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| Posted: Fri Jul 16th, 2010 01:56 pm |
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KMB 3T WIS
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I am new to the high end watch world and am looking for knowledge. I have worn a Seiko 7002-7009 for 20 years. I'm so ignorant I don't even know if that is the proper number for the watch. I hope to learn enough to ensure the next watch I buy is correct for me. I've just learned the the ETA 7750 is used in a bunch of watches and that the prices of these watches vary greatly. I thought the 7750 was a mid-quality movement. So much to learn. Looking forward to it, Kent
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| Posted: Fri Jul 16th, 2010 02:16 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Kent hello and welcome to 3T.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 16th, 2010 02:31 pm |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Hi Kent and welcome to 3T...the 7750 is a great chrono movement and you're right, you will see it in many watches and many different prices. My recommendation would be to do a search on 3T for 7750, there is a great deal of knowledge here and it will help answer your questions or at the very least create more questions for you.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 16th, 2010 06:10 pm |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Seiko are a great respected brand so you have some good wrist pieces I bet already. Welcome to 3T! Check this link out... http://www.timetechtalk.com/forum1/20998.html 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 01:55 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Warm welcome to 3T, Kent The 7750 is a workhorse for chronograph movements. Overall quality depends on the finishing and commitment of various brands to their market pricepoints and brand images. You'll never go wrong with a 7750 starting at the US$1,000 level. There are many devotees to the 7750 and to the chronograph here on 3T and if you ask around, you'll get a lot of solid advice pointing you to the right direction. 20 years on a single (??) Seiko is proof positive of the reliability of the brand. Can you post a pic of your watch? I'm curious as to how it looks and how it's held up on yoru wrist for 20 years.Last edited on Sat Jul 17th, 2010 01:56 am by bigrustypig |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 06:00 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Welcome on board! There are a good few chrono addicts around here. The Valjoux 7750 movement comes in various grades and price range, so the sky (and your pocket) is the limit. Show us your Seiko!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 09:32 am |
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KMB 3T WIS
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Okay, I'm posting pictures. Another instance of my ignorance, I have no idea why you would want to see my watch. It is truly a beater. I sent it back to the repair shop, Coserv, a couple of years ago as it had sat unused for three years. The work was unsatisfactory. Something was wrong internally. Another trip back and it was gaining about an hour and a half a day. A third trip back and it is running beautifully. I don't know what they did, but they certainly did it right. With normal wear, it will gain about 30 seconds a week. I bought this watch because I had broken a series of watches doing all my outdoor stuff and I'm a gear head. The electronic watches aren't at all appealing. It has been subjected to staggering abuse - I fell down a cliff with it on - and has rarely complained. Now, I'm a bit more sedate, but I still abuse the watch and I still like gears and springs. I want something a bit more upscale, something a bit more classy, something with a chronograph/timer, and, if possible, something built for left handed people as I wear the watch on the right wrist. And it has to be tough. Your comments, suggestions, criticisms, or derisive laughter are all welcome. Kent Attachment: DSCN2469.JPG (Downloaded 54 times)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 09:34 am |
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KMB 3T WIS
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And a longer view. Attachment: DSCN2463.JPG (Downloaded 55 times)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 11:09 am |
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Graham 3T WIS
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I would suggest you consider a Hamilton chrono like my X-wind below. Crown and pushers on the left, with V7750 movement. Very reasonably priced - could be picked up on the secondary market for under $500. Attachment: Hamilton.jpg (Downloaded 49 times)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 12:08 pm |
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KMB 3T WIS
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Wow, less than 500 bucks. I had resigned myself to spending Oris or Breitling levels of money. Thank you for the tip. It certainly is a good looking piece. I don't understand all the numbers around the bezel, but that's the joy of ignorance, the potential to learn. How do I learn more about the Hamilton? I'll search the T3 site and do the internet searches. Thanks again.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 10:39 pm |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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I agree with Graham. The Hammie is a very good choice for a chrono line. To answer your query why we were keen on seeing your Seiko? Well, some of us here on 3T are Seiko lovers and whenever we hear of an old Seiko beat-up and fully used by its owner, we get a big kick out of knowing such a tiny watch with so little $ to buy can last so long. By the way, the diver you posted is one of Seikos most venerable workhorses. If I were you' I'd really spend a bit at the spa and bring it up to as great a condition as it can take. After all, a 20 year companion deserves such a treatment  , right?
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17th, 2010 11:02 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Welcome to 3T Kent! Great community of addicts here  (your wallet will be far lighter in a few months), great guys and very knowledgeable WIS Post often! Graham is the chrono guru! He is right, the X Wind rocks and is a great place to start for a V7750 watch! The Tachymiler is another hami with the valjoux 7750, I own it and love it!  Real cool look and I like the fact you see it less often that the Xwind (personal preference of course!)Here are some pics of mine. It came on the bracelet as you can see on the last pic but I prefer wearing it on a brown leather strap.        Last edited on Sat Jul 17th, 2010 11:04 pm by Jeep99dad |
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