3717 versions

[docdoc]

Hello,

I plan to get the 3717 with the bracelet. I looked around and wonder if there was several versions of this watch or if all of the dealers were selling the same exact watch. For example Silix has this one, Andrew this one, Ruby this one and king this one.

So apart from the price differences do am I looking at the same watch?

Edited September 10, 2008 by docdoc

[Guest hoopty]

They are practically the same watch but there were two different versions produced, V1 with the more correct dial and V2 which lacks a good dial but has better AR.

[jeff g]

Don't deal with a drop shipper would be my advice. Better yet try and find a fellow collector to purchase from.

The CN versions...1 or 2 are hit and miss. Some better than others. If you can purchase one from a fellow collector you are better able to insure what you see is what you get.

You can always mod the watch as far as AR and date wheel etc. after you receive the watch from a reputable source.

Drop shippers like all of the dealers you mentioned have NO WAY of guaranteeing a good piece.

Good luck. The 3717 is a classic.

[yaron]

This really is a classic watch and very "photogenic". This is "V1" with Jakub's AR.

[boo]

Note that they might be using outdated pics. Ruby's site shows a V1, but the last time I asked, she can only source V2. A common issue is for crooked markers at 3,6, or 9. Ruby will send you pics of the watch so you can inspect it for those issues before shipping.

[docdoc]

ok, thanks

[alw]

I have the same question albeit a bit different one:

I just put my order at Eurotimez for a 3717 and Chris today informed me that his version has the old 21k movement. How can be? Shouldn

[docdoc]

I guess I am gonna wait and see and go for the cousteau first

[erwinner]

Chris today informed me that his version has the old 21k movement. How can be? Shouldn

[Toadtorrent]

Many people upgrade the movement to a real valjoux 7750...making essentially, a rep that's really close to the gen inside and out. The hands on a the 21k movement are the same size as the ETA...whereas the 28k movement needs a coupl hands swapped to the right size.

[alw]

I know about the swap option but that

[alw]

Just had a word from Chris that the factories have changed the movement back to 21.6k. He gave me a 30 usd discount because I thought I was ordering the fast version. Very kind of him and at last I