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Question for 3738 and 5758 owners....
Is is fair to presume that:
1) both of these references have a *two part* case contruction where the upper section contains the integrated bezel and crystal.
2) the lugs that hold the strap are actually a part of (i.e they are welded) to the lower portion of the case? (Picture credit to the OP)
Thank you.
(Image credit to anaroku)
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Question for 3738 and 5758 owners....
Is is fair to presume that: 1) both of these references have a *two part* case contruction where the upper section contains the integrated bezel and crystal. 2) the lugs that hold the strap are actually a part of (i.e they are welded) to the lower portion...
I'm not an owner, so I'm not the right person to answer
your questions, but it seems that both of your assumptions are right, according to the renderings available online. Best, Emmanuel ...
Super helpful images....THANK YOU! ....I guess it will be then 3605 after all that will be (hopefully) eventually added to my collection...
Thank you kindly again. Indeed the lugs are a part of the lower portion of the case on 3738 and 5738. It is my dream to own the Ellipse. However, since they do not come with see through case backs, I will have to make one.....and I will This of course wou...
Oh, now I understand the reason of your question and your exact intent.
This is a very original project you have and the 3605 should indeed be compatible with it. I personally like the solid case back of the 3738/5738, which I see as a wonderful opportunity for a meaningful engraving (I dream of the 5738/1R with a celebration...
Already did 6 of them that were LOT more complex. It should be relatively easy for 3605.
.....now I just need to find the watch 😎 ...
Thank you. I just think that it is a shame that we cannot see the beautiful movements of some of these older watches
..... hence my quest for their owners to be able to see them 👍
