I've said it and will say it again, we need a Sapphire subs subforum. Organized data matrix with all the data for these submariners. Yes, there is a search button, but it can take a whole to get certain basic details.
I am with you both Gavi and CT. I have contact PB before and for this build he is getting the nod. I have a set f gen hands that I will to him for a match.
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One if these days I'll get the 1199. Too
Much right now. Happy with the cafe racer though. This year's show sucked! For a Friday I have never seen it so dead and weird.
The stem should have the right size thread an pitch to fit the gen crown. This far I have not had a problem. The gen crown tends to be longer in reach than the Asian one. If the gen tube is used then you should be ok. It is always good to compare the length of old and new tube and old and new crown to see if the length needs to be altered in any way.
Incidentally, I have used stems for both the Asian eta clones and the Miyota /DG based clones with no issues.
The ST3135 SHOULD have lug jokes and if you had the case it is easily checked.
Alli, I you get tired of the watch I can hold it for you and check it for water tightness. Heck, I have a dive trip scheduled for the spring and the watch can come along for underwater pictures
For the gen tube you will need to retap the case for the correct thread/pitch. If you're not reusing the old tube in the case you don't need to worry about destroying it.
Chef is right. The y3135 is a CW date change. The disc I have however has the right progression. Sorry for the confusion.
When I answered yes, it was in response to the date disc installed on the movement.