Hey guys. So I got my first "Super Rep" This is actually the second version of this watch I purchased. The first one was a 21J that I got for 108 shipped on watcheden the second is a 7750 that I paid about 200 for from a forum dealer. The watch looks great! BUT I have a few issues that I would love opinions on
Between the 21J and the watch I have now:
The Band:
The 21J had a band with links that would "Jam" and not flow well. [not a real issue]. the 21j had "cotter pin" looking pins holding the links together. The 7750 has pins with notches in the middle that feed into a bushing. I would assume this is more authentic. Also my band on the 21J had issues with opening up all the way. the quick deployment on the push button buckle side had a hole drilled int he wrong place and would not properly swing open. It was not a real issue - Because I could still slip my hand in it. It was also missing a screw on the clasp itself. Again not a big issue. Otherwise it looked great!
The Face:
The dials from a distance look similar on the 21j to the gen, but they are different up close and function differently. The 7750 is exact. On the 21J they are different numbers and on my rep did not quite work. The top dial kinda just moved 90 degres when I pushed the top chrono dial, not sure what that is about. the second hand on the 21j in the little dial near 9:00 did not do anyhting, but would randomly move sometimes. The bottom dial near 6:00 worked like a army clock and is based on 24 hours. On the 21J the second button on the watch is ued to change the date. On the 7750 everything is ecaxt.
The case:
Both watches look good. The 21j has like a hole drilled on 1 seide wich the 7750 does not have. case on both looks great
Now Issues & Mods on my 7750
1. The clasp on my band did not stay closed! The back plate had the holes that the pins come through punched out too close together! I had to mod it with a dremel tool. It did not come out clean - but atleast it works now. That whole back plate with the 2 scres in it is messy.
2. The Band. I like the band especially compaired to the 21j band. BUT... the links used to seat the band to the watch do not have their holes drilled in the right place! This means the band is not seated correctly on the watch. It also means that the pins are under alot os stress because they have to be bent to actually seat in the watch itself. Also - this means that taking the band off and trying to put it back on are a pain in the ass. So I did the following mod - but they still do not seat.
look how that link is supposed to be seated on the inner circle.
SOOOO---
I hit it with a dremel tool and elongated the hole. This was a pain int he ass - the most important part of this is finding a good way to hold the peice while I am drilling it.
The Mechanism 7750:
When I shake the "winding weight" I can feel it. Is that normal? Or does this thing need lube? or soemthing? Should I be able to feel any vibrations when the watch is winding? what is normal?
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Questions to the group:
Should I ask my seller to replace these parts?:
Thanks!
Between the 21J and the watch I have now:
The Band:
The 21J had a band with links that would "Jam" and not flow well. [not a real issue]. the 21j had "cotter pin" looking pins holding the links together. The 7750 has pins with notches in the middle that feed into a bushing. I would assume this is more authentic. Also my band on the 21J had issues with opening up all the way. the quick deployment on the push button buckle side had a hole drilled int he wrong place and would not properly swing open. It was not a real issue - Because I could still slip my hand in it. It was also missing a screw on the clasp itself. Again not a big issue. Otherwise it looked great!
The Face:
The dials from a distance look similar on the 21j to the gen, but they are different up close and function differently. The 7750 is exact. On the 21J they are different numbers and on my rep did not quite work. The top dial kinda just moved 90 degres when I pushed the top chrono dial, not sure what that is about. the second hand on the 21j in the little dial near 9:00 did not do anyhting, but would randomly move sometimes. The bottom dial near 6:00 worked like a army clock and is based on 24 hours. On the 21J the second button on the watch is ued to change the date. On the 7750 everything is ecaxt.
The case:
Both watches look good. The 21j has like a hole drilled on 1 seide wich the 7750 does not have. case on both looks great
Now Issues & Mods on my 7750
1. The clasp on my band did not stay closed! The back plate had the holes that the pins come through punched out too close together! I had to mod it with a dremel tool. It did not come out clean - but atleast it works now. That whole back plate with the 2 scres in it is messy.
2. The Band. I like the band especially compaired to the 21j band. BUT... the links used to seat the band to the watch do not have their holes drilled in the right place! This means the band is not seated correctly on the watch. It also means that the pins are under alot os stress because they have to be bent to actually seat in the watch itself. Also - this means that taking the band off and trying to put it back on are a pain in the ass. So I did the following mod - but they still do not seat.
look how that link is supposed to be seated on the inner circle.
SOOOO---
I hit it with a dremel tool and elongated the hole. This was a pain int he ass - the most important part of this is finding a good way to hold the peice while I am drilling it.
The Mechanism 7750:
When I shake the "winding weight" I can feel it. Is that normal? Or does this thing need lube? or soemthing? Should I be able to feel any vibrations when the watch is winding? what is normal?
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Questions to the group:
Should I ask my seller to replace these parts?:
Thanks!
