geekybiker

Just got one of these in the mail

http://watchwindersworld.com/vc10017-perpe...8362-p-392.html

Wondering how to set the calander so I dont break the dang thing. Ive seen instructions for the 7750's but nothing like this. Anyone know how to go about it?

okay I figured out how to get the month and day set. Those are just the push buttons. I dont understand how to get the year and day yet though.

Man, I was hoping you were going to be talking about a special star wars edition crown....

Just got one of these in the mail

http://watchwindersworld.com/vc10017-perpe...8362-p-392.html

Wondering how to set the calander so I dont break the dang thing. Ive seen instructions for the 7750's but nothing like this. Anyone know how to go about it?

Here they are.

I just got my set in the mail.

Both are slightly different. One movement is by Savoy watch co and the other is Wittnauer watch co. Very similar movements. Both hand wound, 17 jewel. The crowns are just screw in ornaments, not real crowns. I was hoping to wind these up and see if they'd actually move while I work them, but no luck. Very cool though. Ill have to take some pics on my shirt tonight.

I believe that I have once been the intended target for an AD's confiscation.

AFAIK Canada has even more liberal law regarding reps than the US. I doubt that you were in much danger. I supposed that's really the key. Know your local laws.

I think it has alot to do with what country you live in.

If a AD seized my watch in the US, I think I'd be calling the cops. You're not breaking any laws by wearing it around. Other countries mere possession is illegal so YMMV.

Oh, there is $15 off there untill the end of the month. march15 coupon code....

I just acquired my first "seconds at 6" 7750-based watch (IWC Porto Chrono). For the moment, it is functioning perfectly, and it even has decent power reserve. I've done the basic research on these seconds at 6 models and I fully understand that I'll be lucky if the movement runs for another six months before failing. However, I'd like to take some reasonable precautions to get as much life out the movement as possible.

My question is: Is it better to leave a seconds at 6 watch on a winder, or is it better to let it run down and wind it only when needed?

My theory (which may well be completely wrong) is that these seconds at 6 models should last longer if you let them run down and wind them only when needed, treating them much like a manual wind model. My understanding is that these models are doomed to fail because the extra tansfer gears cause undue stress on the movement. This is compounded by the fact that the seconds hand at 6 is constantly running. So my common-sense theory is that there should be no stress on the movement when the watch is stopped.

Is there any logic to my admittedly novice theory?

If I really really wanted a seconds at 6 model, I would seriously consider removing the extra gear drives for the subdials once I got it. That should up the reliability factor, but you lose some functions. Have to decide what is important I guess.

I love it! Id buy one if its ever repped.

I love those! I need some french cuff shirts first though.....

I just had them fill mine up to the top of the case last service so I wouldn't have to worry about it sloshing around.

Sure we are. Merely our wearing replicas devalues their brand.

I beg to differ. You can just as easily argue that's its free advertising. Besides that's a very difficult thing to quantify.

Just a small quibble, but WE aren't stealing money from the Gen companies. Its the people making and selling the reps that are doing it. After all we are not the ones profiting on the sale. Depending on your various local laws you may be committing various other crimes though.

You of course read THIS before you posted this question, right?

ooo thanks that helps. I read a few reviews of it, but I didnt see that one.

So I noticed some of the links have the tach on the outer bezel, while others have the tach under the crystal on the inner bezel. Going to the official tag site I can see both of them. So what it the difference between these two styles. Did one type only come in certain colors? I'd hate to spoil an otherwise outstanding rep by buying a tach style in a color is didnt come in.

Forgot to mention Im talking about the chrono versino.

So I noticed some of the links have the tach on the outer bezel, while others have the tach under the crystal on the inner bezel. Going to the official tag site I can see both of them. So what it the difference between these two styles. Did one type only come in certain colors? I'd hate to spoil an otherwise outstanding rep by buying a tach style in a color is didnt come in.

Anyone got a source for a 47mm/44mm case back tool? Preferably in the EU? Anyone got one they want to sell?

I would like one in the US as well.

Anyone who says that it isn't breaking *any* laws to purchase a rep is deluding themselves.

Well, if you're buying from a dealer/member in the US I can't think of any. Laws will have been broken, but not by you. (Individual state laws aside.)

I'm partial to a local place called Costello's. But I could go for quiznos in a pinch.

Today is the day Josh said he would start shipping again, so I'm assuming CNY is over. Everyone warming up their CC's?

here's a link to a much larger version of that image.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/5968/su...uralpic50nr.jpg

Anyone use it before?

I have. It works and I didnt get any phone calls about it.

So Im looking for a watch that comes on bracelet that isn't silver or gold. Any suggestions? Ive seen a few watches that came on black bracelets, but no reps. Im open to silver/black combo's too. I just have too many watches on silver (or titanium) bracelets, dont like gold and want something different.

FWIW I dont think your poll choices have a low enough price option for a bag that size. It would have to be exception quality to get much more than about $30 I think. Leather stuff is generally pretty cheap.