Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
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Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
Does anyone know if CW would be able to swap the SH21 movement in my current Trident Pro 600 COSC into the 42mm case of the new Tridents? I like my watch but the large case size is the only thing that keeps me from loving it. I prefer the older logo and hands so I would want to keep the dial and hands as is. I assume the 40mm is out of the question because of the dial size difference.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
Able to? Possibly. Although it would depend on a lot of factors. Willing to? No. CWL have always refused to do this sort of bespoke work.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
I think that’s something for a local independent watchmaker...
I wonder would they sell you the parts? Mail my the case? Not much in it for them other than a satisfied customer...
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I wonder would they sell you the parts? Mail my the case? Not much in it for them other than a satisfied customer...
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
I remember someone stating that CW would swap a watch to a new case for a service fee. While this isn't technically a replacement case, I would pay them extra to do it or pay to just buy the part and have an expert watchmaker do it.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
Call them and ask if they say yes, I am sure many people here would be pleased to know they do “custom” work!
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
More chance of the old logo making a reappearance on a new watch....
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
Nope. Not even remotely possible not because it can't be done but because CW won't do it. Some asked about bezel swaps in the past, simple to do, but no dice and I can't say I blame CW for not wanting to get into all that.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
As above; CW will always avoid creating a frankenwatch.
There's always time for one more.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
As would any other manufacturer of stature. Nightmare to service/repair and as to warrantyPaul Drawmer wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 11:45 am As above; CW will always avoid creating a frankenwatch.
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Re: Possible Trident MKII 43mm to Trident MKIII 42mm case swap?
interesting question.
What's the message any manufacturer would send with such a job?
most likely: "we acknowledge that our new model is (except for one feature) inferior to the predecessor"
not a sensible thing to do...
What's the message any manufacturer would send with such a job?
most likely: "we acknowledge that our new model is (except for one feature) inferior to the predecessor"
not a sensible thing to do...
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