Kollektor Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I just bought an Arktos--not sure which version it is although the seller tells me it's a V3 (latest) from his factory. Different markings than Pure Time's so my guess is that it's definitely from another factory. It has a 12-click bezel (as opposed to the 60-click), and clearly the date font is slightly thin with wrong cyclops mag. Nonetheless, magnificent watch, and probably my favorite to wear on a regular basis. Very heavy, solid looking and feeling. It's been acting kind of funky, so if anyone can assure me that the quirks are normal (or not) for the 7750 movement, I'd appreciate it. 1) Around 23: 30, the date begins to slowly turn until midnight. I thought that the mechanism was supposed to trigger a fast flip, so it crossed my mind that maybe I damaged my keyless works (yes... it's my first 7750 ). 2) Other than that, sometimes the date is slightly off (1-2 millimeters too high or low) in the date window. 3) I keep the watch in my winder. Every night it just stops for some reason. In the morning, I manually wind it, and nothing happens. I gently stir it (like wine in a wine glass according to The Zigmeister's advice), and still nothing. Once I pull the crown out 2 clicks and then apply the crown guard to push it back in, the watch starts working again. Haven't had it stop on me yet while I'm actually wearing it. I was planning to re lume the watch with The Zigmeister, but wanted to get some feedback first to see if there are mechanical issues that need to be investigated as well--or if this stuff is normal for this movement. Don't want to pay more for repairs than the actual value of the watch; would be better off buying a new one if I plan to re lume! Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Tell me if I'm wrong, but I think your watch has a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Tell me if I'm wrong, but I think your watch has a problem... So it seems. Just don't know how spot-on--or reliable--these modifed movements are... Do you know if the date wheel is supposed to move slowly between 23:30 - 00:00, or is it supposed to tick into place all at once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 1. normal 2. normal 3. little demage... but easy fix? do you know why most people boycott asia 7750?... now you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Thanks for your thoughts. I figured it might be just a little 7750 snafu. 1. normal 2. normal 3. little demage... but easy fix? do you know why most people boycott asia 7750?... now you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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