M5Man Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Im still on this too - just got my Asian 187 but its so amazing that I want the better one! This hobby is like a drug..... Count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm still waiting... is that a mirage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I am holding my breath for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hate to [censored] on your parades (esp. poor Chronus, look away now ) and feel free to flame away but I think it's time for a realistic prognosis... I fear/suspect this project is likely DOA primarily due to ETA's discontinuation of the 7753 and existing inventories drying up faster than a menopausal Miss Understood... IMO it would be done by now otherwise, no other major issues to resolve, yet no news from Ken for what appears a very long time. The timeline between 196's was much shorter I recall, perhaps someone can confirm? I'm as patient as the next man here but sometimes it's better to accept likely reality and move on psychologically - after all my 7750 version still gives me great pleasure, more so when I get Angus' dive strap/buckle set and personally there are many more projects out there on which to spend a healthy chunk of disposable cash on As a famous Belgian ( ) writer once said "Passion is a positive obsession. Obsession is a negative passion." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 why did ETA discontinue the 7753? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 NOOB ALERT!! Hey - can someone explain to me why I would want to pay more than double for a 7753 version of the 187? OK - I understand the 7753 is far better movement than the Asian 7750 - but is that it? I understand the new 7750 is actually quie good. So - can someone with more knowledge than me please explain why I should save up for the 7753 version? Many thanx, JB the girls will find you more attractive is a common answer when no other is available, though it might be hard to apply it to a movement (perhaps EL can make an argument here...). I personally cannot understand why is 187 so good, the markets on the basel are likely to fell out in a week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hey Doc- Don't give up hope. 7753's are getting rarer and are no longer in production but there are still plenty of movements around. As it says earlier in the loop there will be a run of 30 units or so. I have already put down a down payment. Should come out just in time for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 A little birdie tole me we will see them in a few weeks. So I guess within 30 days... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Glad to see my pessimism was unfounded Time to get those kidneys ready folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I get model number 666 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I don't care what number I get - as long as I get one! Lucky number 13 would be preferable though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I don't care what number I get - as long as I get one! Lucky number 13 would be preferable though...... Ditto that, although like with a gen, I'd be happy at anything with an 8 in please, preferably 0888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I don't care what number I get - as long as I get one! Lucky number 13 would be preferable though...... don't touch the 13! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I must go with Chronus. I've always been fond of the number 666. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Doc- At least you can remove your own kidney. For me anything but #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I must go with Chronus. I've always been fond of the number 666. See you in 3 weeks ? I hope the wait will be worth it... hoping for screwed in bezel markers that are all SS and not plated SS too... lume is no problem, that's one I would be ok with as it's normal on reps... but if they DO fix things like that, date fonts, etc I won't complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 See you in 3 weeks ? I guess so! Time for a curry, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I guess so! Time for a curry, right? Yup, but this time it'll be lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomeo Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'm interested. Can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I hope the wait will be worth it... hoping for screwed in bezel markers that are all SS and not plated SS too... lume is no problem, that's one I would be ok with as it's normal on reps... but if they DO fix things like that, date fonts, etc I won't complain Prerequisites for me are proper datefont (the 7753 196's didn't solve this ), but most importantly A NICE GENEROUS COAT OF AR!!!!! The old 7750s (Ken's) had this but it strangely disappeared with the second gen models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Hey Doc- At least you can remove your own kidney. Sure, all I need is a mirror, hypermobile shoulder joints and six-foot arms One of my old pals at med school once suffered a perforated appendix on the job - on his return, we presented him with a 'DIY Appendicitis Kit', comprising a couple of miniatures of Scotch (anaesthesia helps ), various kitchen tools including fish knife, corkscrew etc. and most helpful of all, a green plastic apron with the location of pesky organ outlined clearly along with other 'pointers' such as 'cut here', 'shave here', 'big red squishy thing - be careful!'.... Needless to say, he's now a GP/family physician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Now where is that watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'm interested. Can I? Sure, if you mean the meal... if you can go to Sweden! Then again, if I'm lucky I may be in Spain for New Year's Eve, is Madrid good that time of year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye_lin Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hi Is the PAM187 7753 still in the pipeline?? I am in for one. THanks. Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomeo Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Sure, if you mean the meal... if you can go to Sweden! Then again, if I'm lucky I may be in Spain for New Year's Eve, is Madrid good that time of year ? Madrid is always good. Maybe cold in New Year but you'll enjoy "Madrid by nite" for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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