Graman Posted October 11, 2008 Report Posted October 11, 2008 Hey there guys....Here's an interesting question (well for me anyway) I've got a NOStock case and dial for a 7733. Have no chance of being able to afford a 7733 any time soon....pity...would love a few hundred bucks to burn, but the AUD hit 66c US cents last night, and I'm not enjoying stretching to pay the bills.....you guys are probably in a similar situation.... Anyhoo....does anyone know if there's a quartz chrono with subdials at 3 & 9 that would fit this? Most likely a naieve question, but short of asking if anyone has a cheap 7733, it's my best bet. Cheers, G.
oscarmadfish Posted October 11, 2008 Report Posted October 11, 2008 yeah we will all feel the crunch in one way or another greg has had to cut down to one watch a month from one a week i hope to still buy one a month but am quite sure i am the worst paid on here and fook knows how alpha is selling houses at the moment
alphakazi Posted October 11, 2008 Report Posted October 11, 2008 things got slow in the housing market - everyone is waiting to see what happens - if things stabilize - I should be rocking when it turns into a buyers market - already has - and i specialize strictly with buyers - so I continue to burn my reserves until then. our Canadian dollar fell from as high recently as $1.15 US and now hovering around $0.85 and we are in the middle of an election in the next few days - much uncertainty I am just ready to order a watch too - the best SA I can find is what I was thinking... but to be honest, I'm kinda sitting on the fence now - I suppose it's not a huge difference but our dollar was about the same as the US recently so I figure I'm losing about $15 per $100 on a $400 watch.... about $60 - I guess it won't break the bank and things may get even worse - maybe I'll bite now then. as for the 7733 - otto has it for sale for $340 - not a cheapo that's for sure I see the Breitling chronomatic has a Lemania Hand wind with dials at 9 and 3 - not sure on spacing maybe if you get precise measurements from center to sub dial, etc. - I can ask my local movement wholesaler if he has a quartz equivalent - there MUST be one - google not finding anything - I'll keep looking
Graman Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Posted October 17, 2008 Hey thanks alpha....really appreciated... It's a 16 mm gap b/w 9 & 3. I'm tempted to do the brietling thing, but I know I'd end up wearing the watch...... My NOS watch and case are a 60's Sandoz....nothing to write home about, but a great project when the parts come along... Just not worth $400 when I can buy a rep..
alphakazi Posted October 17, 2008 Report Posted October 17, 2008 can't seem to find a movement by catalog, I'll ask him in person next time I go there so i can measure them in person - was there today to buy a good press (with aluminum dies), cap cod cloth and other tools - some pics of the NOS parts couldn't hurt - I'm thinking about the movement holder -probably a plastic one would be best? so you can dremel it down to fit? the quartz movements will be thin anyhow so should be no prob with thickness I have next to no expertise but I'm willing to help and learn as I do so
Graman Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Posted October 17, 2008 Something like this one: Yeah..it's lovely..I'd buy one, but I'd end up wearing it. I think the crown at 9 o'clock would give me some grief..
Graman Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Posted October 17, 2008 can't seem to find a movement by catalog, I'll ask him in person next time I go there so i can measure them in person - was there today to buy a good press (with aluminum dies), cap cod cloth and other tools - some pics of the NOS parts couldn't hurt - I'm thinking about the movement holder -probably a plastic one would be best? so you can dremel it down to fit? the quartz movements will be thin anyhow so should be no prob with thickness I have next to no expertise but I'm willing to help and learn as I do so Alph, you're a legend mate...thanks... I'll take some pics this arvo after the birthday party run.......pleasures of a 6 year old... Sugar, hype and a complete disregard for convention........ Sounds like me after my second bottle of red.....
alphakazi Posted October 18, 2008 Report Posted October 18, 2008 Sugar, hype and a complete disregard for convention........ Yea, I miss RWG1 too
Graman Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Posted October 30, 2008 Ok, it's taken some time, but here we go.... Would love to do the 7733 experience, but I don't have money for a rep, let alone $300 usd for a movement. Hence, fishing for a quartz to fit. Dial is 31mm in diameter 2 mm centre hole 16mm b/w subdial holes Lugs on dial are at 1:30 & 7:30 I reckon it would look sweet with square cut hands & white subdial hands & sweep second. Opinions anyone? Cheers, G.
alphakazi Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 good shots - I'll definitely keep my...
Graman Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Posted October 31, 2008 good shots - I'll definitely keep my... my...swiss army chronograph multi tool? my...Gogomobile? ..my.......thoughts to myself? ..my.......my...my..my...love of goats? (sorry, that's Col)
db1 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 7733 movement inside this one on the bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINT-TISSOT-NAVIGATOR-...id=p3286.c0.m14
trailboss Posted October 31, 2008 Report Posted October 31, 2008 Good find DB1. You don't happen to ride a big boiled lolly do you ? :-) Col.
Graman Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Posted October 31, 2008 Hey thanks, but I'm not looking to pay buckets, or butcher a really nice watch for a movement. Looking for a quartz alternative that will fit, if one exists. Cheers mate.
Graman Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Posted October 31, 2008 Good find DB1. You don't happen to ride a big boiled lolly do you ? :-) Col.
Graman Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Posted November 4, 2008 Hey guys, Currently in Japan......fun, but the Aussie dollar worth crap. enjoying the fun though.... Hey Alph....any luck with your quartz guy about what movment may be used??? Cheersmate, G.
onzenuub Posted November 4, 2008 Report Posted November 4, 2008 Hey guys, Currently in Japan......fun, but the Aussie dollar worth crap. enjoying the fun though.... Hey Alph....any luck with your quartz guy about what movment may be used??? Cheersmate, G. Leave those little Japanese women Graman
greg_r Posted November 4, 2008 Report Posted November 4, 2008 Leave those little Japanese women Graman .... or at least save some for us....
onzenuub Posted November 4, 2008 Report Posted November 4, 2008 .... or at least save some for us.... Yesssssssssssssssssssss
Graman Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Posted November 9, 2008 Home again, home again jiggety jig......... Man I'm tired.....
JohnG Posted November 9, 2008 Report Posted November 9, 2008 Home again, home again jiggety jig......... Man I'm tired..... Hey man, didn't you see Demsey is here (new nick is Chancellor)? Just don't act too glad to see him or he will call you gay.
Graman Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Posted November 10, 2008 Hey man, didn't you see Demsey is here (new nick is Chancellor)? Just don't act too glad to see him or he will call you gay. Hey John!...how be mate??? Hey Dems....am glad to see ya.....No hugs though...
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