ThePimp Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi, I have only got one Rep atm which is my beloved B&R 01-94 from Joshua. I have just placed another order with him for a Pam 237H V2 and await delivery to the UK. My noob question is that, I can obviously only wear one watch at a time so with both these having 7750 movements in them, one is going to loose all its energy. Are these movements OK to put away in a watch box unwound or does the movement perform/last longer constantly on the go? Thanks PS. Just thought ide add a piccy of my first Rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 These watches should have a 40 hour power reserve. You could easily alternate watches on a daily basis and they would both remain wound. To answer your question, there is no harm in leaving a watch unwound. The oil in a watch slowly evaporates and becomes gummy wether you use it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 No problems putting your A7750 movement watches away. I have several that sit In my watchbox...no Issues what so ever with mine. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A 40 hour power reserve? I am not getting anything like that. I get 8 hours if iam lucky. Could it be this B&R needs a service or lubing in some way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A 40 hour power reserve? I am not getting anything like that. I get 8 hours if iam lucky. Could it be this B&R needs a service or lubing in some way? Probably..a serviced A7750 should get around 40 pr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'd also depends on what you do all day! Do you sit at a desk or are you walking around all the time? These watches require a thousand arm swings to fully wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 8 hours implies you take the watch off at night and always have to reset it the next morning. If that is the case than your movement needs a service. Next time you take the watch off for the night give it a full wind and leave it running to see how long it lasts. Don't forget to check the date when you do so if you forget to look for a few days you will know whether the power reserve is 8 or 32 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the input gents, I think its probably my work life / social life. I do sit at a desk from 7am to 6pm and most nights chill'in on the sofa. I will give it a good wind up tonight before bed and see how long we get. Back to my 52mm Invicta tomorrow then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 On a foot note, i didnt realise my B&R had recessed chrono dials until i took that photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the input gents, I think its probably my work life / social life. I do sit at a desk from 7am to 6pm and most nights chill'in on the sofa. I will give it a good wind up tonight before bed and see how long we get. Back to my 52mm Invicta tomorrow then "Back to my Invicta tomorrow then" Why not...there both made in the same place. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Both the genuine Swiss 7750 and the Asian clone have a poorly designed power transfer wheel from the crown to the mainspring. Always hand-wind a 7750 gently .. nicely. This gear wears out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 JKay, How many winds manually would you recommend. I have read in the forums (from old) that it is ill advised to hand wind a 7750? I did not realise the Invicta was an Asian jobby. I do love it though, Its like wearing a 10Kg weight on your left arm........more exercise than that wrist ever gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 The standard suggestion is 40 winds to full power .. when you get to 30 take it easy and pay attention for that "hey I am full!" feeling. Manual watches will stop you from turning when they are done. Automatic watches let the mainspring slip after they are full so you won't reach a "stop" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Jkay, I have done 50 half winds about 7 hours ago and its still holding time. Its bed time here in the UK, so it will be intersting to see what time it gives up the ghost. Thanks for the help peeps......fingers crossed my 7750 isnt a duffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 maxman.....my Invicta has not missed a beat in 18 months, buy its a quartz chunck. From 40+ LCD & LED watches, + half a dozzen Gens and my B&R Rep, My Invicta is still my fav.......You have to love the bling of a 52mm lump of stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I was ripped off on my first rep purchase and received a very high quality B&R 01-94 quartz instead of an auto. It's been running perfectly on a single battery for four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Does it not bother you that the back case was not a perfect clone? I looked at the quartz version but was put off by the fake screw holes. Although i can only comment on those offered by Joshua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 maxman.....my Invicta has not missed a beat in 18 months, buy its a quartz chunck. From 40+ LCD & LED watches, + half a dozzen Gens and my B&R Rep, My Invicta is still my fav.......You have to love the bling of a 52mm lump of stainless I was just joking...hence the Although Invictas are not a favorite watch..I do have a quartz Bolt that has been without issues for about three years. But dont tell anyone. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 My rep 01-94 has real screws and real removable strap lugs. It's no longer made as far as I know. It's major downfall is a white date wheel. Not black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Shhhhh.....wont say a word.......but i have to sneek a pic of mine in as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Shabba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Shabba Thats one chunky watch. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Actually, it is usually recommended that you do not wind a7750 by the crown, because it puts unnecessary wear on the gears. Just shake it a few times before putting it on your rest to get it going. Many of us- probably a good majority have many watches, there are some watches that will go for months between wearing. They are very happy chilling in a watch box. Don't worry about flaws, date window or otherwise. No one in your office will care if your wearing a 40,000 patek or 25$ seiko. Finding enjoyment in the world we live in vs. The world we wish for is Key for a happy existence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 But, always be careful never force a crown pushing in setting time. There are little gremlins in there and they don't like to be shoved around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 But, always be careful never force a crown pushing in setting time. There are little gremlins in there and they don't like to be shoved around Good advice pho....thanks for the advice and suggestions, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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