kgbAgent Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi Peeps Is there a Portuguese Chrono with ETA on the market & if so .... is it a better option than the new Asian Valjoux 7750 (28,800bph) version ? Over the last 18mths I have bought 2 from shops in SE Asia and both have been less than reliable The prob is that I LOVE the elegance of this watch and want one that is reliable. The other baby I like is the Phillipe Patek Perpetual Calender SS White In Swiss Eta 2836-2 --- any comments on that rep ? Thanks in Advance Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 No Porto's with reliable movements unfortunately, only a bodged asian 7750. Read my review in my sig for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 you want reliability? --> remove the 5 extra gears between the 9 and 6 and freeze the seconds hands. you want fully functional? try a complete service or the graphite treatment. Do a search for more info. Otherwise, better stay away from this model, it is a ticking time bomb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Want reliability but not accuracy? try the Quartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbAgent Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 my fave watch and it's a dud !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCYL Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 too bad no one is offering the graphite treatment now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 No there isn't one and due to the layout yo can't just drop a gen ETA 7750 in it either. The seconds at 6 is the issue and that is why they never offered it in ETA. The gen is a 7750 as well, but it is modified with a module that puts the seconds at 6... Hi Peeps Is there a Portuguese Chrono with ETA on the market & if so .... is it a better option than the new Asian Valjoux 7750 (28,800bph) version ? Over the last 18mths I have bought 2 from shops in SE Asia and both have been less than reliable The prob is that I LOVE the elegance of this watch and want one that is reliable. The other baby I like is the Phillipe Patek Perpetual Calender SS White In Swiss Eta 2836-2 --- any comments on that rep ? Thanks in Advance Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tool1818 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I share the same dilemma. I began searching the Rep watch world and found this forum - all in the pursuit of this beautiful watch. Only to find out that I can't get a good rep that will run reliably. The few people that seem to have lucky working models is almost enough for me to consider giving it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Mine still works pefectly and i was wearing it last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCYL Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Mine still works pefectly and i was wearing it last night how long have you been wearing it though? most of these portuguese die within 6 months; it's sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 how long have you been wearing it though? most of these portuguese die within 6 months; it's sad andy's 3714 has been running since his initial graphite treatment a year ago i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCYL Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 andy's 3714 has been running since his initial graphite treatment a year ago i believe. apparently the latest consensus is that the graphite treatment actually doesn't help with the sec@6 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 apparently the latest consensus is that the graphite treatment actually doesn't help with the sec@6 movement. I don't think that is the consensus at all... You should check with freddy333. He invented the graphite treatment, and I think that he's been keeping a close ear to the ground regarding the success rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCYL Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I don't think that is the consensus at all... You should check with freddy333. He invented the graphite treatment, and I think that he's been keeping a close ear to the ground regarding the success rate. correct me if I'm wrong; i think francisco/faparisi has confirmed that the main problem with this movement setup comes from one or more of the transfer gears coming off the plate upon which they sit? no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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