LapTime Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 So i've decided that I should get my TaG Carrera serviced. It has the usual A7750 (high beat) engine in it, and so far has run flawlessly (going on 1yr 9months). I want to keep it for many years to come, so I figure that a good service is in order. My question is this; can I leave this in the hands of a local watch smith, or is this something best left to the guys with experience on this movement? I understand that they're tricky to find parts for, tricky to work with, and that its best to have someone work on them who's done many in the past. My fear with the local guy is that he wouldn't do such a thorough job with it, or couldn't source parts, etc etc. That said, can anyone reccomend a good 'smith in Colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 try Ziggy or Vac.. Pm them.. Ziggy's price list is on his web site.. as far as the A7750.. Ziggy has serviced all of mine and as he say's.. "Serviced" properly and they are very good movements. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Good question. Zig is the only one I would trust, however I could really use a local option for a few things, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Good question. Zig is the only one I would trust, however I could really use a local option for a few things, too. here in lies the issue of finding a watch smith that is "rep friendly" .. plus finding one that is as knowledgeable as Zig.. don't go saying I'm patronizing.. just telling it like it is.. weather A7750 or genuine.. it's hard to find the caliber of work that the Zig does.. AD's included. I've grown to know that sending it to Ziggy is well worth the quality of work that is done.. edit add.. for those of you that don't realize what full service by zig means.. the entire movement is dis-assembled and cleaned, oiled , timed .. etc.. some watch smiths simply drop oil on the movement and call it serviced.. I've received genuine that have been said to be serviced.. only to find enough oil on the movement to service a dozen watches.. so just because someone has a shingle up does not make them a Horologist.. and to leave a watch for repair for 5 weeks is the same as sending it away and getting better quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I don't doubt that, although truth be told I have work piling up because I simply cannot afford to get it done. LT, from what i've gathered keeping up with whats said around here for a while now, the A7750 has some intricacies that would probably be best served by only the man himself. My "keeper" A7750 pieces (ok, piece. My Skyland V3) will go to Z, or no one at all. I cannot vouch for Vac, as I seemed to get the cold shoulder to my communications even when I told him we apparently lived close to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 yeah.. I've heard from very experienced members that have tried working on their A7750's that they have a harder time with it than the gen Rolex movements.. must be the same with the Valjoux 7750's.. you on the West coast right Pag??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Pag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 OK.. P4GTR.. sheesh.. so sensitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 OK.. P4GTR.. sheesh.. so sensitive Lani I think your smokin way to much of that poco loco lately. Under my name it says Tampa. My sig also says my forum handle, and my name. Although, I do remember making this specifically for you a looong time ago, remember?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 You do live on the West coast. The West coast of Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LapTime Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I figured as much. Best to go with who you know is good, eh? Wouldn't want a local boy screwing up an expensive and complex movement like this. I'll try to get in touch with Zig and/or Vac after the holidays. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 As other's mentioned, if you really want to service it now, get in touch with one of the well known modders/horological specialist that will wrok on it and have seen them before. They will take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Lani I think your smokin way to much of that poco loco lately. Under my name it says Tampa. My sig also says my forum handle, and my name. Although, I do remember making this specifically for you a looong time ago, remember?? Well,.. I started taking Gingko.. for memory....and I forget what else it's for.. . . .East coast ..West coast.. same difference.. you still live on the Big.. Big Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davekgray Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Can anyone tell me how to reach The Zigmeister, I need to have a 7750 serviced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Can anyone tell me how to reach The Zigmeister, I need to have a 7750 serviced. He's retired from the watch world, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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