wothrottle Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you remove those gears, the chrono minute counter wouldn't work Greetz. the small one on 3 ? i think i can live with that for the benefit of having NO sunken datewheel. hope somebody can confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 the small one on 3 ? i think i can live with that for the benefit of having NO sunken datewheel. hope somebody can confirm this? Yes, the small one at 3. But I guess the dial's "feet" (sry I dunno it's name) what holds it on the movement should be cut shorter, but I'm not sure about that. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking on the pics on that ebay link, it looks as though you could put a small lip on the edge of the datewheel (to make it higher than the gears), and then stick another date wheel on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking on the pics on that ebay link, it looks as though you could put a small lip on the edge of the datewheel (to make it higher than the gears), and then stick another date wheel on top. If you want to keep the proper chrono function operational...there doesn't look to be a whole lot of room to stick a lip for the datewheel...as you would then need another dial spacer likely to accomodate the increased height above the mod that moves the dials around. It does indeed look like you could disable the minute totalizer and bring everything up if you add the appropriate spacers to ensure the decreased height doesn't affect stem alignment or proper seating of the dial between movement and case . I think somebody needs to try this mod...but that somebody won't be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking on the pics on that ebay link, it looks as though you could put a small lip on the edge of the datewheel (to make it higher than the gears), and then stick another date wheel on top. This would work too I guess, but it would be problematic, as the upper DW might touch the gears, or it would be too high, in the same height as the pivot holding the 30 min counter, which would mean touching the dial as well. It's better to remove the 30 min transfer module, and cutting the dial feet. THat's just my guess, we would appreciate some pro's opinion as well. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 What movement is in the gen? I get "Caliber 23" from google, which I think is a 7753? Could we not get one of those and swap them over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wothrottle Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 yes, some pro opinions would be a good substitute. this mod has to be done for this otherwise fantastic rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 What movement is in the gen? I get "Caliber 23" from google, which I think is a 7753? Could we not get one of those and swap them over? Yes, a 7753 would work correctly, but afaik it's expensive, and hard to get. We'd really need a movement pro here! Please chime in! Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yodap Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Out of the box? - No. But you can build a superb franken Navi with gen dial + chief's AR. Check out this Navi models review from Andrew, it's very useful: http://www.rwg.cc/members/Andreww-s-Guide-...lin-t68665.html BTW, the montbrillant isn't too small with it's 47mm diameter! Hope this helps. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wothrottle Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 hey yodap, do you already have your monty modded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nleap Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 What I have always wondered with the navitimer line is how accurate is the slide rule on these? Do they vary or are they just not accurate at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 1: No, I don't have a montbrillant at all (yet ) 2: On the first batch of navis they were accurate, on the 2nd batch they messed it up, and on these montbrillants they are lined up accurately again! Hope this helps. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 What movement is in the gen? I get "Caliber 23" from google, which I think is a 7753? Could we not get one of those and swap them over? Bump for the pros to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 My goto resource for Breitling information: Push HERE... TT B23 Movement Caliber: Breitling 23 Base Movement: ETA Valjoux 7753 Power Reserve 42 Hours Complications: Chronograph Navitimer (Current) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I asked Trusty if a custom install of 7753 would be possible for the Legende....the reply was not possible. No reason given but I think there maybe some unknown technical issue that we do not know about. So far, the 7753 has been fitted in daylight, santos 100 chrono and timewalker chrono. Again, not sure why it is not possible for legende....there goes my dream watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Here are the problems with installing a 7753 in this model: Hand size- Easily solvable Movement- The 7753 is much thinner than the modded A7750. Spacer ring issues and possibility of improper crown/stem alignment. Date wheel- The 7753 datewheel is slightly more outboard than the A7750's. Gen dial would be required. Given the fact that we have no confirmation that this rep would even fit a gen dial (and it would likely need a sliderule insert as well), I find it highly unlikely this mod would work. Unless someone with very deep pockets wants to prove me wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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