RolexSubby

I just ordered a Bell and Ross BR 03 QUARTZ chrono on nylon. I did this as I wanted the reliability of quartz but wanted the same case /saphire glass/ strap as the more. I don't have to worry as much about the movement stopping etc as I would with the asian movements. Each to their own.

peace,

Steve

If you have a quartz chrono and don't use the chrono it is hard to see the ticking of the quartz on the little subdial. I perfer to leave the chrono running myself.

agreed, reliabilty and accuracy taken together are already reasons enough to pick the quartz over the autos..

didn't really get it when you mentioned "I perfer to leave the chrono running myself." .... u mean it's possible to hack the running second hand in the sub dial?

After 5 years in this game here is the best bang for the buck. Buy a rep that has the SAM case and strap/bracelet as the 7750 version but has the quartx movement inside and usually minera crystal for 1/3 to 1/2 price and get the shipping included. I have delt with www.watcheden.com and got the Oris Carlos Coste for $ 118 delivered . I am about to order the Graham Chronofighter in quartz for a bit more. The guy has $ 20 off coupon on the fron page. Don't pay $ 35 EMS for a $ 100 Rep. IF you don't like this Dealer do the same with others. Make sure the Rep has the same case and Strap as the 7750 and then go quartz. Best thing I can pass on to you.

Steve

I'm sure Steve knows much more than us noobs here to have made that advice.

But if a ticking second hand on a 'mechanical' watch gets u on the edge, then do not try this

This has turned out to be one schweet thread. Hopefully we get even more adds

I read somewhere that the noobmariner accepts gen crown (w gen tube as well).

And I think BK's mariners are based on the noob case with replaced crown & tube too.

Can some experts confirm this?