Contemplating 3714

[hilarryus]

Hi all,

 

I am new to the forums and I've been lurking around searching for info and leeching of the site .... I've actually just purchased and received the IWC Ingeneur st laureus.

 

Anyhow, I am looking at purchasing the 3714. I know about the seconds @ 6 nightmare but I just love the look of the watch so much.

 

I am currently comtemplating on whether I should go ahead and purchase it and have it serviced right away.

 

Could you guys please give me some pointers as to who I should ask for servicing?

Edited March 15, 2013 by hilarryus

[markiemark]

Servicing makes it half the nightmare

[ogladio]

I'd recommend Domi and his 3 jewel mod, i.e service and a couple of operations to reduce friction coefficient. Cost some $$$, but very happy with my 3714 since his work.

Was very sceptical myself at first, since there is unclear empirical data to support success of the mod - let me get back in a year on how my 7750 is ticking...

[sneed12]

 I am currently comtemplating on whether I should go ahead and purchase it and have it serviced right away.

 

Why service it if it works? Save your money, and either buy a new one if yours dies, or have it serviced if it develops a problem.

[ogladio]

Good point from sneed above. Forgot to mention that my 3714 worked well for over a year (although with limited use) - only reason I had service done was that it combined well with a dial swap. Seems to be that QC varies of these movements...

[Fixen]

Like sneed said, just wear it untill it breaks and if you realy love the watch then go franken or buy a gen

[hilarryus]

hmmm.. thanks guys. I guess i'll stick with just buying it without servicing