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takeoff_power_set t1_jdhsi3d wrote

Reply to I know it's a dumb ABC watch but it might be one of the most beloved along with some beloved Casio ABC watches. I've had this forever. It's got an amazing NATO-style band. by chrisabraham

I have a core I bought years ago but the barometer crapped out on me on year 2. I wonder if Suunto would fix it for me? Anyone have experience with their service department? Any good?

I did like the watch while it was working. The barometer was critical for me, it served as my main weather alert when hiking in the mountains.

I also have their mc-2 global compass which again, is amazing in design but a bubble developed in it again after 2 or 3 years, making it tough to use properly.

I feel like Suunto is great at design but in terms of longevity/BIFL either I have just been unlucky or the long term quality just isn't there.

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zschl11 t1_jdhrbnv wrote

Reply to I know it's a dumb ABC watch but it might be one of the most beloved along with some beloved Casio ABC watches. I've had this forever. It's got an amazing NATO-style band. by chrisabraham

I love and hate this watch. I’ve worn it every day for 3 years now and it’s really taken a beating. Had to replace the original band with a nato strap, but it looks better anyway.

I love the features. The compass and altimeter are a lot of fun to use, and helpful when spending a lot of time outdoors. I also like the black background with white characters. An aesthetic thing, but I dig it.

I hate the buttons. They are so slow to respond it becomes quite annoying. Especially the chrono start/stop/reset. I use the chrono function multiple times/day for fitness or cooking things. More annoying than a deal breaker. I won’t buy another watch until I succeed in breaking this one

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glass_harp t1_jdhf1zk wrote

Reply to comment by GenerousStray in Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

I have had a pair of 1461s for the last 8 years and they are perfectly fine. When I purchased a new pair 3 years ago, they only lasted me 1.5 years and literally fell apart. No hate on the brand, just suggesting an alternative. Just telling by the quality of leather and stitching I feel this is a more premium product in comparison. Time will tell whether it translates to durability.

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DasBlueEyedDevil OP t1_jdh8bhi wrote

Reply to comment by Thor4141 in Washer/Dryer brands that don't suck by DasBlueEyedDevil

It really is... I have a warranty too but I have to pay $75 for the initial service calls, so it's not as bad as it could be. I just wish companies would stop with the planned obsolescence stuff and make a decent product again. Though the suggestions of Miele, Maytag, and Speed Queen have definitely peaked my interest.

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Muncie4 t1_jdh795m wrote

Reply to Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

Dr. Martens are still made in England. Their quality is good.

Having said that, they...like many brands...have overseas fashion models under their brand which people ignorantly buy and get SuperMAD when they realize they aren't tanks. For example, their English 1460s are $260 and the overseas ones are $170 and to the normal consumer that makes a decision in .002 seconds they won't see this to stop and consider.

Now, zero people would consider Dr. Martens to be still in their killer, last 200 years heyday. But the internet, being a fickle beast, is mostly wrong about Dr. Martens as its a tale of two cities: Made in England versions and made overseas versions with a hat tip to the English versions. Will they last you 20 years? Probably not. Will they last you 300% longer than Mr. Dartens from Target? Yep.

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