NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) i had just shown mine brand new shoes for this monster Tag Grand Carrera and was loving the new look and weight. bingo- the watch dies. probably needs service. i have to say i'm getting fed up lately with the track record of my new reps. almost all are having mov't problems- except the 21J cheapies! Edited December 31, 2008 by NFleischer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 31, 2008 Very frustrating. Both of my recent purchases from Sead needed fixing. The Graham just broke and the rotor fell off the BBK. The Graham was fixed two weeks ago and was supposed to have been mailed last Monday but hasn't arrived. Like most dealers, you have to dig details out of him. At least he responds via PM quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 31, 2008 Damn - that's a shame. I must confess that I've avoided buying anything with a 7750 for that reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted December 31, 2008 Is it hi-beat or low-beat and does it tick for a bit if you give it a tap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 31, 2008 its a low beat version- 21k or something. the escapement wheel is broken- $150 for repair & service of mov't!! BTW- this is the first 7750 that broke- i have tons of problems with the regular 'swiss etas' that you get with the subs, DD, etc. they are all either clones and or rebuilt models. i have come to the conclusion that you CAN NOT get a new eta anymore. the only person i might believe is BK- everyone else is selling the other stuff. even the new WM9 YM has a ? SeaGull mov't. as far as i know i'm seriously thinking of stopping the rep thing. my collection is complete (yet i keep buying). i think i made a mistake- i cancelled that Hamilton chrono and ended up buying the new UN MaxiDiver chrono from Josh. i had some credit from my other BROKEN REPS so i got a good deal at least. i'll have to go to Betty Ford clinic to kick this habit!#?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 31, 2008 BTW- this is the first 7750 that broke- i have tons of problems with the regular 'swiss etas' that you get withthe subs, DD, etc. they are all either clones and or rebuilt models. i have come to the conclusion that you CAN NOT get a new eta anymore. the only person i might believe is BK- everyone else is selling the other stuff. even the new WM9 YM has a ? SeaGull mov't. as far as i know When I visited office of one dealer in GZ, I saw boxes with ETA clones and with real ETA. I asked -"Why you have movements here, you are not a factory?" And their QC man said - "Sometimes we have watch, that can be equipped with clone or ETA, depend on what customer want, so, we install desired mov't in watch. Price is different , ofcourse". So, they do have real ETAs. But even swiss ETA could be broken or get a problems, like any other mechanical things.Feel sorry for your Grand Carrera, it's gorgeous watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 31, 2008 the trouble is even the 'real' etas are not really new. i think they have been refurbished. the reps just break way more often then the gens. part of the deal for paying 5% of the gen prices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 31, 2008 the trouble is even the 'real' etas are not really new. i think they have beenrefurbished. the reps just break way more often then the gens. part of the deal for paying 5% of the gen prices That's why we buy 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 31, 2008 anyway- back in business. 3 hours later and $150 lighter. happy new years everybody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 31, 2008 You got it fixed already? What, you got a watchman on call? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 31, 2008 yeah- there's a guy in my neighborhood. i think he's ripping me off though. with 30+ reps there's always something for him to do. the more business i give him, the more he charges me. he must see me coming. i'm by far the best customer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 1, 2009 yeah- there's a guy in my neighborhood. i think he's ripping me off though.with 30+ reps there's always something for him to do. the more business i give him, the more he charges me. he must see me coming. i'm by far the best customer! KILL HIM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted January 1, 2009 yeah- there's a guy in my neighborhood. i think he's ripping me off though.with 30+ reps there's always something for him to do. the more business i give him, the more he charges me. he must see me coming. i'm by far the best customer! KILL HIM. That seems a little extreme to me..............are you in America by chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 1, 2009 yeah- there's a guy in my neighborhood. i think he's ripping me off though.with 30+ reps there's always something for him to do. the more business i give him, the more he charges me. he must see me coming. i'm by far the best customer! KILL HIM. That seems a little extreme to me..............are you in America by chance? No, I'm in Los Angeles, it's not America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted January 1, 2009 if i killed him who would fix my reps? better to kidnap him and make him fix them for free?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 1, 2009 No, I'm in Los Angeles, it's not America. A little piece of you The little peace in me Will die For this is not america Blossom falls to bloom This season Promise not to stare Too long For this is not a miracle There was a time A storm that blew so pure For this could be the biggest sky And I could have The faintest idea Snowman melting From the inside Falcon spirals To the ground So bloody red Tomorrows clouds A little piece of you The little piece in me Will die For this is not america There was a time A wind that blew so young For this could be the biggest sky And I could have the faintest idea This could be the biggest sky This could be a miracle This could be etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 1, 2009 No, I'm in Los Angeles, it's not America. A little piece of you The little peace in me Will die For this is not america It reminds me tanka. Glad to know you love poetry, Greg. Happy New Year!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 1, 2009 if i killed him who would fix my reps? better to kidnap himand make him fix them for free?! It's even better idea, agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 1, 2009 It reminds me tanka.Glad to know you love poetry, Greg. Happy New Year!!! It's a song lyric, but what the hell. Happy New Year to you too! :jingoism: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 2, 2009 It reminds me tanka.Glad to know you love poetry, Greg. Happy New Year!!! It's a song lyric, but what the hell. Happy New Year to you too! Lyric = poetry...no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 2, 2009 Lyric = poetry...no? kinda sorta maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites