Francisco

Andy, I enjoyed a lot reading your modification. Guys, I am not saying that the movement is not very unreliable, what I am saying is that I think it will not last years.... sure. And, of course, it could have be done much better. But this is not the case of Daytonas and Postuguese. The running seconds in these model are the problem. Here, is only hour... very less problematic. The watch is cheap....front is almost perfect...back is crap... you choose... Regards, Francisco

The IWC Regulateur is a watch of the Portuguese family, with a very classic aesthetic. Here a picture of the family: There is a black model as well: In this post we review the modification made on the Asian 6497 movement to be a regulateur, and it is shown how to get a model that has not been replicated yet. This is the model that has not been replicated yet: It is the platinum model, that it is terribly expensive (the gen). The idea is to obtain that model, using these two reps: Installing the silver hands of the black model on the white model a platinum rep will be ready. The process is very simple, but offers us the chance of reviewing the modification on the movement. Hands are removed: The dial is removed and it is possible to see the three outputs of the movement, which is covered by a plate. The oiler is pointing out the hour output. If the plate is removed: The removed plate has a gear in his down face, gear A, which takes the output form the minutes and forwards the movement to gear B, hour output, as red arrows show. The gears A and B have no jewels and it is rotating over the plate

I have tried this: it does not work....

There is one thing you can do to improve the back. The bering mod. More info here: Regards, Francisco

here examples of modding that I have done using decals: text on PAM dials: Modding Hublot Big Bang: Modding Officine Panerai text: Regards, Francisco

In the 7750 movement (Asian or ETA) the date cannot ne changed around midnight. If you try it (it is not possible) you can damage the movement. This tuto shows easily how this happens. Next video has comments to explain the problem of changing the date at midnight. As the video shows: 1.- First, the date is changed using the crown. The

I have compared some gen and rep numbers on the dials: Regards, Francisco

Because it is very easy not to install well the cover and it will touch the rotor. Regards, Francisco

here you can find a comparison gen vs rep with ETA DWs: Regards, Francisco

I recommend you not to install this cover again...

Just to show you the final result after replacing Asian date and date wheels for ETA DWs in the IWC 3717. A comparison in the same rep watch, with Asian and ETA date wheels. Comparison against the gen, rep with ETA DWs. They are extremely equal! DWs comparisons: Regards, Francisco

some times, they are full of oil... and this pictures I took from a watch that I repaired show: Regards, Francisco

FxrAndy is showing s possible cause. Try the following: remove the balance assembly. Use the air pump to clean the bottom jewel and, carefully blow the balance. Installs again the balance. Some time works...

one possible reason is wear in the winding pinion. More info here: Regards, Francisco

I think it is a short stem. this is an easy fix.... save money...who knows the future...

Paints are Vallejo, model air. Blue, number 4, and white. Anf you need a bit of thinner. Regards, Francisco

Thanks, friend: the tuto is here: regards, Francisco

The rep of PAM 253 Flyback Regatta has a problem in the centre chrono seconds hand. The blue colour is quite off; it is very dark in comparison with gen colour. Some pictures: REP: GEN To be honest, to achieve a given blue tone is very difficult and, normally, reps with some parts in blue have this problem. However, in this case, the difference is not acceptable. The owner of this Regatta sent me a picture of the gen to help me in the modding procedure. First step was to check if I could do the job. I discovered mixing airbrush colours on a plastic that I could find the correct blue. So, the movement is removed from the case: Hand is removed: When painting, the lume of the hand will be painted too. Therefore, it is better to remove the lume, and after painting, reluming the hand. The hand is ready for being painted: Painted hand: The result seems quite good: Now, time for reluming: Final result: Regards, Francisco.

yes, waiting here. I cannot understand why is it not here yet...

stem extender is the solution. Very cheap and easy fix.

some info here: Regards, Francisco

I met him about one year ago, in Bangkok. We were talking for one hour in my hotel...it was nice to know him. I agree that money was/is not his first interest. He described himself as a "collector". BTW, he was wearing a Breitling ETA 7750. I miss him in the forums. Regards, Francisco

to freeze central second you have to disassemble the movement...so it is not going to be easy. I think it is an easier approach to freeze the running seconds in the 7750 movement. Regards, Francisco