited October 8, 2017 by Belle123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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miro Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #202 Posted October 8, 2017 ... The Leica Clooney will be available in a unique Unobtainium Salt and Pepper finish Not the QLooney , but Leica is rumored to introduce a Silver , (Salt & Pepper) Q in November . https://leicarumors.com/2017/10/08/new-leica-q-silver-chrome-camera-to-be-announced-in-november.aspx/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted October 9, 2017 Share #203 Posted October 9, 2017 I have a friend who only uses electronic watch. He told me the battery usually last s 5~7 years, when the battery dies, he simply buys a new watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 9, 2017 Share #204 Posted October 9, 2017 Well, learn something new every day. Thought they were all mechanical. Mine is. No batteries! I suspect the quartz version were more economical? And, just looked up these watches, something like less than 25k made and was discontinued. Pretty sure all current watches made the past nearly 20 years are likely mechanical? And btw, reason I bought a Rolex originally was I was SO tired of replacing batteries. I so don't miss that pain. But if the Rolex needs any service, costly! So far in 10 years, only needed service once which was due to my goofy tile accident. We're getting a bit off topic discussing Rolex watches but any mechanical watch including Rolex watches, should be serviced every 5 years minimum. If not serviced they will keep working but lubricants will have dried and moving parts will wear. And Rolex made many more quartz watches than just the 25K Oysterquartz models. … check out Rolex Cellini quartz models. dunk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share #205 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Clooney Salt & Pepper Omega Edited October 9, 2017 by miro 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle123 Posted October 9, 2017 Share #206 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) We're getting a bit off topic discussing Rolex watches but any mechanical watch including Rolex watches, should be serviced every 5 years minimum. If not serviced they will keep working but lubricants will have dried and moving parts will wear. And Rolex made many more quartz watches than just the 25K Oysterquartz models. … check out Rolex Cellini quartz models. dunk Well, I didn't start discussion on watches. And my crystal broke at about the 7 year mark so maybe I was fortunate as they serviced the watch when replaced the crystal, and I don't wear it all the time so probably can go a lot longer between services. Other battery power watches I have owned, battery died in a year and also I don't live near a jewelry store, so getting a wind up watch made total sense. Is a four hour round trip drive for me to any store that services these. Ditto to any stores that carry Leica. Does it matter? The point was, is something well made, like a Leica. That's the point!!! You pay more for it, but is meant to last. Now.....that is on topic. Edited October 9, 2017 by Belle123 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGirton Posted October 9, 2017 Share #207 Posted October 9, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently rented a Q and found the EVF and LCD sub par for a $4200 camera . I am surprised by your opinion. I think both are excellent. (Certainly much better than the current EVF for the TL2 and M10). $4200 . . . that's just Leica. I agree with miro. I didn't like the Q viewfinder at all, it felt weird. While the Visoflex makes the TL2 rather clumsy I very much prefer it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted October 9, 2017 Share #208 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Well, I didn't start discussion on watches. And my crystal broke at about the 7 year mark so maybe I was fortunate as they serviced the watch when replaced the crystal, and I don't wear it all the time so probably can go a lot longer between services. Other battery power watches I have owned, battery died in a year and also I don't live near a jewelry store, so getting a wind up watch made total sense. Is a four hour round trip drive for me to any store that services these. Ditto to any stores that carry Leica. Does it matter? The point was, is something well made, like a Leica. That's the point!!! You pay more for it, but is meant to last. Now.....that is on topic. Whoops that was me... brand recognition and the way luxury brands are perceived was why I brought up the brand Rolex. I love my Submariner! Back on topic - I'm looking forward to this announcement. I tried shooting people/kids at a party with the T on Sunday and maaaan it left me feeling most frustrated. Part of it was lens choice - I think I should have gone for the zoom and not the 23mm and the AF response drove me mad. I will say whilst the pics are crap from a out of focus and composition angle, the IQ is awesome. But for me, I do need that AF speed and accuracy, I'm not talking DSLR speed.. just a bit of an improvement would be better. Edited October 9, 2017 by mmanda 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted October 9, 2017 Share #209 Posted October 9, 2017 I tried shooting people/kids at a party with the T on Sunday and maaaan it left me feeling most frustrated. Part of it was lens choice - I think I should have gone for the zoom and not the 23mm and the AF response drove me mad. I will say whilst the pics are crap from a out of focus and composition angle, the IQ is awesome. But for me, I do need that AF speed and accuracy, I'm not talking DSLR speed.. just a bit of an improvement would be better. You are used to Sony speed! The TL2 will make you much much happier, but it is still not "Sony fast". Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted October 9, 2017 Share #210 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) You are used to Sony speed! The TL2 will make you much much happier, but it is still not "Sony fast". Rob Would you believe I took the Sony with me too and my crappy 24-70 ( I think thats the right zoom, its the kit lens) failed on me! The lens motor was making an awfully loud racket. I left the Zeiss 55 1.8 and home too! If I'd had that with me, I'd have been perfectly content. Oh and I lost the lens cap on the TL 23mm - I should have used my iPhone 8 Edited October 10, 2017 by mmanda Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted October 11, 2017 Share #211 Posted October 11, 2017 this pic feels like a Q+TL Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/275404-code-name-clooney/?do=findComment&comment=3374175'>More sharing options...
miro Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #212 Posted October 20, 2017 The rumored new Leica mirrorless camera with EVF and code name “Clooney” could be called “Leica CL” https://leicarumors.com/2017/10/19/the-rumored-new-leica-mirrorless-camera-with-evf-and-code-name-clooney-could-be-called-leica-cl.aspx/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted October 20, 2017 Share #213 Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) The rumored new Leica mirrorless camera with EVF and code name “Clooney” could be called “Leica CL” https://leicarumors.com/2017/10/19/the-rumored-new-leica-mirrorless-camera-with-evf-and-code-name-clooney-could-be-called-leica-cl.aspx/ This is the exact same "camera" that people were speculating in 2012 as T....Now we know it was not "T"!... The same camera is surfacing again as "clooney"! Unless Leica was already working on this camera 5 years ago! LOL Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 20, 2017 by Louis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/275404-code-name-clooney/?do=findComment&comment=3379004'>More sharing options...
Guest VVJ Posted October 20, 2017 Share #214 Posted October 20, 2017 Interesting, the CL was a compact camera, which seems to go against a widespread expectation that the new camera could be a mini-SL... The rumors initially also talked about an announcement in November, now it is "still this year"... We will see it when it gets here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 20, 2017 Share #215 Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) M43 would be the smallest interchangeable platform. Leica would be hard put to exceed Voigtlander's 4/3 lenses. Edited October 20, 2017 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted October 21, 2017 Share #216 Posted October 21, 2017 Leica would be hard put to exceed Voigtlander's 4/3 lenses. Your wishful thinking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted October 22, 2017 Share #217 Posted October 22, 2017 Oh stop CL-owning around. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted October 23, 2017 Share #218 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) We're getting a bit off topic discussing Rolex watches but any mechanical watch including Rolex watches, should be serviced every 5 years minimum. If not serviced they will keep working but lubricants will have dried and moving parts will wear. And Rolex made many more quartz watches than just the 25K Oysterquartz models. … check out Rolex Cellini quartz models. dunk I have a German watch (Sinn), German car (BMW) , German camera (Leica), German washing machines & tumble dryers (Bosch) A pure coincidence but amusing The good news is that they are all going to a 3 year service interval - so that's very convenient !!!! LOL Edited October 23, 2017 by colonel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share #219 Posted October 31, 2017 Leica CL release invitation , Nov. 22nd , 2017 : Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted October 31, 2017 Share #220 Posted October 31, 2017 Oh no - how could they??? Nov 22nd is my birthday! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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