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Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?
Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?
Since a number of us (including our gracious host) picked up a Codek Spiral using the impossible-to-resist MOT specific promotion code that TheJohnP was able to secure (kudos sir!), I though I'd kick off an appreciation and discussion thread.
My white dial + dark brown leather combination (serial # 015) arrived today. It's odd and it's quirky, with multiple asymmetric elements. I think I'm going to hold onto it for a while and see how I feel about it in a few months. I will say that it's extremely comfortable to wear, and is an ideal size for me.
One oddity that sticks out. The choice of drilled lugs is an odd one and the supplied spring bar ends stick out. Strange.
A couple quick pictures to kick things off.
My white dial + dark brown leather combination (serial # 015) arrived today. It's odd and it's quirky, with multiple asymmetric elements. I think I'm going to hold onto it for a while and see how I feel about it in a few months. I will say that it's extremely comfortable to wear, and is an ideal size for me.
One oddity that sticks out. The choice of drilled lugs is an odd one and the supplied spring bar ends stick out. Strange.
A couple quick pictures to kick things off.
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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?
Cudos again to TheJohnP!
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Is it actually an elabore grade 2824?? Also I can't help but wonder what it would look like on a mesh bracelet
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The ETA 2824 has been modified to be a "no date" and according to Codek, each movement is tested and regulated in 3 positions by a watchmaker. The amplitude and beat error are also evaluated. On a full wind, the timing is expected to be well within -3/+6 sec/day.
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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?
-3/+6 is within COSC specs generally, but from my understanding true COSC certification is more than just 3 positions.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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That is a very unique looking watch. Not sure it would look good on me, but its really cool. I will resist....
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My Codek arrived this afternoon from the left coast, speedy Priority Mail delivery and packed very nicely, and it is a beautiful watch. For the price, it is one of the best watch deals I have ever been privy to. For a few bucks more, I opted for the cordovan Horween strap. Thank you THE JOHN P and MANONTIME for calling our attention to this watch. I usually don't wear this style of watch but design-wise it is unique.
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Mine came in today. Chris fulfilled my request for a number ending in 5 or 0 and I got number 45.
As I feared, the strap is much too short, but it is fantastic quality. I have to wear it on the first (last?) hole.
But man oh man...what a looker.
As I feared, the strap is much too short, but it is fantastic quality. I have to wear it on the first (last?) hole.
But man oh man...what a looker.
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Great choice on the white dial MOT.
I wasn't super happy with the strap so swapped it out for a blue rubber strap I had lying around. Much more comfortable, doesn't suffer from the springbar overhang issue and I'm enjoying the blue+white combo.
I wasn't super happy with the strap so swapped it out for a blue rubber strap I had lying around. Much more comfortable, doesn't suffer from the springbar overhang issue and I'm enjoying the blue+white combo.
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Mine arrived today. Some more pics for the Codec Spiral love:
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I really want to jump in on this, but the 30m water resistance makes me hesitate
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30m water resistance should be fine for washing your hands at the sink or getting stuck in a rain shower. But if you plan to submerge this watch in water, then I agree with you that is probably not sufficient. This is probably more a deal for someone that already has a very water-resistant watch in their collection. You might want to opt for something with a screw-down crown instead.gustophersmob wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:07 pm I really want to jump in on this, but the 30m water resistance makes me hesitate
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Here's mine on mesh. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I think I need to shop for XL or XXL leather straps. Any suggestions under $20?
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I like Watchgecko's straps - there are several below $20, you may want to ask them about sizes:
https://www.watchgecko.com/leather-watc ... iceAsc&p=1
Maybe they can be approached to accept a MOT discount code?
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Why weren’t you “super happy with the strap”?Blue wrote:Great choice on the white dial MOT.
I wasn't super happy with the strap so swapped it out for a blue rubber strap I had lying around. Much more comfortable, doesn't suffer from the springbar overhang issue and I'm enjoying the blue+white combo.