bwhitesox Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nice one dakku and welcome on board....What watch next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Nice one dakku and welcome on board....What watch next? Thanks mate, I think the itch to get another watch is still there. The next one is a little tough one as I am not a fan of Rolex/Omega/Panerai... I often feel inspired by the varied collections of members here (pix, pug etc).. So here are a few I saw in other threads that I quite like: Pix's IWC skeleton Portuguese Pug's Breguet 5907 Edited March 10, 2008 by dakku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Can anyone give me any pointers as to how to care for and operate this watch? Is there an "instruction manual" for asian 7750 or IWC 3717? Sorry if this sounds stupid question, seeing as this is my first automatic watch, I would rather ask than break my "precious" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niclas Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Can anyone give me any pointers as to how to care for and operate this watch? Is there an "instruction manual" for asian 7750 or IWC 3717? Sorry if this sounds stupid question, seeing as this is my first automatic watch, I would rather ask than break my "precious" Look at the "Watch Q & A" at Andrew's web site: http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main_page=shippinginfo Be careful when setting the date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 It seems we have very similar tastes in watches I love your IWC and it's definitely on my wish list ! For the 7750, 3 things to know : - they come unserviced, so don't panic if the feel while winding or setting time is not always smooth - if you set the date via the speed-date function, first set the time at 6:30 (safest) and then you can continue with the date - the chrono pushers are always very hard to engage, but work. Don't forget to first stop the chrono before resetting it. Oh, and this rule applies for all automatic movements (The Zigmeister explained everything in detail) : don't wind it manually, or if so, just enough to launch the movement and always slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 thanks for the pointers guys. I will keep all the info in mind to extend the life of my 3717. All of you have been most helpful, patient and kind, so thank you again.. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterduck510 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Typically are there differences in quality of 3717s from different dealers (i.e. Andrew, Joshua, PT, Angus) or do they typically come from the same manufacturer? I guess a better question is do people typically purchase based on location or by quality? (i.e. if in the EU, then purchase from PT, etc). Thanks and I appreciate all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Typically are there differences in quality of 3717s from different dealers (i.e. Andrew, Joshua, PT, Angus) or do they typically come from the same manufacturer? I guess a better question is do people typically purchase based on location or by quality? (i.e. if in the EU, then purchase from PT, etc). Thanks and I appreciate all your help! I guess that is a tough question to answer as I have only seen posts and reviews where people had purchased from PT. Since I didnt want the hassle of overseas shipping and the customs problems etc - for me it was a done deal with PT, reviews said PT, location said PT and PT it was. Didnt regret the descission as he is a pleasure to deal with and the quality of the watch was mindblowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterduck510 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks for the reply. I am actually located in the CONUS, and am in a bit of a dilemma. I have heard good things about all of the main dealers, and am unsure who to choose. Anyone from the CONUS who has a 3717 care to shed light on how you decided who to purchase from? I guess that is a tough question to answer as I have only seen posts and reviews where people had purchased from PT. Since I didnt want the hassle of overseas shipping and the customs problems etc - for me it was a done deal with PT, reviews said PT, location said PT and PT it was. Didnt regret the descission as he is a pleasure to deal with and the quality of the watch was mindblowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 very nice watch dakku! "3714: this one has the notorious seconds @6. I wouldn't take the risk. If you're not really anal about accuracy I know that member Pix used to have a fully working quartz version." does someone know where to get one of these? (quartz movement) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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