Guest Sql_pl Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Look what arrived today! Only some quick pics for now, will write more later as I need to go out now! Enjoy! Wristie: Chrono family (6263 is saying goodbye today and starts it travel to Italy to another member!) 7032 ROCKS, I love it!
lhooq Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome, and don't forget to get your free T-shirt:
dropbear2008 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Congratulations. May I ask where the bracelet is from ?
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks guys! I have to say I am very happy, I was thinking about one of these for a while but I guess it would take me some time to finally try to source the movement and rest of the parts and put it all together. With my recent luck (knock on wood) this one was offered to me complete, assembled by our own Domi! Delivery definately has to be around the world record, I am sure - from Italy to my wrist in Poland in 17 HOURS Watch is based on full DW kit, powered by Valjoux 7734 with correct 45 minute counting subdial and finished with very nice folded 7836 with 385 endlinks. I need to get a genuine crystal but I am worried there will probably be some fitting issues. Do I need to shave ID of the bezel to fit gen crystal? I may also consider gen crown, which crown should I go for? Oh and are all these 7734s non quick set? Took me a while to set the date! Great watch all in all. Cannot wait for my next purchase to arrive, this along with Tudor pictured in this thread will seriously upgrade my collection!
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 NATO (I like NATO straps in pics ONLY, hate to use them to strap watches onto my wrist):
Justasgood Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 The date can be quick set the old school way. Advance till midnight, after the date changes, roll the time back to 9 pm then forward again. Gen crystal will require ID of bezel to be shaved. As for the crown, a 702 crown and tube would finish it off nicely. Question: Where can I get a bracelet like that? Also, if a new crown is what you are after, I would shave the CG's as they are not even close to gen.....big surprise right
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Previous owner refers to the source of the bracelet as watchinternational, I assume it could have been obtained via Mary, prob a bracelet from a 1655 rep?
thealphabeta Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Can't wait to get mine now, that gives me shivers, so gorgeous - I've managed to source a 7734 with 45 min recorder. Thanks SQL for all your help mate!
mrboombasteke Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Can't wait to get mine now, that gives me shivers, so gorgeous - I've managed to source a 7734 with 45 min recorder. Fiiiinally got one on the bay. It'll need a good service and a transplant and then I'll be as cool as everyone else.
thealphabeta Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 SQL - what do you mean about shaving the ID from the bezel to fit gen crystal?
thealphabeta Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 SQL - what do you mean about shaving the ID from the bezel to fit gen crystal?
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 SQL - what do you mean about shaving the ID from the bezel to fit gen crystal? Inner edge of DWs bezel has to be trimmed in order to fit gen 128 crystal.
thealphabeta Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Ah ha I see. That's a shame. Worth it though
thealphabeta Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Got me a gen crystal for this bad boy. All on the way. So getting closer ice I've checked all the parts
krpster Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 Nice piece Sql. I have all the parts for mine except I need a black font date wheel. The donor watch I have has red numerals. I may just build it for now so I can try it out.
lhooq Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 The 7734 isn't what you'd call a good-looking movement, but it's prettier than a Lemania 5100!
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 Wanted to take some comparison pics of this 7734 vs 72 but unfortunately the back of my 6263 is so tight I cannot open it with duct tape roll, latex gloves etc.
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