Jawo Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I finally got my watches back after a seemingly long and eager wait. I sent 3 watches over to The Zigmeister and took participation in Chieftang's latest AR run. I look at them with amazement and forget that they are not the real deal. Angus' 111E Without a question, I think that this version is one of the best out there. The spacing of the L Swiss L is simply outstanding. The crown is thick and snug against the case. The crown lever pin is flat like it should be. The only critisism I have read is the inaccuracy of the lume. The color should be closer to white and no superlumiova is applied by Angus. The fix? Simply a visit to The Zigmeister. He used a mixture of 30% C1 and 70% C3. The result is spectacular. The luminosity is as good as straight C3. Have a look: IWC 3717 From Andrew A lot of time an money has been spent on this watch. The Zigmeister has put in a Swiss ETA, relumed the hands and dial and swapped out the datewheels with the ETA version. The crystal was sent to Chieftang for a double AR coating. This rep is perhaps my favorite of all my reps. The accuracy to the gen is uncanny. The coating of the AR is phenomenal and not too overpowering. To give it that extra special touch, I paired it with a custom made strap from HKTan. Navtimer World GMT from Joshua Since I could not find a ETA 7753 for a good price, I decided the next best thing was to send it off to The Zigmeister for a full servicing. He also swapped out the datewheel and relumed the hands and dial. The crystal was sent off to Chieftang for the double AR coating. This rep is paired to a genuine Breitling leather strap. One of my first and favorite reps. Thank you very much The Zigmeister and Chieftang for your fine work and dedication. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Jawo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkpadget2 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Beautiful!!! I have the same Navitimer World GMT with Chieftang's double AR crystal and the result is stunning. Could I see a lume shot of the GMT if you dont mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Beautiful!!! I have the same Navitimer World GMT with Chieftang's double AR crystal and the result is stunning. Could I see a lume shot of the GMT if you dont mind? Here you go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkpadget2 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 yep, just as I suspected. I need the lume job...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a german in denmark Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Beautiful!!! I have the same Navitimer World GMT with Chieftang's double AR crystal and the result is stunning. Could I see a lume shot of the GMT if you dont mind? Sorry sorry, didn't mean to give a bad spelling, it happened when I scrolled with the red pointer-thingy on my Thinkpad. So beautyful work done on these watches. Makes all the difference.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi, How did The Zigmeister fix the sunken datewheel? From the photos it looks perfect! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Great looking watches!! I'm glad you're happy with the results. I think the lume shot of your 111E might be burned into my retinas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi, How did Ziggy fix the sunken datewheel? From the photos it looks perfect! Thanks There is no sunken datewheel problem on a 7750 layout, the sunken datewheel is a problem on the A7753 version with subdials at 3-6-9. @ Jawo, They look FABULOUS and I am happy your pleased with the results. Wear them well and my pleasure as always. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Very nice ones !! And outstanding job as usual by mr Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 There is no sunken datewheel problem on a 7750 layout, the sunken datewheel is a problem on the A7753 version with subdials at 3-6-9. I always get this mixed up, too. I thought his watch was a Swiss ETA 7750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Great watches you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 There is no sunken datewheel problem on a 7750 layout, the sunken datewheel is a problem on the A7753 version with subdials at 3-6-9. Thanks The Zigmeister but my Navi World does have the problem: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks Ziggy but my Navi World does have the problem: Yours is the same as Jawo's, the reason the datewheel is sunken, is the addition of the GMT gears and stuff...on the ETA 7754 GMT this is not a problem. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Yours is the same as Jawo's, the reason the datewheel is sunken, is the addition of the GMT gears and stuff...on the ETA 7754 GMT this is not a problem. RG So, it can be fixed? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 great job! But I don't think that the gen 3717 has lumed chrono hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 great job! But I don't think that the gen 3717 has lumed chrono hands... I am not sure of that, but not likely I will be showing off my watch in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 So, it can be fixed? Thank you No it can't be fixed unless you buy the gen... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotASolder Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Here you go: Cheezus, Star Wars Episode IV. Fantastic lume. Me need some. I really need to get a PM to The Zigmeister... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith11 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Very nice work done by both The Zigmeister and Chieftang! They all look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Heh, thanks. But AR is the easy part... The Zigmeister did all the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 great post and pics The Zigmeister does great work .. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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