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VC222 - in the works for local buyers (from Xing Patrick)

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Surprised and disappointed to have the rear crystal fall out on my 8+F 222 yesterday. I've worn it a couple dozen times, and I'm not gentle on my watches, but it's never fallen or been bumped and I was just out at dinner when the crystal slipped out.
The gasket feels flimsy, but that might just be a function of its thinness - going to have to see a watchmaker to get it reinstalled.
 

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Surprised and disappointed to have the rear crystal fall out on my 8+F 222 yesterday. I've worn it a couple dozen times, and I'm not gentle on my watches, but it's never fallen or been bumped and I was just out at dinner when the crystal slipped out.
The gasket feels flimsy, but that might just be a function of its thinness - going to have to see a watchmaker to get it reinstalled.
Thanks disappointing
 

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I learnt my lesson w this kind of rumor news. I'll believe it when I see it
You're not wrong. I think I've been searching for one of these for a very long time. So long, I ended up going gen. But there's always hope!
 
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You're not wrong. I think I've been searching for one of these for a very long time. So long, I ended up going gen. But there's always hope!
Yes. There's two things going for it though.

One is Xing is fairly reliable.

Two is the Lemania Chrono is not AS complex as a modern coaxial Speedmaster movement. If the Chinese can make ST19s and 4130s, they can def make the Lemania movement!
 
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Yes. There's two things going for it though.

One is Xing is fairly reliable.

Two is the Lemania Chrono is not AS complex as a modern coaxial Speedmaster movement. If the Chinese can make ST19s and 4130s, they can def make the Lemania movement!
Now we're talking! Let's stay positive 😂