Hello, my first post.
BTW I have learned more in reading some of this forum than any other watch forum i belong
to.
Unique situation: I purchased a gen Montblanc XL sport chrono 7750 "parts" on ebay.
model # 03274.
it included a case , crystal, bezel, dirty-somewhat corroded 7750 movement , dial, hands.
It was missing: crown, stem, caseback, gasket, and about 8 parts to the 7750 including the weight.
(in my estimation a new movement is called for plus you cant buy the signed weight)
Condition: case- tore up- tube threads burred, top thread for caseback damaged. [censored] for
gasket damaged -but could be dremeled ok..... looked kind of like this watch
dropped in a grinder or something. pushers work fine.
crystal good, bezel ok-some damage on trim ring but serviceable.
so basically, to build this,I need:
a. new movement
b. case back and gasket
c. crown and stem
d. repair of parts to make them serviceable.
so, my questions are these:
a. in your opinions, would a rep montblanc have a crown , caseback that would fit a gen case?
I cant afford gen parts nor do i know an independent watchmaker who can purchase gen parts
only from the service center and not charge me a fortune.....
b. would an asian 7750 movement work till i could afford a gen 7750 movement?
are there different grades of asian 7750's? like pearlage etc.
c. best place to buy the best quality rep of this model.
d. best place to purchase a gen 7750 movement for down the road.
any help is appreciated.
Ihave lots of pictures but not sure how to upload yet.
thanks in advance for replys.
adavis3rd
texas usa