Chilenito Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Hi one and all, beside the wonderful watches from concepta, what would you suggest is the best place / website to get the best quality rep IWC 3717-01 in Europe? My budget is well in the three digit figures and I wouldn't mind a Franken-IWC at all. Is there THE one and only online shop selling the best IWC Portugieser Reps? Or would you suggest I'd approach any specific forum member with my request? I'd highly appreciate any help, thanks a lot in advance! Mario
vlydog Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 If you can get your hands on a movement, I have all the parts you would need for a 3717.
LeSentier Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 3717 or 3714? Topic descr. says 3714 Cheers, J
mrboombasteke Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 If you can get your hands on a movement, I have all the parts you would need for a 3717. Vly, the OP is looking for a Europe source, but since you're in CONUS, there may be some advantages (for me). What parts do you have and what would it run me? BTW, your mailbox is full and I can't msg you. Feel free to PM me.
capice Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 ask Concepta...he is in EU . Also Namor sells occasionally some very nice IWC in germany
Chilenito Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 ask Concepta...he is in EU . Also Namor sells occasionally some very nice IWC in germany Thank you guys, just messaged Concepta. OTOH: what would be the best source to get one off a replica website? Would you suggest any specific website offering excellent reps (with non-quarz movement) preferably in the EU (to prevent customs instpection problems)?
capice Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 check out Prowatch Polo...got a 3717-02,3717-04 and a 3717-09, stunning watches, and an awesome service
Adz Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 3 digit Euros or USD? You could have a 3714 with a gen movement built for 3 digit Euros, but not USD
Chilenito Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 3 digit Euros or USD? You could have a 3714 with a gen movement built for 3 digit Euros, but not USD Thanks so far guys ... I wouldn't mind paying 900 Euro for a 3714 with gen movement and gen dial. If I should be free in choice I'd go for the 3714-38 (all black) ttp://media3.iwc.com/site_media/uploads/images/2010/12/16/M02_IW371438_2011_grey.jpg or the 3714-01 (silver dial but alternate brown strap): ttp://media2.iwc.com/site_media/uploads/images/2010/12/16/M02_IW371401_2011_grey.jpg
Eton Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Gen dial will be difficult to source, but the 38 is the best rep dial, so you'd still be happy with it!
Adz Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 I beleive you'll have a hard time finding a dial. PM Concepta about a project. I think you'll be happy.
capice Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Check out DVS, he works at an AD...can get some nice deals there...only 4 fig's
mbjoer Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Will be interesting to see if you manage to get a franken within the budget. Whatever you do, just make certain NOT to buy the standard sec@6 rep. The movement is very poor and very likely to die on you.
Chilenito Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) Whatever you do, just make certain NOT to buy the standard sec@6 rep. The movement is very poor and very likely to die on you. What exactly do you mean? My original 3714 also has the second subdial at the 6 o'clock position ... do you refer to the crappy asian reprodutcion movement? .. What would be the alternative between the "standard rep" and a custom made one? Edited January 26, 2011 by Chilenito
concepta Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 What exactly do you mean? My original 3714 also has the second subdial at the 6 o'clock position ... do you refer to the crappy asian reprodutcion movement? .. What would be the alternative between the "standard rep" and a custom made one? A gen IWC 79350 movement..there is no other alternative right now
Chilenito Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks for your help everyone. I ordered a 3714 from Trusty (Andrew) and will have her modded with a gen movement, I even might get my hands on a real dial from a source in Geneva ...
Chilenito Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks for your help everyone. I ordered a 3714 from Trusty (Andrew) and will have her modded with a gen movement, I even might get my hands on a real dial from a source in Geneva ... Taking of the devil ... I just received a real IWC improved Valjoux 7750 (Old acquaintances are golden ), turns out IWC orders the movement directly from ETA IN PARTS ... which are tested, modded and reassembled by IWC watchmakers. Depending on the movement quality in the Trustywatch 3714 I will commision concepta to mod the rep for me with the IWC Valjoux 7750. Whil searching for 3714 Reps I stumbled upon this version: http://www.1-pc8838.com/00iwpg10103-portuguese-chrono-ssle-whtblk-swiss-7750-p-8183.html They claim there's a Swiss 7750 movement in .... anyone dare to comment if this one would have been worth the extra buck? (828USD for a rep ... though it's a superior 'gen' movement)? Edited February 1, 2011 by Chilenito
Adz Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 I'm tracking down gen hands and dial for mine at the moment, about a 1-2 month wait. I just wonder how good the rep case/crystal actually is compared to a gen and if it's worth it. I'm heading down to check one out and get a good look at the case and cystal at an AD on the weekend.
Chilenito Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Posted February 2, 2011 I'm tracking down gen hands and dial for mine at the moment, about a 1-2 month wait. I just wonder how good the rep case/crystal actually is compared to a gen and if it's worth it. I'm heading down to check one out and get a good look at the case and cystal at an AD on the weekend. Gen dials are my big hunt too at the moment ... not even my AD contact can help (at the moment)
Adz Posted February 3, 2011 Report Posted February 3, 2011 I've got them sussed out. I'm 95% sure I can get them. I'll keep you posted.
mrboombasteke Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 I've got them sussed out. I'm 95% sure I can get them. I'll keep you posted. Keep me in the loop, if you don't mind. I can't find anyone that can source that dial+hands.
Chilenito Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 I've got them sussed out. I'm 95% sure I can get them. I'll keep you posted. Let me know when you get your hands on some 3714-38 (all black) or 3714 white/silver with black subdials, would highly appreciate it and would trade for other gen IWC parts.
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