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Morning Gents, just in the middle of trying to piece something together, does anyone know what the measurement is between the centre pinion and the centre of the date wheel on an eta 2824 movement. Around 9mm? Greatly appreciate any help on this one

Morning Gents, just in the middle of trying to piece something together, does anyone know what the measurement is between the centre pinion and the centre of the date wheel on an eta 2824 movement. Around 9mm? Greatly appreciate any help on this one

Morning Gents, just in the middle of trying to piece something together, does anyone know what the measurement is between the centre pinion and the centre of the date wheel on an eta 2824 movement. Around 9mm? Greatly appreciate any help on this one

Hi there, it looks like the SA3135 to me, so not the 'Yuki' SH3135 movement. There seems to be various views about both movements but if serviced properly I've had one of these movements and it was very reliable. 

Gen 11068 breitling military issued colt, with an added bit of colour on the insert

Congratulation Mike, well deserved. Sadly ive not been too active lately as self employment is proving to be rather time consuming 

Hi There, ok first things first the 1655 is one of the reps that need a lot of effort to get close to Gen but here's a suggestions list for you....all of which can be done by Ado if you ask him nicely who has previously done this for me. He has a section on the forum

Case re lathed to create correct CG swoop, and reduce the case size on the other side, drilled lug holes for 2mm spring pins

Replace bezel for correct flat 4 - big give a way on the rep, Ebay normally has a few on there

rubyswatch.com 1655 dial - best one out there

Tiger concept hand set - correct length hour and minute plus the best 24hr orange hand

mod the 2836 movement so the 24hr hand isn't adjustable as per the gen 1575 movement 

cartel 7836 folded bracelet

Sternkreuz T127 plexi

Cheers DH

Yes he can 

Good Morning all, Just wanted to let you guys know that MK at Helenarou who  is one of our trusted vendors is offering his 5513 & 5517 dials in 3 stages of aging. Fresh as a daisy, mid way and fully aged all 26mm in size.

If you needed any further information give him a shout at rouhelena@yahoo.com 

Happy Modding!

2 hours ago, DVNE said:

Hi All,

 

I have tried to install a 7030 Clark tube on my vietnam case and it snapped off inside. I was lucky enough to get the broken piece out but I still need to install a new tube. Can anyone lead me to a online source where I can purchase this? I am local to Ofrei but I can not seem to find it on their website (or I am queuery-ing it wrong)

 

Heck if someone can loan me one I can send it right back. I'll pay for shipping both ways of course...

 

Thanks in advance!

 

B

I've got an account with Cousins here in the UK if you need anything parts wise. www.cousinsuk.com Let me know mate

Thanks mate, I've sent her a whatsapp message so fingers crossed

Cheers DH

No response from the email address? Just bounced back not recognised? 

Thanks guys

I'll sent her an email 

Cheers DH

Good morning guys, can anyone help me please? It appears that the glut of quite nice aftermarket dials seem to have disappeared from Ebay??? Can anyone hook me up with tony or another source for a nice 1675 dial.

greatly appreciated DH

One of these! I was Bored so fancied messing about with my 16610. Always preferred the look of the GMT models so thought I'd give it a go. I no not one for the purists but hey ho

Yep its a great base for one of these builds. You just need to make sure that you buy a 2mm pinion size 24hr hand for the GMT parts NOT the 1.8mm hand

Just to mention that the cartel dial in the rep you've bought actually has a very good version of the mk6 Beyeler dial, the dial you've bought is a mk3 rail dial, which should have T SWISS T at the bottom of the dial so not quite right. Might be worth sticking with the cartel one. 

The cartel case needs some serious metal removal to get it close to the gen. If you touch base with Ado who has his own section on the forum here he may be able to help you out. He has a precision engineering company and did a fantastic job on one of my previous 1655 builds. Actually you might also want to consider going the 2846 slow beat route and see if helenarou can still supply the GMT parts. You will need to remove the adjustable gmt hand function to make it as close to the gen 1575 movement.

Good luck with the bu

Welcome onboard

Hi Andy 

I can help you via UK it you want mate. Josh seems to be very quick these days.

Cheers M

Here's one to mull over, I actually owned a gen GST titanium chrono years ago. So just bought this interesting peice when I stumbled over it. A hint of flightmaster as well. 

Hi micky

Yep that was a beauty mate, it always amazes me how many watch brands there's been over the years. If your patient you can fins some amazing inexpensve stuff. 

Happy Christmas to you and the family 

Cheers M 

I've always spent my spare  time mulling over bits and pieces on various  ebay countries and take great pleasure in seeing if I can make watches out of them. Mainly stuff from the 70s and 80s which is when I think some of the nicest stuff was made. 

Here's one of my latest, hope you like it. 

Cwc dial

Swiss made case used by brands like squale 37.5mm

Breitling hands with missing lume 

Eta 955.112 2 hand movement 

Old folded link oyster bracelet 

Happy Christmas everyone 

DH

One of my put together pieces. 

Looks good He's a great source for parts. always found him very easy to deal with

Bloody Hell Andy, nice to see you on here again after a long time. hope your doing alright mate.

Cheers M