asf Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 ohhh man I've always been on the fence about the Portugese Chrono but I have been wanting a dress watch for quite some time. I guess here it is! I ordered it from Josh like 10 mins ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 ohhh man I've always been on the fence about the Portugese Chrono but I have been wanting a dress watch for quite some time. I guess here it is! I ordered it from Josh like 10 mins ago! Well, it's up in the sales section today, you could have gone there to get one already verified to work, or you can get a gen IWC movement from Concepta with the seconds at 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 You could freeze the seconds hand as well... Does the chrono seconds hand still work if you freeze the seconds at six? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 It's a great watch, just a shame about the movement. Try graphite treatment, or frezzing the running seconds for long term use. Also, hack the movement (pull the crown out so it stops) when you're not using it to prevent unecessary wear overnight etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well, it's up in the sales section today, you could have gone there to get one already verified to work, or you can get a gen IWC movement from Concepta with the seconds at 6 I didnt see the portugese chrono in there! darn, id rather get it from a member! I dont mind hacking the movement over night since there isnt a date to switch over and ofcourse graphite treatment is a must! Thank you guys...esp b16a2 for your review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Do you have to be VIP to see the Portu? All I see is a broken one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Your a brave man. Here's hopeing it lasts for you. Get that graphite treatment imediatly! Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck986 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Mine lasted a year. It was a great watch. I hope to pick up a gen soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got scared when I first saw the gen prices only to realize I was looking at the special editions whew! I would love to get a gen. I love that chewed piece of the 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Still curious about if freezing the second hand will also freeze the chrono second hand. Let's say it does fail and the movement is trashed. Can you just put in a replacement norma A7750 and not have a functional seconds hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Still curious about if freezing the second hand will also freeze the chrono second hand. Let's say it does fail and the movement is trashed. Can you just put in a replacement norma A7750 and not have a functional seconds hand? To my knowledge if the movent fails you can revive it with the graphite treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom10167 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well, it's up in the sales section today, you could have gone there to get one already verified to work, or you can get a gen IWC movement from Concepta with the seconds at 6 Who is Concepta? I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissej Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Who is Concepta? I'm interested. He's a guy in Sweden, Gothenburg.. sourcing gen movements. He's over as RG aswell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Still curious about if freezing the second hand will also freeze the chrono second hand. Let's say it does fail and the movement is trashed. Can you just put in a replacement norma A7750 and not have a functional seconds hand? the chrono hand will work after the treatment... Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbAgent Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I have ordered a blue donor & a gen movement from concepta. As I am in OZ i wanted to avoid shipping the piece around the world so I got Concepta to purchase the donor & he will deliver the donor & movement to the watchmaker for the mods. I hope to have the delivery in the next few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppen Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 If you are sure the watch will suit you, i.e you've tried it on in an AD, then get the gen movement from concepta, it'll make the run as good as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I have ordered a blue donor & a gen movement from concepta. As I am in OZ i wanted to avoid shipping the piece around the world so I got Concepta to purchase the donor & he will deliver the donor & movement to the watchmaker for the mods. I hope to have the delivery in the next few weeks Please report how you get on with this. From information I have seen, the gen movement does not fit the rep case. Would be good if that is not so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think it does fit after some case or spacer modifications from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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