Marcus Hanke
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At least the published technical communications from ETA ...
... do not list the bicompax variants of neither the 7750 nor the 2894 separately. However, I have heard that there are a lot of internal variations in designations (seems logical to me, to ensure a flawless supply with replacement parts). Yet these don't seem to make it into the "normal" specifications. As a result, I still see Eberhard, Glycine, and tons of other brands listing their bicompax 7750s as 7750.
Best regards,
Marcus
Can it get more classic?
Since a long time already, I am absolutely fascinated by the clean and elegant design of old golden chronographs, from the 50s and 60s. The good thing is that these vintage watches can be bought quite cheaply now, the bad thing is: I can't wear them. Firs...
And, due to its ETA 2894 movement, it has a neat and legible date window at 6.
Glad to help! The text is from the original post.
I am not a watchmaker, but I assume ...
... it is not difficult to cut off the pinion of the 12 hours counter? I think of the countless Portugieser-style chronographs with 7750 and only two subdials. Regards, Marcus
um, ok
Hello Marcus, It's possible the 7750 in it's bi-compax arrangements is still simply known as a 7750, but typically the addition or removal of an indicator results in a different caliber designation, no? Perhaps they just call it a 2894 bi-compax? At any r...
