crwolf79

Yep. It's daytona4me. I know I'm a huge noob, but despite the fact that I never post, I've been registered and religiously obsessing about this site (and the others) for a year now. Greg was the first guy I ordered from (a Tag Link Chrono), and I just ordered an Ebel 1911 Discovery (in black--thanks By-Tor), as well as that dirt cheap Submariner he has listed (the newer Ceramic "fantasy one"). I know, I know, new guy with a Sub. I couldn't pass it up for $99. Email him directly if you want ANYTHING you don't see on his site... He's a stand-up guy who loves the hobby. He'll get you the same stuff as elsewhere, for less. But if you want to spend more money, be my guest. Oh right, that's why we're all here.

I'm having a problem with my A7750 Tag Link Chrono, and this seemed like an OK place to post. Sorry to be a noob, but I've read all over the boards, and think I've started to narrow the problem, and I know it is related to the gear that Zig posted a picture of on page 1 (the one that he replaced, because it was stripped). I think I have a problem with the reverse wheel click... Please let me know your thoughts. It isn't holding very good power reserve, so I popped the back open to take a look at things. Very cool how it works! So I have an intermittent problem. It all started with the watch not holding a good power reserve, and it made a weird CLICK noise when the rotor was automatic winding... So I took it apart. When I spin the rotor CCW, I CAN see that gold gear turning (the one The Zigmeister references in page 1), and it is storing the power from the half turn of the rotor (ie, the gold gear only turns one direction, not both, like the other two that are before it). Anyway, the problem is, IT CLICKS EVERY TIME A ROTOR MAKES A FULL ROTATION. Plus, I can see the little gold wheel jump at the sound of the click too... Any way to fix this? Is this a symptom of the bad reversing gear click. I only know what I learned on this forum, so... enough to be dangerous! 2nd question: The Zigmeister--PM me where I can send this watch to, if you are up for fixing it 3rd question: OK, I gather The Zigmeister is out for a while. Anyone else around here in the business of fixing watches? HELP!

I too am a bit of a perfectionist. I think I'm going to take the plunge and regulate mine too. I have a tool kit on its way as we speak. It's shaking out to look like I'm gaining 40-45 seconds a day. For a daily wearer, that means I have to set the time once or twice a week, which might get old. Thanks for the link. I hope I'm not in over my head! Look at me, noob as can be, digging into my watch. This is starting to get addictive.

Bump. Sorry to bring up ancient history. I was just looking for other member's experiences. I'm new to the forum, and to the hobby. I just picked up a sweeeeet Tag Link Chrono. Thanks for all of your posts that steered me in the right direction! It's as good as you've heard. I'm still amazed that I own a watch that is almost identical to the $4,000 overpriced geniune. Another benefit of the Chinese economy and globalization! I always wanted a Tag Link, and while I can afford one, I think it's nuts to spend that kind of money on a watch! This place is awesome. Anyway, the point of this thread... I've only had it a few days, but it's gaining about 20 seconds in 12 hours over the atomic clock I have. I also have a hard time winding it, only because I'm not sure if I'm doing it right or not. Getting the crown stem to "bite" for the functions requires some "finesse", and I don't want to screw anything up. I feel some slight "clicking" when I tried to wind it manually, so I'm not to keen on doing that anymore--I think the gears are dry too. Same goes for setting the time, you really have to baby the crown--because it has multiple functions on it, it seems like if you aren't applying the right outward pressure, the hands don't turn. When I'm not messing with the crown, all of the functions work perfectly--the chrono is excellent. Anyway, I'll probably let it die and start it again to see if the on/off cycles affect the time keeping. Adjusting the time doesn't seem like a job for a novice. The price was right, and I can probably live with what appears to be a total gain of +40 seconds a day.

I just had my new Tag Link Chrono resized at the mall at one of those Dakota Watch kiosks. I know, the travesty. Anyway, they had a little flyer that described their pressure testing service, and recommended that anyone do it when replacing a battery (what's a battery...) Anyway, I asked what it cost, and he said $5. No water involved. Unfortunately, he said that his read-out on the thing was broken, and it only indicated pass/fail, but not the atmospheric pressure that it made it to. So I opted to save my $5 and do it at a different mall when I came across another Dakota Watch place. I haven't even gotten my Tag wet yet... I'm a little concerned about the water-proof ability of the pushers, and the crown.

I've been digging. Man, there's a lot of information out there on this stuff. Upon further examination, I suspect that all of my concerns about the crown feel and function are pretty normal. I emailed the dealer I got it from, and he said he tested all the operation and that the symptoms I'm describing are normal for an automatic. He says that they click to a varying degree depending on the subdial configuration. I have to admit, it is keeping time, and the chrono works perfect, so I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. I think the clicking/resistance I feel might be improved by lubing it. I read on one of The Zigmeister's posts that the new Asian 7750 (like this one has) usually doesn't have any or enough lube out of the gate. Where does one go about taking a rep watch for service, and when is the right time to lube it?

I've been digging. Man, there's a lot of information out there on this stuff. Upon further examination, I suspect that all of my concerns about the crown feel and function are pretty normal. I emailed the dealer I got it from, and he said he tested all the operation and that the symptoms I'm describing are normal for an automatic. He says that they click to a varying degree depending on the subdial configuration. I have to admit, it is keeping time, and the chrono works perfect, so I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. I think the clicking/resistance I feel might be improved by lubing it. I read on one of The Zigmeister's posts that the new Asian 7750 (like this one has) usually doesn't have any or enough lube out of the gate. Where does one go about taking a rep watch for service, and when is the right time to lube it?

Hello all. First time poster here. I've been obsessed with getting a rep since I came across this site. I finally decided on the Tag Link Chrono (thanks By-Tor) with the Asian 7750 movement. It was at the top of my list that also happens to include a Tag Aquaracer and probably an Omega PO Ultimate. I just got it, and it is indeed a beautiful watch. I have a couple of questions though, as this is my first automatic watch, and I'm not sure what to expect with the movement. As far as the "feel" of the stalk coming out of the lock down crown, it feels like there's a bit of "clicking" going on when I do anything with the crown. Like I said, I've never owned an automatic, but all the quartz watches I've owned never have any feel in the crown when adjusting date or time. So I'm supposed to wind it clockwise 15-20 times to get it started, correct? When I do that, it feels a bit "notchy" at times--it will feel like something is catching. Not consistently, but intermittantly. Maybe its normal, I just wanted to check. Same with setting the time. I feel some resistance "clicking" feelings. I only set it going clockwise. Is this par for the course on an automatic watch? Do I need to take it somewhere for a service or should I just quit worrying? I would assume that setting the time would be a smooth movement, on par with the feeling of say, a quartz Seiko, but it occasionally feels like it "catches" on something as the hands move. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks for your help! CW