dluddy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Looks better as a non-chrono IMO. THis one does nothing for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Looks better as a non-chrono IMO. THis one does nothing for me I agree with you in a way, it is just that this can be made 99.99% perfect with an easy DW upgrade and rubber strap.... The non chrono versions incorrect dial bugs me, so I have never purchased one, plus the DW fix is not available for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Is the DW mod going to also fix the bad alignment? DAMN... I cant imagine releasing pics of a new model with such bad date alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Is the DW mod going to also fix the bad alignment? DAMN... I cant imagine releasing pics of a new model with such bad date alignment. Of two different watches to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Taking pictures of the watch when the date roll has just started to move, or as it is about to flick over, is a bit silly to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I prefer the non-chrono. Simple and classic. Too many chrono's in the marketplace and they all start to look alike. Sometimes simplicity is the best reward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Beats me why you guys have to open a new thread about the same topic. The font spacing is way off again in the chrono. Look at the "t" in "ft" , the second "E" in Superocean. On the gen the " t " points far closer to the "a" http://blog.breitlingsource.com/wp-content...8/01/sob13a.jpg http://www.timeshops.net/pic/digi/1331-193_sml12.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Taking pictures of the watch when the date roll has just started to move, or as it is about to flick over, is a bit silly to say the least! True, but that doesn't explain the crappy alignment in PT's pictures (where the time is 10:00). I think it's just poor QC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Beats me why you guys have to open a new thread about the same topic. I merged the threads. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 True, but that doesn't explain the crappy alignment in PT's pictures (where the time is 10:00). I think it's just poor QC. Kinda does, my Chopard starts to roll just after 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The font spacing is way off again in the chrono. Look at the "t" in "ft" , the second "E" in Superocean. On the gen the " t " points far closer to the "a" http://thewatchery.blogspot.com/2008/01/br...n-heritage.html Not seeing what you are seeing at all, care to elaborate on what you mean? Plus your link is not working either Nice one By-Tor, nice and tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The 7750 date definitely starts to roll early... at 10 o'clock. On Swiss and Asian. It's completely normal, not a QC issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 The 7750 date definitely starts to roll early... at 10 o'clock. On Swiss and Asian. It's completely normal, not a QC issue. Indeed, it is the reason why you should never use the crown to forward the date between the hours 10 to 2.... A Lello DW swap will work fine and improve the watches appearance massively. It will be alligned too, unless the DW is printed inaccurately, and I have seen no reports of that being true with Lello's Breitling wheels.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Kinda does, my Chopard starts to roll just after 10 Ahhh...I've gotta say that my knowledge of A7750's is a little shy. But I'd still be willing to bet that at least one of the watches is closer to noon than midnight, and crappy QC prevails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Not seeing what you are seeing at all, care to elaborate on what you mean? Plus your link is not working either Nice one By-Tor, nice and tidy Link changed. On the gen, the t, in ft. is spaced towards the end of superocean (underneath ) and the a is almost above it. On the rep , the t, in ft. is spaced towards the e . It`s half a space out. It`s like the spacing on the NON chrono with the "P" tail pointing to the "U" in "automatic and not the "A" as on the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ahhh...I've gotta say that my knowledge of A7750's is a little shy. But I'd still be willing to bet that at least one of the watches is closer to noon than midnight, and crappy QC prevails. Well my 7750 watches all look about the same as the pictures here, at the same given time, give or take a few minutes either way..... At just past 10PM the date will be lower in the window, and at nearly midnight the date will be really out of position, just ready for the final click over.... Just as these pictures indicate.... So I would I would suggest there is nothing to worry about. I mean you may get few that are a bit misaligned, but no more or less than any other A7750 based watch. The only mistake the dealers made was chosing the wrong time to take the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Link changed. On the gen, the t, in ft. is spaced towards the end of superocean (underneath ) and the a is almost above it. On the rep , the t, in ft. is spaced towards the e . It`s half a space out. I see what you are saying, the "200M/660FT" should be shifted to the right by a mm or so. I think to be honest I can live with that. In the same way that I can live with my titanium IWC chrono having the "schaffhausen" a tiny bit out of position too. It is no where near as bad as the non chrono Heritage "A and P" alignment, which sticks out like a sore thumb, at least to my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 the slow beat 7750's start changing the date around 10pm...the high beat start around 11pm ...atleast mine do. im not that fussy about the alignment of numbers or letters on the dial...i think it looks Ok, but i wish they would come out with a new strap...the rep breit leathers arent that good IMO. a quality rubber strap and this will be a must have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 im not that fussy about the alignment of numbers or letters on the dial...i think it looks Ok, but i wish they would come out with a new strap...the rep breit leathers arent that good IMO. a quality rubber strap and this will be a must have! I agree with you there 100% it is lucky that the Breitling rubber straps are not that expensive, at least when compared to other major watch brands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 ya i guess youre right mickey...might as well just buy a gen rubber strap...i thought they were repping the new rubber (racer) with the deployant. if not i will grab a 24mm rubber with regular buckle. any confirmation if this has double AR or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) I think the biggest "tell" on this one is the subdials. On the rep, the hash marks nearly touch the silver ring. On the gen the is a definate space between the hash marks and the outer ring. As mentioned before, the type is slightly off, but over all this appears to be pretty nice. I'm not sure about case numbers, so does anybody know if the caseback is correct, or is it from the non-chrono version? Gen Rep Edited May 15, 2008 by andreww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think the biggest "tell" on this one is the subdials. On the rep, the hash marks nearly touch the silver ring. On the gen the is a definate space between the hash marks and the outer ring. As mentioned before, the type is slightly off, but over all this appears to be pretty nice. I'm not sure about case numbers, so does anybody know if the caseback is correct, or is it from the non-chrono version? 1094020 is the case no. on non-chrono . This is the SAME as the chrono version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 PICS: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?p=240496#post240496 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yannou Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I prefer my non chrono version..but I will look for a rubber strap for sure (the Ocean Racer is great...but not still repped..too bad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I love this Chrono, Socaltimer,Watchmark and Silix are selling them now, pricedifference for different movements? 200us versus 288us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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