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Sangean Rep Apologizes on Amazon Comments: Sangean WR-12 Production Stopped

Sangean America Rep Bob has seen enough of the customer reviews on Amazon in which the WR-12 is described as junk. He responds:

Hello all. This is Bob from Sangean America, and I want to thank you for your interest in the WR-12.

I want to apologize for the problems our customers are finding with this model.

Sangean Quality Control is currently making many improvements to the WR-12. We have temporarily stopped production of this model, until these problems are resolved.

If you currently own a WR-12, please give us your e-mail address, and we will notify you when the much improved revision is available, which should be about late Jan 2013.

Please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may have caused you, and many thanks to our loyal customers

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Attractive, simple table top radio: Sangean WR-11

Why There Is More Heritage in a Seiko Than a Breitling

 

 

Dan HL writes:

I would much prefer a Seiko watch over Swiss watch with a fake heritage such as the modern Breitling. (The real Breitling company was dissolved in 1979) http://forums.watchuseek.com/f15/sinn-903-vs-aviation-o-w-vs-breitling-4801.html Seiko makes every part from the crystals to difficult to manufacture parts such as hairsprings. Breitling purchases their movements from ETA and then makes modifications.

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The 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport Looks a Lot Like the BMW 5 Series and That's a Good Thing

 

Reliable. Check. Looks good. Check. Good gas mileage. Check. Allows you to pretend you're sitting in a BMW 5 Series albeit without the exciting driving dynamics. Check. 

I haven't wanted a car like the new Honda Accord Sedan Sport in a very long time (internet photos don't do it justice). To add to my temptation, I notice a local dealership is selling them for about $23,600.

Probably have to wait though. My 07 Maxima only has 43K on the odometer. 

Sangean Must Know They Have a Flop on Their Hands: The Sangean WR-12 Is a True Embarrassment

Harry writes:

According to thiecom.de the WR-12 is no longer available in Germany, the series will be revised and available again approximately jan/feb 2013.

In my opinion it's a shame to bring such a piece of crap on the market without sufficiently testing it.

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The Sangean WR-11 Will Probably Meet the Needs for All Those Who Returned the Sangean WR-12

"Some Dude," along with myself and everyone else who has contacted me, has returned the Sangean WR-12. "Some Dude" writes:

Yeah, I tried giving it a chance for awhile but I just can't get over how poor the reception is, and the decent bass wears off after awhile due to the lack of mid and treble definition. I sent mine back. I think I may give the WR-11 a shot. I'm a little annoyed that I'll have to pull the auxiliary cord in and out every time I want to use it, but I really enjoy the look and simplicity of the WR-11 and WR-12. Can anyone who owns the WR-11 confirm how well it plays at louder volumes? It doesn't have to be perfect, but I would like it to fill a room with decent bass and still have the treble sound clear and well defined.

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Ulysses writes:

Orient is wholly owned by Seiko, and they often use Seiko movements in better value models. For example, if you're lusting after a sweet Seiko mechanical chronograph, Orient provides a cheaper alternative.

All the quartz watches Ive ever used were rated at +/- 15 seconds per month. Even low end Seikos are sometimes reported as having good accuracy, around +/- 3 to 5 seconds per day - far better than the manufacturer states.

(The above photo is from an excellent watchuseek review of the Orient M-Force SEL03002M.) 

Good Discussion of Various Lume Levels on Invicta Watches

 

WatchUSeek discussion about the new pro divers using Superluminova being vastly superior to older Invicta models.

I started thinking of this subject today when taking a nap and waking up in a dark office to see that my Invicta Masters of the Ocean diver watch had such poor lume I couldn't read the time.

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Nothing But Reports of Junkiness Regarding the Sangean WR-12

Four people contacted me with reports that their Sangean WR-12 was junk. Mine came shortly after and it too was junk, a feature I empahsized on my Amazon review. Now another Amazon review in which we find the speakers stopped working after one day.

Who will buy this radio now that 6 people have affirmed its junkiness and zero happy owners?

This is not some obscure radio. This comes out from a huge company and it had, for almost a year, very big expectations. Very sad.

 

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Manly Watch Wishlist: Orient M-Force Automatic Diver

 

 

With a reputation for giving value and lume power along the lines of the Seiko line, Orient diver watches have had some appeal to me for some time, especially the 46mm bezel versions such as the Orient M-Force ELO3003B.

I find all the M-Force models very appealing with their sapphire crystal, power reserve, and hand-winding option.

Perhaps the best value, the one I'd get, is the M-Force SEL03001B on Amazon for $283. Observe that 10 Amazon reviewers have given this watch 5 stars. That's rather amazing.The only criticism is that the bracelet could be more high-end. Perhaps models costing closer to $400 will have better finished bracelets.

A Manly Watch for Horologists

 

A watch for horologists.