aeroflott Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I've picked up an ETA Valjoux 7750 datewheel that I'd like to put in my Carrera Chrono rep to improve on the one in there - any tips on doing this? I've never played around with my watch movements before, but am keen to have a bash. I'm not that cack handed, but is this something I can realistically do myself, or would the advice be to get a professional to do it? Cheers Aero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I know the date wheel will fit, and removing the movement with dial from the case does not prove to be that difficult, but taking off the hands etc..... IS tricky and you need the right tools and environment to do it. I would advise you get it done for you by an expert, it should not cost that much.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Get it done by someone unless you have the dexterity, patience, proper tools and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 i got my local jewellers to change over to movements and swap datewheels and he only charged me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 where did you get hte date wheel, and how much? thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutima Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Any tutorials on how to change date wheels? I would like to learn, but need some guidance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3k0 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 where did you get hte date wheel, and how much? thanks in advance. http://watchpart.co.uk/date-ring-oclock-wi...7750-p-943.html Picture they have on their site is wrong, but you do get the right part bye, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppen Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 http://watchpart.co.uk/date-ring-oclock-wi...7750-p-943.html Picture they have on their site is wrong, but you do get the right part bye, That's right, I ordered from these guys, the customer service was very helpful via skype, and the datewheel is for a 7750 although the one pictured if for a 7753?(could be wrong about that). Their delivery to central europe was very quick also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Show us pictures with the new datewheel! I had my worries about whether the window would fit it correctly, but I am glad to hear they were unfounded. I'd love to see your result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroflott Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Well I can't find anyone willing to fit it - asked several watch repair guys if they were prepared to work on a rep and they all said "no". Not for moral reasons, but they felt it was more trouble than it was worth. One said he did some work on a rep last year, and it wouldn't fit back together properly and stopped working etc, etc, and he had all sorts of hassle from the customer. I'll keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 just ordered the date wheel form www.ofrei.com. the total came to $21 shipped via UPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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