IWC Schaffhausen

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• 14 June, 2013 - 22:24

  How to set moonphase on ...

  Hi,
  I presume you mean the IW3736 like the one below:
  
  
  The only way to set the moon is by turning the hands forward through the days until the correct ...

• 14 June, 2013 - 22:07

  IWC fliegerchronograph 3706

  Due to the gearing of the day/date mechanism in your watch, there can be up to 40 minutes between the change of day and date. either one can change ...

• 14 June, 2013 - 21:50

  3min/day fast (New Portofino Automatic)

  If your IWC store has an in-house watchmaker, your watch can be demagnetized in minutes. It doesn't even need to be opened. On rare occasions, where the magnetisation is ...

• 14 June, 2013 - 21:06

  IWC Ingenieur / F1 pop ...

  Hi guys,
  From June 24, in Selfridges London, there is a fantastic opportunity to get close to the complete Ingenieur collection including the exclusive unveiling in the UK of the ...

• 8 June, 2013 - 02:57

  When does your date change?

  Hi guys,
  As we have discussed in a previous thread, IWC employ 3 different methods for date changing in their simple calendar watches.
  1)Instantaneous, where power is slowly gathered ...

• 8 June, 2013 - 01:19

  When does your date change?

  Hi BIW,
  If it had gone to JLC for its service, your JLC perpetual would finish changing the date at 0300h, synching with the end of your red-zone indicator.
  JLC ...

• 8 June, 2013 - 00:50

  Question Portuguese 3714-01 with C.79240-regulating ...

  Hi PHIL05, welcome to the forum.
  The 790xx regulator system can be found as original fitted parts in a large number of early (1998/1999) 3714-01 watches with 792xx movements ...

• 7 June, 2013 - 23:47

  Fish Mark

  Tony is correct. On the rare occasion that IWC cannot renew the water-resistance of an older model, they will replace the fish crown for an unmarked one.
  Here's a ...

• 1 June, 2013 - 21:27

  Crystal Clear

  Yep

• 31 May, 2013 - 22:39

  Crystal Clear

  Hi Andy,
  Thank you for your kind comments.
  The difference is not the bezel but the profile of the crystal.
  Armoured:
  
  Domed:
  
  The step in the bezel supporting/securing either ...

• 31 May, 2013 - 21:35

  Two New Ambassadors --Formula One ...

  A quick 'famous search engine' query came up with these:
  
  

• 27 May, 2013 - 12:14

  Calibre 51011 - latest developments?

  Yep.
  These components will fit all 5xxxx calibres. That is they can be fitted to calibres starting with 5 with 5 digits. They can Not be fitted to the older ...

• 27 May, 2013 - 02:39

  Crystal Clear

  Hi Andy,
  Wristwatches with "Arched Glass" or "Armoured Plexiglas" became popular in the 1970's due to their water resistant properties. They remained popular throughout the 20th century and are ...

• 27 May, 2013 - 01:17

  GST 3707 SS Question (dial)

  If you ask for the change to be done during the overhaul, it should be included in the price.
  If you ask at a later date, it would be the ...

• 27 May, 2013 - 00:54

  Calibre 51011 - latest developments?

  Hi guys,
  The original set up was a gold-plated nickel silver pawl wheel with beryllium bronze Pellaton clicks driving it.
  This combination of metals was chosen for the low coefficient ...

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