Stephane Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Dear All, You might remember Pug's fantastic thread on "How to replace day/date wheels on a IWC 3717?". If not, you'll find a link in this thread anyway. That IWC was (or is) mine. Why do I post about it again? Well because it is another nice experience with a respected member of this community. That's how things should always happen: share, share, share Pug and I, as many other members of course, have the same watch: the Iwc 3717 from PT. We do realise, like everybody else, that the day/date wheels are misaligned but, more important, not correct. The print quality is poor. So the idea is to get correct day/date wheels from somewhere. That is where Monsieur Euno helped me a while back and saved me hours of search by providing the parts numbers at Cousins in the UK. Thanks Monsieur Euno. Here is the information if you need the parts for your IWC 3717: Item: Valjoux 7750 Date Indicator 3 o'clock White Figures On Black Background Reference: VAL775025571WB3; Unit Price: £3.70; Unit VAT: £0.65; Quantity: 1 Item: Valjoux 7750 Day Indicator 3 o'clock White Figures On Black Background ENGLISH Reference: VAL775025611WB3; Unit Price: £3.00; Unit VAT: £0.53; Quantity: 1 So, while sending some PM back and forth with Pug he suddenly proposes to install them for me… Wow, cool experience. It's a deal and here we go. I send the parts and the watch to Pug. The translant Better than any description, you can discover Pug's first watch work "pinned" by following this link: Pug's post: tons of pictures, rather be on high speed! No way I could add anything interesting here Waiting, waiting, waiting… Now, once the work has been done, Pug sent the watch back to me of course. This is the painful part of the story, really hard time Usually a watch needs 2 working days from UK to Belgium. In this case it took around …3 weeks :cc_confused: Sit back and imagine how Pug and I felt What would we do if the watch doesn't arrive? As a matter of fact, there was a strike in UK's post services. I even imagined that a british postman discovered what was in the package and decided to steal it. Anyway, after sweating a bit (hmmm, a lot in fact ), all is fine and the baby crossed the channel New pictures Well there are a lot of pictures of this watch out here. I can't see any reason to post 50 more, but here are the fresh ones after Pug's work. Conclusion Pug: you rock. I would like to thank you but also point out that you have serious balls. Working on another guy's watch is quite risky unless you've done it hundreds of time (which is not the case I believe). Congratulations for that. But not only: congratulations for the work itself. As an example of your great work, there is not a piece of dust inside the watch. No scratches on the dial or hands. As I have had some of my other watches opened. I can say that I do not always receive them back without dust. And that s*cks for sure when you discover dust on the dial itself while shooting a picture . I know, you do not really want to become a watchmaker. But, if you decide to do so, I wouldn't mind sending some of my watches over again. Cheers and warm regards, Stephane Nice background isn't it? The actual watch while on Pug's work bench Some pictures of the modified watch Look at that incredible chrono second hand! The Asian Day-date wheel The Eta Day-date wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Wow fantastic , thats brilliant The modifed day and date looks awesome..... Man, i like the watch... Pug you made a fantastic work RESPECT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 No dust? That's because I used Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 ps. Nice Moon/Mars desktop, mate. Yes, I know a guy who makes really nice desktops PM me if you want to know You should consider to offer your services, why not. And, as I always say: loosing a watch (stolen, seized, lost...) is both party matter. It's part of this game and hobby to share the risks, at least with members or "non cartel collectors". Thanks again, Stephane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Looks great guys. It is such a "must do" mod on these. Ziggy did mine and I can't recommend it enough. IT makes a huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Looks great guys. It is such a "must do" mod on these. Ziggy did mine and I can't recommend it enough. IT makes a huge difference Thanks dluddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Excellent job, that makes you surely wear the watch with 10 times more pride/pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Great post - thanks for sharing. Does anyone know if the same change can be made for the Cousteau or the new Aquatimer coming out soon? Or is the change not necessary for these models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Great post - thanks for sharing. Does anyone know if the same change can be made for the Cousteau or the new Aquatimer coming out soon? Or is the change not necessary for these models? Same movement - same change necessary IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Great post - thanks for sharing. Does anyone know if the same change can be made for the Cousteau or the new Aquatimer coming out soon? Or is the change not necessary for these models? I have replaced them in the cousteau models I have worked on... Not sure if it's necessary, but seems to be a good upgrade. RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I have replaced them in the cousteau models I have worked on... Not sure if it's necessary, but seems to be a good upgrade. And I'll be installing them on my Aquatimer when they're released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I have replaced them in the cousteau models I have worked on... Not sure if it's necessary, but seems to be a good upgrade. RG Is this likely to assist with day/date alignment issues in the Cousteau or is it just a question of improved font? At the moment the only thing holding me back from buying (or "pulling the trigger" for anyone wondering what buying means ) the Cousteau is the alignment of the day/date which seems to vary from picture to picture... If I knew that this was easily fixable I would go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I think it's safe to say that this is a worthwhile mod. I know I'm glad my 3717 has had it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I think it's safe to say that this is a worthwhile mod. I know I'm glad my 3717 has had it done. Can't argue that it transforms the 3717...but that's mostly an improvement in the font IMHO. I was asking about the Cousteau where the font seems OK but the alignment is variable, and was wondering whether this mod would help the alignment. Anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Excellent work !! Hey Pug you have indeed good hands & good taste in the watches !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Pug, I'm afraid you started a new carrier Congrats Cheers Stephane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donce Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Anyone in CONUS do these mods? ANYONE???? Hello..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Anyone in CONUS do these mods? ANYONE???? Hello..... You can do it yourself if you follow my tutorial. If not, The Zigmeister can do it for you, but he's in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 What do you mean you don't want to become a watchmaker? Of course you want. We need someone in EU to fix our toys. Great work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I never checked Mahler's post about the genuine having misalignied dates ! Incredible. Guys and girl: check it out. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=7845 Congrats Mahler, that is really helping a rep owner to chill out Cheers Stephane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Great pics and nice work Pug! I'm glad I paved the way for all these to be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Great pics and nice work Pug! I'm glad I paved the way for all these to be done! This does make quite a difference to the watch. I'm thinking the 3717 might be my next piece. Nice side-by-side comparison...that really sells it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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