slickdealer420

The thing I'm wondering is, there are many variations of gensteins out there, mainly the 3717, and many were assembled early on by conceptas watchmaker or other watchmakers. Many buyers also self built from parts.  But there are a few that were IWC built, and came fully assembled by IWC. Now I still wouldn't take any chances as all the serials might be blacklisted but what sort of status would they have with IWC now? Would they be considered grey or (cough) stolen even. I was under the impression that some were models that were excess stock that never went out to AD's and had to be cleared from the factory somehow

I would love if anyone has any insider knowledge about this.

Thanks for your input guys. Yes I will take it to a private watch smith, I was just curious if anyone has done the genstein service at IWC thing

It's a Hugo genstein 3717 I obtained from another forum member. The reason why I'm hesistant for a normal watchsmith to do it is because supposedly the ETA 7750 was heavily modified to run to IWC standards. Now while I'm not entirely sure if thats just not hot air, I'd like it to run at IWC standards. Does anyone know how much a movement overhaul is at the IWC service center. I probably will just go to a private watch smith but was curious if anyone has taken this route.

So my genstein needs service and I was wondering has anyone ever brought it to an AD or sent it to the Texas center for service?

Where do you guys get them now that Concepta has gone MIA? I desperately want a 3717 or Portugese.

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