Should I bother servicing the a7750 ??

[924er]

Hello

I have an IWC 3777-06 with the a8750 chrono movement that stopped ticking after almost 2 years of light wear.

I have read that this movement isn’t very reliable and most watch smiths don’t bother servicing it due to lack of parts.

I have a rep friendly watch smith who I’ve has serviced my reps before for $200 with great results.

He is quoting me $350 for this a7750 service. He said he can also swap it for a gen ETA and charge me 250.... I’m just wondering if it’s even worth it at this point. I can get a brand new rep for $300


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[924er]

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[kaddy]

Worth it IMO. A new rep will have the same reliability but the gen movement can last longer. You can also get the Sellita SW500 which is a drop-in replacement.

 

[Sedonut]

My vote is for the gen ETA, that is my plan for a heart transplant for my favorite reps. You get the same movement Rolex puts in the Tudor line. A rep with a bad movement is worth almost nothing, a rep with a gen ETA is a great watch.

 

[kelvinmd99]

Gen ETA is the best bet. My watch smith did a swap for me(i purchased a refurbished eta 7750 for $299) for 120$ for my hublot oceanographic 4000. He wNted to charge me 600 for servicing the a7750. Is the $250 for both the swap and movement? If so its a bargain!

 

[capice]

go for the gen, it's the best there is

 

[sinsir]

If you like the watch and want to keep it drop in the eta or service it. Both are good options. The a7750 is a good movement too, $350 isnt a bad price for a 7750 service. If its time for something new flip it. It comes down to funds and wants.

 

[924er]

The watchsmith is saying my replica a7750 is actually pretty nice and that if properly serviced, the movement would be as reliable as gen. Not sure if I believe that but this guy is pretty well known in the community so he’s no quack.

I can’t find a reasonable price for a gen a7750, anyone have suggestions? I checked eBay and random websites on google shopping.. all are about $7-900


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[sn95]

The watchsmith is saying my replica a7750 is actually pretty nice and that if properly serviced, the movement would be as reliable as gen. Not sure if I believe that but this guy is pretty well known in the community so he’s no quack.

I can’t find a reasonable price for a gen a7750, anyone have suggestions? I checked eBay and random websites on google shopping.. all are about $7-900


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You could always swap in the gen eta and sell the a7750 for parts. On the bay I just found a Valjoux 7750 (gen swiss eta) for 290+ shipping. Try searching for Valijoux, you should find a few for under $300.

 

[Rx4Time]

A new ETA 7750 can be bought from Otto Frei for just over $400. If you like the watch, just get a new ETA movement. The only had which is not directly transferable is the Chronograph seconds hand. Not ideal since it's for a -1, but here's a hand set....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Watch-Hand...hrono-6-Set-Luminous-/292942996105?nav=SEARCH