eunomians Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thank you for posting the pic. I look forward to the mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Do we know if these gen date wheels fit the asia 28800bph movement without modding. I may fit these to my asia model if yes instead of going to the expense of another 7750swiss. I want to use that in a Cousteau when I get one! I can also confirm that the date font is exact to the IWC as the base movement they use is a 7750 and is identical to my 3706 date/date wheel. I assume the 3717 is the same base movement as the 3706. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Is anyone offering to carry out this mod?? I'd love to have it done (and a service of the movement as well) but lack the skills myself. Thanks PS I'll be sending my Cousteau off for the same treatment as/when/if I get one!! Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I can confirm that ETA date and day wheels fit the asia7750. I received my watch today and stripped it down and fitted the new wheels inside. Ignore the chrono hands. I have got them out of alignment but wanted to post a pic of the improved date font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I can confirm that ETA date and day wheels fit the asia7750. I received my watch today and stripped it down and fitted the new wheels inside. Ignore the chrono hands. I have got them out of alignment but wanted to post a pic of the improved date font. Looks great! Glad you eventually got your watch Like hilts I am also looking for someone who can fit my ETA datewheel for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 You are the first to have done this mod! So that means that, for the time being, you have the most accurate 3717 rep in the world! It looks really damn good. I cannot wait to get this mod done. Anyhow, with this mod + OEM 7750 movement, the 3717 is a perfect rep. Wow, how impressive! PS. A before and after pic would be great. Especially if both pics are taken at the exact same distance with the same cropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks!! The watch is very good. On the negative side I don't think the bracelet feels as crisp as it should and also it's lighter weight than the gen but still good for a rep. I have taken some pics along side my gen3706 and will post them later on when I'm not so tired! One comment though about the AR coating. It may not be as strong as the genuine 3717 but it is stronger than my 3706 in the same conditions. It is very effective under strong sunlight and bright halogen lights on both watches. I have now corrected the the sub dial hands and the asian movement is running well. I will change to swiss soon but I'm going to wear it for a few days first. Sorry guys I have very little time to do my own odds and ends watchwise and can't unforunately take on any work for other members plus I'm not so confident with other guys watches!!!!! If I bugger mine it my loss but I would not be good with another man's goodies! or ladies for that matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Is anyone offering to carry out this mod?? I'd love to have it done (and a service of the movement as well) but lack the skills myself. Thanks PS I'll be sending my Cousteau off for the same treatment as/when/if I get one!! Hilts I offer these services, my signature has all the info... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I offer these services, my signature has all the info... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Where's the land of milk honey and money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Where's the land of milk honey and money? Plastic Surgery Disaster Land (Hollywood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I offer these services, my signature has all the info... RG Got it! See PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Great Looking Wheel !!! ... Once I receive mine,...Sending both to The Zigmeister for a cleaning and lube while having the wheel replaced... Still cheaper than an eta 7750 movement replacement on 2nd thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I'm sending in my 3717 to Zig next week for a Swiss 7750 movement swap and for a Cousins DW switch. Then I will be singing: Ain't no stopppin' us now... :whistling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 .Well guess what? I received my 3717 back from The Zigmeister today. Had a movement swap, and lume. While fixing up the new movement he was able to adjust the day/date wheel. No need to replace it as far as I can determine. Look at the alignment in todays window. PLENTY good enough for me. As far as I am concerned this watch is a perfect rep. IMHO it is the best rep of the 20(+) that I own. I could not be happier. As we all know The Zigmeister is the MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Wow!!! Can you show us a lume pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 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. Can anyone tell me if we can source these parts from say, Ofrei.com by any chance? I was not able to locate those parts on that site. If anyone can point that out, I would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trombone Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 hi woody, i just tried it for you: you only have to copy the reference number and paste it into the search window at www.cousinsuk.com and voila..... it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 hi woody, i just tried it for you: you only have to copy the reference number and paste it into the search window at www.cousinsuk.com and voila..... it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I got mine from Cousins Woddy. The shipping to the US was not that bad. It came quickly too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I may do a bulk order of these and ship some to members in the US to save on the postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 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. What's the difference between the two items above? The descriptions are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 date indicator and day indicator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Cheers.. I knew my eyes must have been playing tricks on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidxer Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 That would be swell! (count me in) I may do a bulk order of these and ship some to members in the US to save on the postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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