mymanmatt

I didn't say it was the original dial. The fact that you can see the rehaut engraving well enough to make that observation, is amazing.

Just a note of something I recently noticed on gen rolex with engraved rehaut. The R begins in the exact center of the hour marker, and the X ends in the exact center of the minute marker.

Here is a new style DJ. Can you tell if it's real? Keep in mind the pic is at an angle to elimanate the glare, the date lines up correctly. Just having some fun

The gen 555 end piece will accept a 2mm spring bar, and the tube the spring bars go through is very wide compared to the aftermarket.

Genuine for sure!!!

Yes they will.

what you guys said makes perfect sense. However I can't find a gen 3135 movement for less than $1900, and I bet it needs a sevice no matter what the seller says. You guys are correct about a rep dial on a gen movement. The only way to do it right is a gen YM dial, 400 to 600, gen hands, another 60.00, then of course a gen platinum insert, who knows how much that would cost if you could find one, and oh yes, gen crystal, and bezel. LOL I think I can buy a good used one by know. Thanks for the fun, Matt

Very difficult to polish the bracelet to look like stainless, which it is, because the tiny part on the center links where it attaches to the outside link is impossible to reach with a polisher. However you can clean the bracelet really good, by putting it in boiling water for about 5 mins, and then rodium plating it. That rodium plating done correctly seems to last forever.

as for changing the end pieces, yes they can be changed by seperating the links next to the end pieces, sometimes very difficult to do, but can be done. Good luck

I have a rep YM with the asian sa3135. Not the clone 2836-2 but the full size copy. I also have a 100% gen 16220 datejust with a gen 3135 movement. I was just thinking, what if I switched the movements out, would the YM have a high value, say $3000.00 and would the datejust have a value of say $1000.00 Just thinking that's all! What are your opinions. The YM has all the correct markings from correct model number and more. What do you guys think.

For a dollar I would just like to have it, if it runs it's worth that

Have never seen one in person, but would love to

when Im putting a project together, I know all the parts I want. If I have parts coming from one place, and in order to complete my project , have to order parts from another place ( such as a box) I want to order it NOW. When i sit down to do a build, I want every single piece of the project there, including the box and as many papers as I can get. All of you guys know it can take a long time to find the box and papers you want at the right price. So the guy said urgent, instead of right away, or as soon as possible, don't read something into it that might not be there, after all we all have to trust each other or nothing gets bought and sold

Believe me I have tried to find an aftermarket for a gen case, I don't think one has ever been made, at least I haven't found one in the past 5 years. If you find one that actually fits like it should, please let me know.

Does anyone here have any thoughts on why the asian 7750 movement in a daytona is so unreliable. Is there anyone anywhere capable of repairing the movement to work properly. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Spend the $70 or shop around for a better price

stoping in the same position indicates a bind. possible touching the bottom of the crystal, or a slight bend in cannon pinon. Ck the movement with the hour and minute hand removed, that may point you in the right direction. After you remove the hands, while its running, look at the post the second hand attaches to, make sure its running straight in side the minute tower. If it looks like its closer to 1 side than the other during its rotation, it could be touching the minute tower when the second hand is installed. If so, its an easy fix. Good luck

If you are not experienced in repairing movements I highly recommend you take it to a repair man. The process to fix what you did is very simple. When you push to far on the stem release button you dislocate the yoke and yoke corrector. Not a major problem by any means. Your repair man will remove the dial, remove the retainer that holds the yoke, 1 screw, reposition the the yoke and corrector, reinstall the retainer, install the dial, install the hands and your done. Takes less than 5 mins. When you are removing you stem, support your palm on the table so you can barely depress the stem button, and give a slight outward tug on the stem while you gently depress the button, it will come right out and leave everything in the correct place . Be sure before you depress the stem button, that the stem is pulled all the the way out to the set time position Good luck

The date wheel for the 2836-2 has the teeth on the bottom of it. If you try to use anything other than the 2836 wheel the teeth will be in the center of the date wheel and will not function. When you get your 2836 date wheel you will see what I mean. Good luck

do you have a picture?

I use a stainless case from china with the engraved rehaut. The model number is that of an explorer, and serial number is of an 05. They are nice cases and the 2836-2 eta fits perfectly. I also buy a stainless bracelet with solid center links and new style marked hidden clasp. The bracelet is very nice and I like the fact that the solid end pieces fit inside the case lugs. My supplier also has some very nice dials. The crystals have the LEC and the cyclops is in a good location. However, the calender wheel overlay is a crap shoot. I have 6 good ones and 6 bad ones. LOL The bezel is a bit to tall, but I correct that with a gen bezel which fits perfectly and keeps the watch watertight. If you have any interest pm me, or if not good luck

Being out of the country startime WILL sell to you. Measure your fliplock diameter on the inside and the outside, send those dimensions to startime, they will send you the correct one

Not sure Ive ever seen a midsize rep. If you wanted one you may have start with a gen case, which can be bought at a very resonable price on ebay. Good luck

It is possible, however most datejust use the 2836-2 to correctly position the stem in the case tube. The calender wheel on the 2824 is set in a lower position than the 2836-2. That directly affects the claender wheel overlay clearance to the back of the dial. With the 2824 assembled and ready to install you will find the stem not centered in the case tube, that is critical for smooth trouble free operation, I would recommend the 2836-2.

Yes I can build it for you

Very easy to change the calender wheel from the asian to the gen. Look at your new movement. On the left of the cannon pinon at the calender wheel, you will see a small spring holding the calender wheel in place. Turn the calender wheel slightly clockwise with your fingers until the the calender wheel tooth lines up with the small slot in the retainer, take a needle and pull the spring in and the calender wheel will come off. To remove the one with the overlay, do the same procedure except take a single edge razor blade under the calender wheel and carefully push the spring inward,and the clender wheel will come off. To reinstall, set the calender wheel in position with the slot lined up, take the razor blade and gently push the spring inward and rotate the calender until you feel it pop downward, your done. Sounds like a lot but takes less than a minute