Guest Sql_pl Posted October 1, 2007 Report Posted October 1, 2007 Some pics of 3717 twins... like I said in the topic title they seem almost identical now. One is a high beat 28.8k movement, other is a 21.6k version. It turns out they come with a bit different date wheel fonts. One of the watches will be modified. ETA/Valjoux date wheels are already here on my desk ready to be fitted... It will also have a k2222 double AR coated crystal which should be here late this week or early next week. This is an interesting pic showing what difference double AR coating of a Cousteau crystal makes: Hope to get at least that good result in a 3717. Cheers!
rckh Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 Yes! the day-date fonts of 21.6k version are much better than 28.8k. I still don't understand why..... BTW; What is the thickness of 3717 sapphire crystal? Some members complain they're thin. Best Regards, Raymond
ryaku Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 identical except for the date wheel and movement of course? I would have bet.
slai Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 Hmm...since both crystals are still on the 3717s, did you find an extra 3717 crystal to send to k2222? I'm looking for one so I can get it AR-coated.
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 No, the pictures were taken a moment before I managed to push one of the crystals off.
trombone Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 No, the pictures were taken a moment before I managed to push one of the crystals off. hi, please can you explain, how you have removed your crystal? many thanks, trombone
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I took the watch to my watchsmith who said he won't even try because "there is no seal around the crystal", "he may break it" etc etc. So I got back home. Opened the caseback, removed the dial/movement and movement holder and simply pushed the crystal out with my thumbs. It really is THAT simple. Cheers!
subzero1 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 Plus, your watchmaker is wrong, there is in fact a plastic o-ring between the crystal and the bezel.
k2222 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I'am sorry i just could not resist....My 3717 with big pilot starp, and double coated crystal (gst crystal instead, but gives an idea)
k2222 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 I did that useing my cell phone, in a real life this watch with double ar is amazing. I almost forgot the wristshot
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