browngo1 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hi, My 1911 arrived yesterday and even after reading the reviews about the quality of the replication, I am still amazed! Ordered it from Joshua on the evening of 4th August and it arrived yesterday morning, 10th August. Took 1 link out of the bracelet and it fits perfectly. No micro-adjustment on this bracelet. I removed each of the bracelet screws and replaced them using Loctite 222. Some of the bracelet links were a little stiff so I treated the whole bracelet with Squirt, bike chain, dry lube and now its silky smooth. (This is a great product for this as it is odourless and leaves no greasy residue. Request a free sample at www.squirtlube.com) Wore the 1911 most of yesterday and it appears to have lost only about one second overnight. The only thing I found wrong with it is that although the large chrono second hand operates as it should with the pushers, the sub-dials at 12 and six don't work at all, but as the chrono isn't something I use anyway, I'm not bothered enough to request another one from Joshua. Anyway, it's possibly something which could be rectified when it gets serviced in the future. I've taken a few quick photo's this morning and added them below, sorry they're not that good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great choice! One of my all-time favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Nice one, the chrono issue could be rectified with a service, i am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Fantastic rep,beautifuly done I agree with FxrAndy, a servicing will take care of the sub dial Issues,enjoy your new watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 You have a real beauty! wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great rep purchase! I miss mine. Just remember - never manually change the date when the hour hand is between 10pm and 2am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 redwatch, pardon my ignorance but I have one of these on order and am not familiar with the date changing issue. What happens if you change it during that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 The A7750 movement can get screwed up if you change the time while between the hours of 10pm and 2am (on the watch) as that is the time at which the date changes automatically. If you are setting the date, just advance the time to make sure you are not between 10 and 2 and you'll be fine. DB2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 All watches with a 7750 chrono movement, be it asian or swiss, have an issue where you can mess up the movement if you try to change the date when it is set to any time between around 10pm and 2am. Francisco posted a great posting about this issue. You can find it here http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/112519-look-here-why-you-cannot-change-date-at-midnight/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks to both of you. I am sure that was a very "noob" question but I appreciate the responses. You learn something new everyday. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Very nice- one of the best reps out there; and for about $275! I've been meaning to get one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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