Well, let me tell you about this here Sistem51 service thing. I ain’t no fancy watch expert, mind you, just a plain ol’ woman, but I’ll tell ya what I know.
What is this Sistem51 anyhow?
Folks say it’s a special kind of watch, made by a company called Swatch. They call it their “signature mechanical movement,” whatever that means. Sounds fancy, huh? But from what I gather, it’s supposed to be real simple inside, only got 51 parts or so. They say them parts is all put together in five chunks, makes it easier to make, I guess.
- It’s got 51 parts. That’s all.
- They come in five ready-made bits.
- Swatch folks made it, them watch people.
Can you fix it if it breaks?
Now, that’s where it gets tricky. The first ones they made, the plastic ones, them you couldn’t fix. If it broke, well, you just had to throw it away, like a used-up dishrag. Wasteful, if you ask me. But then they started making some with a steel case, the “Irony” ones, they call ’em. Them ones, you can open up, and some folks can fix ’em. But not just anybody, mind you. You gotta find someone who knows their way around watches.
Warranty and all that jazz
Now, if you buy one of these newfangled watches, they give you somethin’ called a warranty. It’s like a promise, see? They say if it breaks in the first two years, they’ll give you a new one. That’s good, I reckon. But after them two years, you’re on your own, like a calf lost in the woods. If it breaks then, you gotta pay to get it fixed, if you can find someone to do it. And if it’s one of them plastic ones, well, you’re just outta luck.
Some folks say you can get ’em fixed…sometimes
I heard tell of some folks who managed to get them steel ones fixed. Seems like there are some watch fixers, “competent” ones they call ‘em, who can fiddle with them insides. But it ain’t like them other watches, the ones with the ETA movement, whatever that is. Them, most any watch fixer can take care of. But this Sistem51, that’s a whole different kettle of fish.
What to do if it breaks, then?
Well, first off, if it’s still under warranty, don’t you go messin’ with it! Take it back to where you bought it, and let them handle it. That’s what the warranty’s for, ain’t it? Now, if it’s outta warranty, and it’s one of them steel ones, you can try to find someone to fix it. But be warned, it might not be easy, and it might cost you a pretty penny. And if it’s the plastic one, well… you might just have to say goodbye to it. Or maybe you can get crafty, like my cousin did with that old clock. He took it apart, used the gears for somethin’ else. Waste not, want not, I always say.
Final words from a simple woman
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about this Sistem51 service thing. It’s a fancy watch, but not so fancy that it can’t break. And whether you can get it fixed or not, well, that depends on what kind you got and how lucky you are. Me? I stick with my old wind-up clock. It ain’t fancy, but it works, and I can always find someone to fix it if it gives me trouble. But that’s just me, a simple woman with simple ways.
To sum it up, here’s what you need to remember about the Sistem51 service:
- Plastic ones: Probably can’t fix ’em. Toss ’em if they break.
- Steel ones (Irony): Maybe you can fix ’em, if you find the right person.
- Warranty: Two years. Use it if you got it!
- Overall: It’s a bit of a gamble, so think hard before you buy one.
Now, I gotta go make some supper. Hope this helped you understand this here watch business a little better.
