panerai153 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I'm not a poster over on this forum, the only IWC I own is a white dial 14k gold genuine Calatrava. I've had several including a fleigerchronograph, which looks very much like the 3717. Since I don't own anything that takes a 7750 movement, therein lies my dilemma. I recently bought a Swiss ETA 7750, not realizing that the registers were in the wrong position. I really need a 7753 which has the registers @ 3,6,9. The 7750 i have is 12,6,9., which won't work for the build I'm doing. I have a couple of questions as I suspect most of the IWC chronos use the 12,6,9 configuration, you guys would know the answers.First is it possible to change the subdial positions, at a reasonable cost, or would i be better off just selling this movement and buying a 7753 "tricompax". And second is their a market for a brand new 7750 to use as a build to replace the A7750's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just hang around put out an ad... A Swiss eta7750 is a must for anyone serious in building a 3717 or topgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 As far as I know it is not really possible to mod the movement. I think the best would be to sell and buy a 7753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a question relevant to this particular movement, the 7753. Which sub-dial features the seconds? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Seconds at 9<br />Hours at 6 <br />Min at 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 As far as I know it is not really possible to mod the movement. I think the best would be to sell and buy a 7753 thanks Andy, That unfortunately was what I was afraid of. i think the best best is to do as you said, sell it, chalk it up to stupididity for not reading and doing my research before buying. I have already ordered a 7753, hopefully it will be on the way in a couple of days. they aren't cheap, that's for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 First is it possible to change the subdial positions, at a reasonable cost No or would i be better off just selling this movement and buying a 7753 "tricompax". Yep And second is their a market for a brand new 7750 to use as a build to replace the A7750's Yep! Shouldn't have a problem selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 thanks Andy, That unfortunately was what I was afraid of. i think the best best is to do as you said, sell it, chalk it up to stupididity for not reading and doing my research before buying. I have already ordered a 7753, hopefully it will be on the way in a couple of days. they aren't cheap, that's for sure!! No they are not, you can get an asian one from cousins UK for just over 100 UKP but it does not have the date function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 No they are not, you can get an asian one from cousins UK for just over 100 UKP but it does not have the date function Andy, I'm going with the Swiss ET. I ordered one from Ofrei yesterday. i'm not too sure about the A7750's. iseem to remember at one time Ziggy wouldn't work on them, possibly they have improved and are more reliable now . The watch I'm building is a pre-Daytona 6238, so I'm wanting to put a good movement in it, as the rest is still costing me a good bit.I'm looking for something to keep for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 True the Swiss are better. But pricy what did ofrie want for one ?True the Swiss are better. But pricy what did ofrie want for one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 True the Swiss are better. But pricy what did ofrie want for one ?True the Swiss are better. But pricy what did ofrie want for one ?Around 550 USD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Are sure that this will fit in the case for a datona with the non date set up but a date movement, i am thinking back of dial and stem depth? and then if you remove the date whels and date surround to close the gap then the hands pinions will be too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Andy, not sure, but this case is specifically for a 7750 mvmt. DW removes the rotor to fit the case. Everyone who builds these also removes the auto wind mechanism as well. I contacted ziggy and he didn't express any reservations about the build. I got the case from denimhead and he also told me a Tricompax 7750 was the correct mvmt. We'll see pretty soon.case is here, dial and movement are in transit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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