SSTEEL 0 Posted May 6, 2014 As many of you know by now, I have experienced my fair share of issues with A7750 movements, as if these movements were not troublesome in themselves, buying replacements has also been somewhat of a mission getting them in working condition on arrival. I even ordered new Chinese A7750 movements from cousinsuk, but as some of you know, they don't offer warranty on Chinese movements, and I had a few that were either DOA, or had issues upon delivery. Buying used movements too has turned out to be tricky, and on the 12th of last month I paid for an A7750 from a seller on RWI, got the tracking number same day, but alas to this day, the tracking still says its in New York :( So, with customers waiting their fare share of time for replacement movements, I needed to do something, and something fast. I asked around a few of my watchmaker friends, and was put in contact with someone in HK who could supply me with new A7750 direct from the factory, and the best part, is they offer a warranty if they arrive faulty So I ordered x 5 A7750 movements, and they got held up in customs, and I ws starting to think, me, and A7750 movements just don't mix, but alas, a few phone calls, and emails, I managed to get them released, and they arrived today. Now here's the fun part. I have numbered these movements 1 through to 5. All arrived well packaged, and in hack mode. I am yet to test them, but thought I would let you guys play a little game, and pick a number which movement, or movements are either DOA, or faulty following my tests later today. Go on, you know you want to, pick a number, and describe the fault. If you are right, you will win a mystery prize Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr Untitled by Micky.!, on Flickr Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xnview 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I think they all will work:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Micky, I think number 3 will be DOA. Hope I am wrong for your sake and that all is well with all the movements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psantos1091 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I think they all will work:) Same prediction for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I'm saying number 4 will have something wrong ... what im not sure ... maybe a chrono problem or date problem ..... i just ordered a new operating lever for my chrono today because my died last night so now i have to wait two weeks to fix it :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyw 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I think they all will work:) Same prediction for me. +1, THEY WILL WORK!! (I say so, because i have 3 x 7750 watches, and my watchsmith laughed when i saw i might be able to find movement's spare part or complete set. So I want yours to be all good, so in future, you might consider selling me a few?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted May 6, 2014 #2 looks like trouble. #2 is going to be faulty. #2 sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted May 6, 2014 If I had to bet I'd say number 2. But hoping they are al in good working order. Best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I think they all will work:) Hi Micky, I think number 3 will be DOA. Hope I am wrong for your sake and that all is well with all the movements. I think they all will work:) Same prediction for me. I'm saying number 4 will have something wrong ... what im not sure ... maybe a chrono problem or date problem ..... i just ordered a new operating lever for my chrono today because my died last night so now i have to wait two weeks to fix it :( I think they all will work:) Same prediction for me. +1, THEY WILL WORK!! (I say so, because i have 3 x 7750 watches, and my watchsmith laughed when i saw i might be able to find movement's spare part or complete set. So I want yours to be all good, so in future, you might consider selling me a few?) The tests have been completed, and the results are in. Will leave the game open until this evening. The mystery prize for the correctly guessed answer will be revealed later also #2 looks like trouble. #2 is going to be faulty. #2 sucks. If I had to bet I'd say number 2. But hoping they are al in good working order. Best of luck See above reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer 8 Posted May 6, 2014 Number 5 will be initially DOA but fine after pubes are removed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 6, 2014 Number 5 will be initially DOA but fine after pubes are removed :lmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted May 6, 2014 1 to 5 all doa until you press the crown back in winding or date position. But to be serious, I think nr 2 is doa due to the balance wheel being out of place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 6, 2014 Noted All will be revealed around 5pm Finnish time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted May 6, 2014 Nice to have some connections over at a movement fac. in China Something is telling me nr 3 is going to be DOA :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekkes 0 Posted May 6, 2014 Nr 4 is DOA, because the thingy next to the other thingy is stuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I believe all five will be fine. I hope so for you too. My supplier in HK has done a first class job so far and all the movements have been good. The fact that he offers a warranty perhaps concentrates his mind. I'm not buying in bulk like you though. CousinsUK need some decent competition because their website is rubbish and they think they can get away with writing their own rules, being the monopoly more or less. The market will get them in the end. Plenty of bigger firms than them have been zapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,749 Posted May 6, 2014 Keeping my fingers crossed for a full house of working movements Micky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted May 6, 2014 Number 5 will be initially DOA but fine after pubes are removed :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Isn't that the truth. I had one from Joshua that had a small hair in the frieking balance wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boycie 473 Posted May 6, 2014 Micky after the luck you have been having I hope they all work With your skills mate I bet you could even regulate those pubes........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuttcrac69 2 Posted May 6, 2014 I reckon they all work as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 674 Posted May 6, 2014 Lucky number 3... But hope they are all running fine really! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukus_91 0 Posted May 6, 2014 No. 4, chrono won't work! But hope they are all good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
court 12 Posted May 6, 2014 Ever the optimist I'll say that all will work when tested. You'll probably lose one to a fault in the first 6 months though. (I'm a realist too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I think they all will work:) I think they all will work:) Same prediction for me. I reckon they all work as well Congrats to you three, all five movements are fully working. The first member above to pm me gets upgraded to VIP membership, just as well you three are not already VIP's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted May 6, 2014 I was just about to say they are ALL DOA until you wind them up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
