milwaukee Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Well, the IWC pilot chrono seems to be getting some very favorable reviews. I am ready to purchase one myself. After having compared the rep to the Gen at the AD, it is obvious that the date wheel situation is a fairly big flaw. I have little experience with personally modding watches, but am more than happy to pay a professional. That said, do any of you know about another date wheel that looks better that would fit in this watch, or how we could make the request for one to be built. Any thoughts, or help on this topic would be much apprecited. Not only by myself, but also by anybody else with this great watch. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Don't know how other owners feel about the date wheel, but having worn mine now for 2/3 weeks solid, I don't even notice it now, and I can't stop staring at the watch - it is sooooo good. Tuesday seems to be the bad day - rest of the week is OK and SAT in particular seems to be spot on! I too would appreciate a fix for this, but don't let it stop you getting the watch - it is superb. Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 A datewheel fix is an excellent idea. I would pay top dollar for this mod. This rep is FANTASTIC. It deserves to be 100% perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 A datewheel fix is an excellent idea. I would pay top dollar for this mod. This rep is FANTASTIC. It deserves to be 100% perfect. What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Mine is on the way to Ziggy and I will ask him if there is room for an overlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumouse Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Same here.....!! Let us know if anything turns out...I took mine to a local jewlery store today(4/4/07) to get the band changed to leather.....and man,(very rude I might add) the guy flat out told me "Nice copy".....he said the give away was the "day and date" font was wrong and unlaigned......Man I was ticked.....I guess I should have expected it...ahh wells.STILL A NICE WATCH....I hope we can get a fix...ASAP.....Anyone???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 figure i would chime in and say that the day and date don't bother me one bit on this watch -- i really can't believe how much i like this watch -- the only way to describe it is that it has 'presence' in spades. it is such a simple design, but for me, the amount of white on the dial is really striking. hard to describe i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Absolutely my favorite watch!! The datewheel issue is moot as far as I am concerned. I hardly notice it. To send it away JUST to fix this minor problem is unneccesary unless you are 'Mr. Must Be Perfect'. My concern more is for the problems potentially involved with the 7750 movement. If there were such a thing as a date wheel fix that was easy and painless, and you really had to have it, then bring it on...otherwise take what you get..and what you get out of the box is tough to beat ...IMO. What a beautiful watch. Who ever influenced Eddie and his partner to rep this watch was a genius. Who knows, maybe Eddie is the genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Definitely in for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks in advance for making this possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks in advance for making this possible! I don't think anyone actually said they are going make a datewheel...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmeShare Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Is it the font or the alignment. I have this watch and there was no alignment problem with the day and date. TimeShare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I guess we have to wait & find out if an overlay is possible with the Asia 7750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukee Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 It seems simple enough to fix. I'm sure in good time some ingenius member or friend of will come up with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 lello, the buddy who's creating a perfect data wheel for the Ingenieur could help you guys. Drop him a line i'm sure he could do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 That is a good idea. Maybe Lello could help us out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukee Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Calling Lello, come in Lello. That is a good idea. Maybe Lello could help us out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Is anybody working on this mod at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trombone Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 hi there, found this on the darkside. these are the reference numbers for the black day- and date-wheels for the IWC Pilot Chrono on the website of Cousins UK: www.cousinsuk.com Item: Valjoux 7750 Date Indicator 3 o'clock White Figures On Black Background Reference: VAL775025571WB3 Item: Valjoux 7750 Day Indicator 3 o'clock White Figures On Black Background Reference: VAL775025611WB3 not cheap, but i think to get good day-date-wheels, is worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 And the ETA date font is much closer to the IWC font. I have ordered them for both the Pilot and GST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 She's gonna be angry when she sees I spent 8quid on a pair of earrings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I really appreciate the info... I, too, have placed my order. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Just to clarify, the valjoux day and date wheels fit without modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I would assume that they do fit without modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Here are the genuine Valjoux day/date wheels with white lettering. I think the font is very close if not the same as the IWC. It's certainly good enough for the rep and miles better than the asia effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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