Seventhfool Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi! I love IWC 3717 and im looking for someone to contact for a project/start a project. I dont want to buy a 3717 from a TD if it isnt needed. Who is the "go to guy" for IWC 3717 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 What kind of project are you thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 If you want a modded 3717, go to Vac. If you want a franken 3717 (w/ gen parts), go to Concepta or Texski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventhfool Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 tomhorn gave me the answer, thank a lot for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverking2 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 If you want a modded 3717, go to Vac. If you want a franken 3717 (w/ gen parts), go to Concepta or Texski. does modded mean a rep with better parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Swapped parts and subjected to various treatments. In this case e.g better AR coating, new day/date wheels, brushed caseback, perhaps an eta 7750 movement etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 And a Franken uses genuine parts from IWC to make the piece more "perfect" .. from hands to dials, to movements .. everything and anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 if you really want a franken with more than a gen dial and hands I would suggest saving up for a second hand gen. They trade at a steep discount to new and not far from the cost of a franken. and this is coming from a guy who built one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 +1, and when going 'genenstein'-ish, expect > 12 months lead time and mental illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhc22 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 +1, and when going 'genenstein'-ish, expect > 12 months lead time and mental illness Or do your own assembling and a full genstein is less than half the cost of cheap used and getting close to a quarter of new. Also lead time in the order of weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray0244 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hard to find the parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwgforumfan Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 if you really want a franken with more than a gen dial and hands I would suggest saving up for a second hand gen. They trade at a steep discount to new and not far from the cost of a franken. and this is coming from a guy who built one. How much is the used gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smqsub Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Around £3000 Sterling. Sent from TK-421's comms using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 The used gens are fairly reasonable. I just priced one mint on a strap for $3800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Or do your own assembling and a full genstein is less than half the cost of cheap used and getting close to a quarter of new. Also lead time in the order of weeks! I waited 6 months for iwc day/datewheels and am still awaiting tube to match a gen crown I picked up separetely. I'd be happy to switch to your source for parts within weeks! But of course, with all parts available, assembling is quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have a 100% genuine parts IWC 3717. Assembled by Domenico. I'd like to let this watch go because I need funds for a mba training. Will post tomorrow a few pics..nice choice btw, the 3717 has become a true classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 On used price if you are patient they can be had for under $3k. The new ones are now 42mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhc22 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I waited 6 months for iwc day/datewheels and am still awaiting tube to match a gen crown I picked up separetely. I'd be happy to switch to your source for parts within weeks! But of course, with all parts available, assembling is quick... I think it might be quicker if buying all the parts at once or maybe I just got lucky. The main parts, case set, dial, hands and movement I suspect are easier to source. I have heard that day/date wheels are harder to get individually rather than with a complete movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATCHtheGreat Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi! I love IWC 3717 and im looking for someone to contact for a project/start a project. I dont want to buy a 3717 from a TD if it isnt needed. Who is the "go to guy" for IWC 3717 ? Hi Seventhfool - I am also taking on a project to build a few IWC full-gensteins, 3717 being one of them. Would you please PM me the source you received? I never received a reply from Concepta and desperately looking to purchase all parts while it's still possible. Thanks and best of luck on your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixen Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Seventhfool - I am also taking on a project to build a few IWC full-gensteins, 3717 being one of them. Would you please PM me the source you received? I never received a reply from Concepta and desperately looking to purchase all parts while it's still possible. Thanks and best of luck on your build! You can also ask hacra over at rg, he can source gen parts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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