rusty peters 0 Posted February 6, 2014 I just received my Skyland Avenger from Tony's crazy sale. Even though the bezel clicks are flacid and the strap is too long and reeks of strippers, I like it. I just ordered a two-piece zulu for it so that is a sign of commitment. It runs like a champ, the hands all reset firmly and the chronograph works fine. Hell, the date even changed over last night! I was contemplating getting it serviced as preventive maintenance by one of the fine repair people on this forum. Do you guys do preemptive service or do you wait for a problem to arise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted February 6, 2014 Wait. Why spend when you don't have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted February 6, 2014 Some have reported that the movements are completely devoid of oil. Am I ruining anything or causing permanent damage by letting it run as is? That was my concern. I don't want to have to do a movement swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted February 6, 2014 Wait. Why spend when you don't have to. Agreed. If I were you I would just use it .. Only service when needed. Maybe no problems will ever ocur.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted February 6, 2014 Some have reported that the movements are completely devoid of oil. Am I ruining anything or causing permanent damage by letting it run as is? That was my concern. I don't want to have to do a movement swap. Read the guide on how to properly operate the 7750 movement. Contains all do's/don'ts of the 7750. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted February 6, 2014 Seasoned watch repairmen will tell you that a serviced (and cared for) A7750 will last many years, and most will tell you to have "keepers" serviced in advance. The condition of the movement is an unknown; it might come properly oiled or, as you stated, there might not be any oil in it at all. As for me, I'm in the wait-and-see group. Perhaps I see the glass as half full? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted February 6, 2014 Thank you very much for you help. I have read the rules of A7750's extensively and I know how to treat it (for the most part). I know that some people service theirs as soon as they decide the watch is a keeper. The pushers are off limits to my fingers. I used them only for my initial QC check when opening unpackaging the watch yesterday. I won't send it in for repair until something unfortunate happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted February 6, 2014 This makes me wonder if people who buy A7750s also tend to visit casinos and buy lottery tickets more than the general population. Thankfully, this hobby is low stakes poker so you can walk away from a dead watch without a big financial hit. You guys are great and so is this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted February 6, 2014 So long as you stay away from the riskier models like the Daytona, and refrain from treating the chrono buttons like a Playstation, you should be good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted February 6, 2014 So long as you stay away from the riskier models like the Daytona, and refrain from treating the chrono buttons like a Playstation, you should be good to go. Haha +1 for playing with the chronos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted February 6, 2014 I love the smell of mine!! Got in on at the moment and enjoying the pleasant aroma. Well worth what it cost and im just gonna follow the usual rules with a 7750 and hope for the best. Dont see point of spending nearly what it cost on a service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted February 6, 2014 Doc is correct in my opinion. I have had one watch (which is dead now from me) go through 3 movement services, and one full swap. I would like to say it is all the movments fault. It's not. Considering the investment in just this one watch, I could have had a decent gen (name your favorite) by now. First incident: chronos would not reset, why? I was playing with the buttons. Result, full service (not cheap). Second incident after service: I learned not to play with the pushers.....still 6 months later, dead movement Result, order a new movement (not cheap) Third incident: just basically messsing with the chronos randomly (it wouldn't reset to zero each time I reset it) Result, dead watch and sprung pusher on movement (new movment ordered) Full service, between 200-400USD Movement, 160-300USD Watch, 350USD Keeping the watch, priceless, it is from a good friend and member here. Will I screw with it in the future....hmmmm, that remains to be seen. My other watches with the A7750 are all good, no issues and never serviced, but do I play with them, no. This one just seems to speak to me wanting me to play with it. Guess I'm a glutton for dropping money into this one watch....alot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted February 6, 2014 My own opinion is that I would generally get them serviced in order for them to be cleaned, oiled, regulated to avoid any problems latest on. However....... There are a couple of things that prevent me from doing this. 1. I'm a tight arse and won't spend the money unless it's absolutely necessary. 2. You'll need to find someone who will work on reps. There's plenty of guys on here who will but it'll cost money to send them. And last but by certainly no means least.. I have generally found 7750's to be reliable until the wearer of the said movement interferes with it. For example fucking up the keyless on his breitling skyline, when trying to fix the Crown back on to the stem. I did however fix it (more luck than skill). Do a search for the link that was mentioned earlier and you'll have no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted February 6, 2014 Doc is correct in my opinion. I have had one watch (which is dead now from me) go through 3 movement services, and one full swap. I would like to say it is all the movments fault. It's not. Considering the investment in just this one watch, I could have had a decent gen (name your favorite) by now. First incident: chronos would not reset, why? I was playing with the buttons. Result, full service (not cheap). Second incident after service: I learned not to play with the pushers.....still 6 months later, dead movement Result, order a new movement (not cheap) Third incident: just basically messsing with the chronos randomly (it wouldn't reset to zero each time I reset it) Result, dead watch and sprung pusher on movement (new movment ordered) Full service, between 200-400USD Movement, 160-300USD Watch, 350USD Keeping the watch, priceless, it is from a good friend and member here. Will I screw with it in the future....hmmmm, that remains to be seen. My other watches with the A7750 are all good, no issues and never serviced, but do I play with them, no. This one just seems to speak to me wanting me to play with it. Guess I'm a glutton for dropping money into this one watch....alot!! Littlegreen, you usually write such great stuff and I appreciate your comments. That said... If your watch spoke to you to play with it and you threw that much money at it... I can only imagine how expensive your girlfriends must be. I really enjoyed this comment. I also agree with AllergyDoc and I don't playstation with the pushers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted February 6, 2014 Thank you Aren for the kind words, much appreciated My girlfriend, she doesn't mind the watch affliction I have, as long as she can pick a few out every now and then. Asks very little of me except for me to love her, so in that aspect, I am very lucky She, like you needs a larger watch for ease of reading for her job (she's a pediatric cardiothoracic nurse), so she sports this Makes the Dr's crazy that a nurse can "afford" an IWC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted February 6, 2014 Great. Now my mouth is watering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted February 6, 2014 Never change a running system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted February 6, 2014 So long as you stay away from the riskier models like the Daytona, and refrain from treating the chrono buttons like a Playstation, you should be good to go. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankt8242 1 Posted February 6, 2014 I have only owned 2 7750's, both in Pam 212's...My first one was @ 7 yrs ago, and it was a total clusterfuck...Virtually impossible to regulate...It would gain 5 minutes a day then lose 4-5 minutes a day a week later, and no amount of regulating would make it perform anywhere near to being accurate.. @ 2 yrs ago, i spotted another 212 on MtoM for a bargain price that needed some cosmetics attention so I grabbed it..At first it was OK, but recently it has begun to act just like the old one I had, so I'm back on the "7750..No fukkin way" bandwagon again!!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted February 7, 2014 So long as you stay away from the riskier models like the Daytona, and refrain from treating the chrono buttons like a Playstation, you should be good to go. Great comparison between a playstation controller buttons. Laughed like hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) ^^^^ if the temptation to press the buttons is too much I know someone who would do you a favour and take it off your hands.... Edited February 7, 2014 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stepanok 0 Posted February 7, 2014 ....the problem with this movement is that the vast majority of reps have it now......you're not left with much of a choice.....at times i think its a way of the makers making you buy a new watch much sooner than you would....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted February 7, 2014 ....the problem with this movement is that the vast majority of reps have it now......you're not left with much of a choice.....at times i think its a way of the makers making you buy a new watch much sooner than you would....... Umm yeah.... It's a conspiracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stepanok 0 Posted February 7, 2014 amazing answer...brilliant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted February 7, 2014 amazing answer...brilliant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
