Guest Sql_pl Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 Finally managed to take some pics of my now almost perfect 3717. It's a 28.8k version from TWP with day and date wheels from CousinsUK fitted and with a crystal double AR coated by our great AR-man Kuba aka k2222. I REALLY recommend these 2 mods to everyone who wants to have their 3717 as keepers. With these mods your watch gets as close to gen as possible... and I mean it. As you all know it turned out that stock ETA 7750 day and date wheels are almost identical to these used by IWC - just swap them and you can really see the difference. New fonts are bigger and fit into date windows perfectly. They are also a lot nicer in terms of print quality. Double AR is standard in gen and even though some members said their single sided rep coating seems to be good enough I believe only the double AR can make this beautiful dial really stand out - with double AR you can really appreciate the look of your Pilot dial, the 3-dimensional markers etc. Just look. With a bit of hue... Once again I'd like to thank Kuba for rganising the AR job - it was a great pleasure for me to deal with you! Thanks!
brep Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Thanks for the shots - I am sure my 3717 is a keeper and I like what you did. I think the first step will be The Zigmeister to get it in perfect running shape. Maybe I'll send with the new date wheels and have him swap them at that point. All these things to look forward to... Thanks again for the picts! -B
scoobs1971 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Wow, this looks awesome!!! I've had a gen on my wrist and the double AR made the sapphire completely disappear unlike the rep with single sided AR (not really bad, though). Just sent K2222 a PM. So he not only did the AR-job, but also replaced the day/date wheels?
Seadweller4000 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Awesome, thanks for sharing! The day- and datewheel together with the K2222 AR job really make a difference! Enjoy the watch, looks gorgeous.
k2222 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Great pics as allways, i'am happy that You like it
TwoTone Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Very Nice... If you ever decide to part with it... Send me a PM... Double T
professor_yaffle1 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 That rocks :thumbsupsmileyanim: So nearly bought one recently, but funds ran out; still very much on my list, and agree with your AR comment, makes all the difference. prof
professor_yaffle1 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 @ TT - sorry, bit off topic, but curiosity got the better of me, is that a Braille watch in your avatar?
Merlin Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 wow it looks awesome!! can't wait to send mine to the 3rd ar-run...
Corgi Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Beautiful, beautiful watch. Elegant yet sporty, with a unique and breathtaking design. Perfect for all occasions.
TwoTone Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 @ TT - sorry, bit off topic, but curiosity got the better of me, is that a Braille watch in your avatar? Yep... Sure is... TT
Watchmeister Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 Looks fabulous. Wear it well. I aspire to get the same things done on my watch.
Guest Sql_pl Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Some additional pics for you guys.... BTW. I went to IWC AD on tuesday and asked about 5004 Big Pilot strap (Black Croc)... damn they are asking 400.00 EUR for the strap alone.... think I will have to go for an aftermarket Pilot strap. You have any recommendations?
arminvanbuuren Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) pst pst maciek .. take the famous shot pls (this beautiful watch + OLA) .. as for leather.. i think theres alot of pilots straps around for not much at all.. but for me i prefer the stainless steel band.. Edited November 1, 2007 by arminvanbuuren
Guest Sql_pl Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Haha... I am not sure if you guys still enjoy Ola's pics - just look at the results of TWP photo contest poll - pic of Ola lusting for her Cartier is loosing with an autumn 217 pic at the moment... do something about it and we will talk about some new pics Cheers!
arminvanbuuren Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) pst pst.. i just voted for ya!! there there.. .. hahhah now OLA 3717 pls!!! btw congrats on making it into the final.. hell even i didnt :'( oh well /me shrugs Edited November 1, 2007 by arminvanbuuren
Amplitude Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Another cheap and worthwhile mod is thicker diameter springbars. They'll snug the end links up to the case properly. Looks good!
eunomians Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Gorgeous! I highly recommend Superluminova to finish your watch. Big difference IMO. PS. Get your strap from The Watch Boys for better than OEM Croc or BP style from HKTan.
k2222 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 second than.I got genuine Big Pilot and it's not worth to spend this kind of money they charge at AD, it is 22 insteed of 21 and is not very comfty either.
arminvanbuuren Posted November 7, 2007 Report Posted November 7, 2007 lol hi maciek!.. looks like u did win the photocontest so now you owe me hahahhaha!!!!!!! u owe me a sexy picture of ola and the 3717!! LOL make it the sexiest one uve ever taken .. lol.. anyway congrats mate on the win
World Traveller Posted November 17, 2007 Report Posted November 17, 2007 Great suggestions on the Thicker Diameter Springbars and the Superluminova treatment. Where do you guys suggest going for both of these items, is it best to just send to The Zigmeister or someone of that skillset. I was thinking of sending mine off to get double AR'd, but believe it or not out of the box it has a pretty nice AR on it (though not especially apparent in the photo below). The bracelet is really nice on this watch too. I concurr with the others I would love to see the 'sexy' shots of this watch ;-) Here is mine in front of Mahboonkrong last week
TagShmag Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 I have read that some of you guys send the crystal for AR coating. The website that sells this rep states that the sapphire has double sided AR. Is it not good enough? http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?pro...cture_id=201699 Also, my local optical glasses store offers AR on their lenses. Is this the same process? Can I ask a local lab to do the AR for me, or is this a specialty job that only a watch AR specialist can do?
fotoman Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 I have read that some of you guys send the crystal for AR coating. The website that sells this rep states that the sapphire has double sided AR. Is it not good enough? http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?pro...cture_id=201699 Also, my local optical glasses store offers AR on their lenses. Is this the same process? Can I ask a local lab to do the AR for me, or is this a specialty job that only a watch AR specialist can do? Yes, aftermarket AR from k222 or chieftang blows away rep factory AR yes, its the same as your glasses yes, you can ask the local lab to do it - lots of folks have tried that However - k222 and chief now have access to THE STRONGEST AR possible in the world - your eye dr. will be better than 99.9% of rep factory AR (the swiss steelfish is pretty good) but, k222 and chief Blow away anything you have ever seen - even GEN watch AR and its cheap - 40/50 bucks / lense
mjmurphy926 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Posted August 13, 2008 Awesome watch sql...I think this is going to be my next project.
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