D danwelThe Alec Monopoly is very very cool and liking that a lot.
D danwelYou have sent me off down a rabbit hole now though as i am on Chrono24 and stumbled across the modular 45 + Tourbillion kit and that is a very very nice watch
Try charging the connected module alone (like in the picture), sometimes lugs and straps make it more difficult for the charger. Also make sure that charging pins are clean on watch and charger, and finally verify than both TH logos are perfectly aligned before charging. Put always the module first on the charger, and then plug the charger
If all these actions fail, then you can try to find some new charger from our member @J.C . Maybe he could have some charger for sale (he is in UK)
There is a member (from Russia) in this forum selling the Calibre 5 mechanical module together with the titanium lugs and the titanium bracelet at €1200 (EURO), which is a very reasonable price… considering the module alone costs €1600 and the titanium bracelet costs €745… this is the link to his post:
https://forums.calibre11.com/threads/fstag-heuer-mechanical-module-45-calibre-5-titanium.140971/
If you already own the titanium bracelet and you are only interested in the mechanical module alone, there’s a shop in UK still having the Calibre 5 and Calibre 16 mechanical modules (brand new, with 2-year warranty, but at retail price: around €1600 the Calibre 5 and €2700 the Calibre 16), and also straps and other accessories for the Connected Modular 45, not easy to find. This is the website of the shop:
https://steffans.co.uk/
And Wesley Sutter is the person who manages the accessories for the Modular 45:
wes@steffans.co.uk
@danwel , you have IMO the best smartwatch ever made, because Gen2 Modular 45 was the first Swiss Made smartwatch (current Gen3 and future Gen4 TH Connected are made in China), and above all because it’s Modular. So you will never have a very expensive paperweight (as you would have with Gen3) if you also have at least one mechanical module to use with it (even better if you have two, of course 😉). So when someday the connected module becomes obsolete, you can still enjoy your Modular watch with the mechanical module(s). Even if you buy them at retail price brand new, paying €1600 to have a very nice Carrera Calibre 5 with titanium case and ceramic bezel is a great price. Just look at the price for a regular Carrera Calibre 5 in steel… and the same applies for the Carrera Callbre 16 module. So as soon as you have the Connected Modular 45, this open you the door to the great option of the mechanical modules.
And if in the future your connected module has battery or screen issues, you also could buy a connected module alone (there are usually some for sale at ebay, or @J.C also could have some of them for sale), and the price is obviously lower than for a complete TH Connected.
So my advice is: keep your Gen2 Modular 45 and buy one or two mechanical modules to make it future proof, so #connectedtoeternity 😉 👍
D danwelWow, thank you so very much for taking the time to reply. You have made me feel a lot better about the watch.
I will try to charge the watch without the strap and i have already just cleaned the points so will keep trying. I am thinking it may be my charger as it has been to Tag 2/3 times now and they have picked up nothing.
I actually bought my watch from Steffans as it happens so will give them a try.
The guy from Russian selling the watch i have just looked at and it looks like a good option as i am sure mine is just the stainless lugs but not 100% without checking and no i don't have the nice strap in the advert either so that is an option.
I am also looking at one mentioned here for sale on gumtree and going to chat to the guy tomorrow.
Overall you are right, i do need a mechanical head for my watch and that is what i am going to aim for now but i had no idea they were the bit harder to find now lol
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Ahh… the Tourbillon mechanical module is the Holy Grail of the Modular collection 🙄, but too expensive for me… I just keep playing the lottery every week 😁
I believe in you Albert!
I believe in you Albert!
I still think Tag Heuer should reward @Albert-AMG with a Tourbillon Module for his unbelievable commitment to the Gen 2 Collection.
Frederic needs to be made aware of this.
D danwelNot sure how I’ve ended up like this but there’s some very bad people on here that have made me purchase a Cal 5 and a Cal16
juts waiting for the Cal 5 to turn up as we speak, the Cal16 will be a bit longer as it’s travelling from Italy but I’m excited to say the least and also in a bit of disbelief as I only wanted the Cal5 really but ended up on somewhat of a shopping spree
Whenever in doubt, the right thing is always to spend the money.
Congrats Dan for both brand new mechanical modules and also some extra Modular 45 parts! 😉 👍
Yes, this forum is full of bad people, it’s a very dangerous place for the piggy banks! 😁
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About straps for the Modular 45, Wes in Steffans UK could help you. He is still able to get some straps and bracelets from the TH headquarters, I guess it’s the last available stock 👍
D danwelvery bad for my piggy bank indeed lol.
I have a red, white and a black logo strap coming from Stefans. Just need to be patient now which is difficult
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I see your Modular 45 collection is growing very well! 😉 👍
Please post here some pictures when you receive everything: 😀
https://forums.calibre11.com/threads/how-is-your-th-modular-collection.95472/
