I need someone to service an Asian 7750 movement.

[reeder139]

Hey guys, Please can someone point me in the direction of a trustworthy serviceman/women.

I have a Tag Heuer Grand Carrera with an Asian 7750 movment.

It runs but I just get the feeling it could run more smoothly and I have heard many times that these movements come completely un oiled to compensate for the seconds @ 3 and all kinds of crazy things.

I need someone who can strip it down and make it work like a charm, whatever is required.

Thanks.

 

[mbjoer]

From my personal experience I can recommend Domenico. I have had 7 watches with him and he has been very good so far.
Only 2 issues are language and location. He does not speak English, and prefers German and Italian.
And if you are not in the EU you may prefer to look elsewhere.

 

[reeder139]

Ok, thanks for the tip, I am in the EU and my girlfriend speaks German so maybe I'll give it a try.

Thanks.

 

[ewatch]

Is there a watchsmith in the Con US who services the 7750 movement? Or how would one go about oiling the movement him self?

 

[jad648]

Is there a watchsmith in the Con US who services the 7750 movement? Or how would one go about oiling the movement him self?

I just found one in Miami, but he has the same problem as the one in Europe. He doesn't speak English, only Spanish. He just did some work on one of my reps. If you're interested, let me know and I can help you with the translation. If you're like me and don't know anything about how to service or repair a watch, I wouldn't try to do it yourself.

This watchsmith told me that the 7750 is not of good quality when compared with the swiss made movements, but he told me that some of the components were of good quality. According to him, some of the small components, like gears, are of inferior quality and much weaker than genuine parts. Some of the parts for the day wheel were much thinner than normal. And, the problem is that if a gear or another part breaks, he cannot order a replacement, so I guess the only option would be to change the entire movement?

 

[tommy_boy]

Is there a watchsmith in the Con US who services the 7750 movement? Or how would one go about oiling the movement him self?

I just found a local guy (Portland, OR) who is an independent watch smith. He has his own storefront. Try the yellow pages, believe it or not. Then just call the guy and ask him if he'll work on them. Some will, some won't. Good luck.

 

[CBR]

I have someone in SoCal that will completely service a 7750 and warrant the work for 2 years. The cost is $200. I have had at least 10 watches serviced by him.

 

[jad648]

I have someone in SoCal that will completely service a 7750 and warrant the work for 2 years. The cost is $200. I have had at least 10 watches serviced by him.

But, how much is a new A7750? And, can a swiss made movement replace the A7750 and for how much?

 

[DaveOZ]

They are $450

http://www.ofrei.com/page240.html

Should fit.

 

[CBR]

The cost of an A7750 IS NOT $450. It is about $130.
The cost of a new Swiss 7750 is between $350 and $450.
There are some direct swaps, and there are some versions that require hands to be modified or swapped.

 

[jad648]

Well, even at $450 plus labor, it could be worth it to replace an A7750 with a Swiss 7750 on a watch that you really like. Once the Swiss movement is in, you're going to have a pretty good quality watch for a fraction of the gen. I know I would spend the extra money if I have a watch I really like that can be modified to a Swiss movement, especially if the A7750 broke. Is there a way to determine which watches accept the Swiss replacements or does that come from trial and error experience?

 

[R2D4]

Please note that the Tag Carrera's with the moving seconds wheels are choppy even for the gen. The only ones that are smoother are the Caliber 6's. For some reason the 7750 isn't that smooth. If you don't believe me go see it for yourself at the dealer. Would a service help prolong the life of your rep 7750? It can't hurt. Will it smooth out the jerky seconds wheel? Maybe not.

 

[Yannou]

Ok, thanks for the tip, I am in the EU and my girlfriend speaks German so maybe I'll give it a try.

Thanks.

or LFH here if you speak french

 

[reeder139]

Thanks for that info R2D4.

I would have probably left it then, however, my Tag has now developed a problem.

If I'm wearing it and keep wearing it then it's fine, however, if I leave it for a bit, maybe a few hours then invariably, it stops at 20 past. Doesn't seem to matter which hour.

But, the seconds are still going.

Any suggestions?

 

[guru]

Ok, thanks for the tip, I am in the EU and my girlfriend speaks German so maybe I'll give it a try.

Thanks.

send me a PM and I will give you the info

 

[techlogik]

Personally, and this is just me, I wouldn't spend 1 cent of doing anything for an A7750 movement. If it works fine, leave it, if you have concerns, spend the $350 for a Swiss 7750 and have a mod swap it out for $50 and shipping.

Some people will charge $150 to service an A7750...that is a waste IMO when the movement isn't worth that much to begin with.

 

[pdnb]

eta 7750 for GMT

many reps use the A7750 for GMT function. Could I swap out the A7750 used for GMT (seconds at 9, and date at 3) and get the the otto fre eta 7750 as is, or do I have to buy another module as well?

 

[m110]

Old thread, same question.

Can anyone suggest someone to service an A7750? Preferably in the Socal but anywhere in the US would be fine.