Oh yes. Shit.
So what’s the recommendation?? Don’t buy this model?
Well, a lot of people like it, and Smoke is a mega-expert.
But there are other options open to you, BP do a not bad Kermit with the trusty 2836 movement.
http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=39_115&product_id=921