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I know! But I don't think I am willing to take the risk haha

Any idea where to source one of these vintage ones? Beautiful!

Can somebody tell me how scratch resistant the bezel is? THe shiny-ness makes it look like you will see every little scratch on it...

Anybody?

Anybody? It's for an A7750

Hi guys,

Recently I lost all pressure on both pushers of my A7750 (in an IWC 3717).

Anybody has any ideas on what the issue probably is? Is it easily fixed, knowing that I have no experience AT ALL?

If not, could somebody please recommend a watch smith in Belgium? Or who is the best guy to send my watch to that could both:

- repair

- clean the movement

Thanks a lot!

Thanks for your reply, Mirage. Might look for a ball like that to open my watch.

However, I'm a bit afraid I won't know what's wrong and then I'm not helped anyway

My issue is that both pushers don't have ANY resistance (they were quite tough to push in the beginning, and at some point they lost all pressure and the chrono doesn't work anymore

Let's see...

Thanks a lot! I'm really not familiar with movements. Do you think it's safe to bring it to a regular watch smith and tell him to have a look if I pay them? Just don't want to screw up to whole movement... Plus I have no tool to open the caseback

Can a regular watchsmith also perform a movement cleaning?

Cheers! 

Well the chrono was working a few days ago. How do I know whether it slipped or it is loose screw?

Thx a lot!

Hi guys, I have a question.

I have a 3717 with A7750 and I just lost all the pressure on my pushers (both) and the chrono stopped working. What is wrong? Is this serious? How, and more importantly who would be able to fix this at what price? Would sending it to someone for a full movement 'cleaning' be the best option? Who would you recommend? I'm from Belgium...

Thanks a lot guys!

Can somebody tell me how scratch resistant the bezel is? THe shiny-ness makes it look like you will see every little scratch on it...

Alright, Just wanted confirmation Still wonder what I would get though (if anything...)

Is anyone familiar with this website?

http://www.watchesluxury.co.uk/replica-iwc-pilot/iwc-pilot-mirror-1-1-replica-watch-chronograph-3717-swiss-valjoux-7750-movement-black-dial-bu28r7zl.html

They offer the 3717 for £92 which seems to good to be true...

Thanks a lot!

PS: is there any other place in EU where I could buy this watch without having to pay huge shipping fees (bc it first has to be shipped to UK before continental EU for custom reasons)?

Thanks a lot to all of you! So I better not enter a regular watch smith and ask if he want to clean my watch At least I have some options now. However, it seems to me that it will indeed cost as much to let my watch service than to let someone replace the entire movement.

This all is, nonetheless, just in case in the future something will happen to my watch... First I have to find a good dealer (both price and quality) who want to send it to Belgium using UK transshipment. I know Josh and TrustyTime are reliable both also quite expensive compared to others. Anyone can recommend me a TD who will fit my needs?

Btw, so glad we're still alive and able to talk about watches on doomsday Cheers!

I would just get the watch and use it before any service, just let it run and use it, if it is keeping good time and everything working well then no need to service it, use it until it causes issues. Honestly I have no issues with my a2824, never had an issue. Maybe I'm just lucky with them. Think about service later if the watch is a keeper etc. You may even be modding it soon enough if it is a keeper

 

You can buy a whole movement to replace it  for around $80 (Seagull st2130) if it causes problems later so wouldnt worry too much. Keep an eye on the crown/tube screwdown with the PO's, they can cause bigger issues being honest, but that can be fixed with a gen crown/tube at a cheap price if it does. Enjoy the watch!

Thanks! So basically you suggest: get the Asian clone, enjoy it, and service it when it is needed?

Also, how easy is it getting a new movement and find someone to install it, knowing that I am from Belgium and would not really like to send it too far away

Hi all,

I am about to buy a v5 Planet Ocean 42mm. I've done some reading and came to the conclusion that I better save some money by opting for the Asian clone ETA 2824 movement. Since I understand that the condition in which it will arrive wont be excellent, I believe it is better to let it service first before using it (goes the same for the Swiss ETA, no?). That way, I will have a very reliable movement...

Now my question. Can I let it service by a regular watch smith? Should I just ask to clean and oil the movement? And what should this cost me?

If I cannot let this do by a regular watch smith, does anyone of you know a good watch smith in Belgium, preferably Brussels...?

Thanks!

The 300 is amazing..Here mine

 

How come that watch looks so decent? All the 300 vintage watches a see for sale are in a much worse state..

I'm a Belgian too and am wondering if you guys have had any problems with customs... Should I use the transshipment option Trusty offers or not? Thx!