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Thanks The Zigmeister, I remember it now, under the manufacturing info sheets. There was also another sheet, that I can't find, that had all the finishes available.

I spoke with my supply house, and I was told that there is only one available from ETA. They only have one part number and that is it. He said there is a branch of ETA that does custom orders for the brands. I named off all the grades, and I was told that these were options for special orders by manufacturers. And only available for orders of 1000 or more. I also asked about ordering a COSC movement, and he told me in the 30 years he's been in the business, he has not seen one. He also told me that the movement has to be cased by the manufacturer, and then adjusted. No loose movements are certified, only watches. The Zigmeister, do you have an info sheet on the different grades? I'd like to see it, even though my guy says he can't special order. I also checked one of my movements, and it has a COSC number! What a score! It is a salvage from a Mido.

I was reading somewhere about a glitch in a computer program that translates Chinese characters to English and it is causing a lot of problems with signage. The government has set up a task force to clean up the signs before the Olympics. I guess the Chinese word "gan" means "dry" or "to do", but is being translated to another word that has a completely different meaning. Unless of course you fancy a nice "dry" (insert transalation here). :laugh: The Etiology and Elaboration of a Flagrant Mistranslation Make sure you scroll down through the whole article to see examples of Mistranslated signs.

Again, I would like to voice my concern with the Google search and our posts being easily found. After reading avitt's post in regards to the new coating. I wanted to find some info on the process and how it works. I googled the "term" and his post popped up at #9 as a search result. I'm not going to re-type it here, as I'm sure it will pop up in google if I do! And if you add the word "watch" to your search, it pops up as the number one search result. Please see my print screen below to see how easily we can be found:

Congrats! Nice timepiece! I agree, the lume is very bright. I've got a gen dial with SL fill and it glows like crazy.

I would definately like to see our post blocked from google. I googled looking for info and one of my posts popped up as a search result. I am all for sharing my finding, pics, etc with our members, but not for the whole world. I especially don't want my gen part suppliers seeing some of my projects if you know what I mean. I've already had one supplier stop selling me my 12892's and doesn't ever reply to my emails anymore.

I don't know if just anyone can get the Chronometre movement. The Zigmeister, do you know? I know my local supply house has some -A2's in stock for $195. They are vacuum sealed, so not the bulk variety of movement, but I doubt it is a higher end version either. I think I'll call them tomorrow, and ask if they can even get a Chronometre on special order or something. I'm sure it will upwards of $300 though.

Thanks! I think that is what I get out of this hobby the "most". Problem solving. If everything was easy, It definately wouldn't be as much fun.

I think the only option for those that have the "thicker" overlays that rub the back of the dial is to use a "hybrid" movement. I am currently working on a project where I need a slow-beat movement, but one that is thinner to fit the case I am using for my project. The regular 2846 is too thick on the top end for proper stem alignment. To solve this problem. Build a "hybrid" movement. What is my "hybrid"? I started with the usual slow beat 2846 day/date movement. I ordered a "jewelled" mainplate for a 2801-2. This is the same mainplate as used in the 2824-2 so you could use one if you have a spare 2824-2 (Off the top of my head, I think it is 0.40mm thinner from the top, than the 2846 or 2836-2.) Next, was to transplant the 'guts' from the 2846 to the 2801-2 mainplate. Everything swapped over no problem. I left out the day/date parts as I'm using this in a no date project. I had to replace the minute train bridge with one from a 2824-2 as it sits flush with the mainplate. The 2846 train bridge sits higher. I also replaced the set bridge from a 2801-2 two position as there is no day/date function. Also, a stop lever was installed so now it hacks. Since you still want date function, you will have to replace the date disc parts as well. You will need the following from the 2824-2: Minute train bridge date driving wheel date jumper Intermediate wheel date jumper plate flat date disc You can order these from your usual supply house, or borrow them from a 2824-2. Once finished, you will have a thinner slow beat movement for you project. This will definately free up some space between your dial and movement if you have a thicker overlay. Not exactly the cheapest option, especially if you are using two movements, but it works. It cost me $45 for all the parts in my conversion. If you are changing over the date parts as well, it is probably cheaper to find an old 2824-2 and salvage those parts as well as the mainplate. Happy Modding!

@POTR: Of course there are variations of the 2892-A2 as you mentioned (ETA2895-1 with running seconds at six which is probably what the Oris 665 is based on). Also the Omega 2500 coaxial escape with 27 jewels, but very unlikely they would use either in a simple date function REP. @ Bill : Please post pictures of your watch! Enquiring minds would like to see what you have under the hood!

I have ETA datewheels that are in three different heights. Flat for 2824-2 and 2892-2 and two different raised heights. One was from 2834-2 and the other from 2846. Unfortunately I didn't mark on the back from what movement they came from, so I don't kinow which goes to which. At the time I didn't think I needed to know and didn't think there were differnent heights. I can measure later if anyone needs to know. If I remember, one sits about 0.10mm higher than the other.

I'd say it is a scam! I'd like to know where they cram the extra 6 jewels in the 2892-2! They are all 21 jewel movements. 38H power reserve? That's it? The 2892-2 is rated for 42h power reserve. Maybe the extra 6 jewels are robbing 4 hours of power reserve? hahaha.

Yes, same lughole size. Isn't that for sale HERE? Nothing wrong with that coronet, there are a few variations out there, but that is correct for the 1964. Pitty the original hands couldn't have been saved.

just stumbled across this thread! congrats. the veiws are fantastic. not that it matters now, but have you tried sketchup pro? You can create easy 3D models. This would have been great for your initial drawings. You can even export your models to google earth. There is a free version and the pro version. I used it when we renovated our basement. We were able to draw up many floorplans and make revisions easily. I've used it to design our deck and landscaping in the back yard. Lots of fun with an easy learning curve.

Did your seller name a price? they are a collectable watch priced anywhere from 5K to 8K.

$600 000 USD. Most expensive Rolex ever.

Bad news if you own a 15XX calibre if you need service. I guess good news if you have spare parts or movements that you want to sell down the road. They will be rare. Rolex to stop production of 15XX series parts

That singer is Alison Krauss. Damn fine CD they put out too. If you haven't downloaded it yet, er I mean bought it yet, check it out.

I am sure they will tour as well. Far too much money on the table. Also, for our NYC friends! The mighty Zep to play MSG!

Maybe try contacting jewelryandwatch.com they may have some? I had a gen lined up from a supplier for a great price, but he ended up selling it before I closed the deal. He said he would contact me if he ever finds another. $300 was the price. Is that cheaper than your car? I haven't heard from him in a while, but I can fire him an email and check for you. I don't need it now, I've found another solution. 78360 + 580 links.

Definately not as the list is $6250.00. But the same can be said for the price of getting a SS Daytona. It may be sold already, unless he has a few. If you go to the sellers website. robertmaron.com It is listed as SOLD. He also shows he sold one on watchnet for $14500. Who knows if this is true? Maybe he hasn't sold one, and is trying to create a demand for it to get the price he is asking. I've also heard that the green sapphire is an option and can be ordered for an extra $300-$400. Item: 180193643100

I guess a review from the paper would be in order too! Review: Vancouver Province by Stuart Derdeyn Everybody wants some! Party rockers still got it going on Grade: A- - - - Van Halen Kicks A--! That was the very first T-shirt I saw coming up the stairs. The second one to draw my attention was the giant guy with "Got Roth" on the front of his T along with "David Lee Roth IS Van Halen." Well, he certainly is an essential ingredient. But there is that guitar player. Seeing Eddie Van Halen pull out his bag of tricks just might never grow old. The guitarist's arsenal of creative techniques and sonic vocabulary on the six strings is still astounding. He doesn't so much approach his leads as he uncoils them, striking out in all directions with one underlying goal: The Killer Riff. Beginning with "You Really Got Me," the group tore into the show like it had something to prove. The already shirtless and sweaty Eddie drove into the Kinks' classic with gusto, Roth nailed one of his signature tornado kicks in the first 90 seconds and Alex Van Halen pounded like a neanderthal on a wooly mammoth's skull. What of young Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son and the replacement for the band's longtime bassist, Michael Anthony? Well, besides the fact that Baby Rock is living out just about the coolest family vacation anyone could ask for, he was also up to the job. Particularly nailing all of those three-part harmonies that make a tune like "Dance the Night Away" rise over the ordinary. Not that the sold-out crowd would've been bothered by the group pulling out some of its few filler tunes from the Roth era. A more devoted group of motorcycle enthusiasts, working dudes and headbangers would've been hard to find. Where Sunday's Spice Girls reunion was at about a five-to-one ratio of girls to boys, last night at GM Place was the exact reverse. They came to pah-tay with their fave pardy rawkers. Which meant the occasional flaring of tempers and heated exchanges -- or worse. Hey, did you know that they have emergency seat covers to deal with those nasty occasions when a tad too much of that whiskey you took home decides to free itself? Now I do. Standing or staggering, one thing was for sure. There was no embarrassment in playing air guitar along with "Little Dreamer" or that sledgehammer progression in "Everybody Wants Some." This is the band that made many an OK guitar player just retire their instruments altogether and leave the solos to the experts. There certainly were a good many opportunities to hear Eddie cut loose, too. In a set list that heavily favoured the group's first four albums, the quartet pulled out surprises such as "Atomic Punk" and "Somebody Get Me a Doctor," alongside classics such as "Unchained" and "Beautiful Girls." Roth and Van Halen looked fighting fit and like they were having a genuinely good time on stage together. Ever fighting the urge to release his inner lounge singer, Roth just couldn't stop smiling: at his fellow players, at the audience, at the idea of being back on top again. From the clean and crisp sound mix to the well-shot megatronic video screen, there wasn't a thing out of place last night. Well, OK, Alex Van Halen has a drum kit straight out of Freaks & Geeks with not one, not two, but six bass drums, and the stage had this big runway that hardly was used. Minor quibbles.

Nope, just classic DLR material. The setlist was unbelievable! You Really Got Me I'm the One Runnin' With the Devil Romeo Delight Somebody Get Me a Doctor Beautiful Girls Dance the Night Away Atomic Punk Everybody Wants Some So This Is Love? Mean Street Pretty Woman Unchained I'll Wait And the Cradle Will Rock Hot for Teacher Little Dreamer Little Guitars Jamie's Cryin' Ice Cream Man Panama Eddie's Solo (incl. "Women in Love" intro, "Cathedral", "Eruption") Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Encore 1984 Jump

I fought the urge and fought the urge, but broke down and bought some tickets the day before the show. (Vancouver) Good seats were released and 3 buddies and myself went. I don't want to rub it in, but it was brilliant! Just a good old fashioned rock n roll show. Dave was fantastic! Such a showman. It was great to see Eddie sober. His playing was spot on! Great to hear "I'll wait", "Panama", "Ain't talking bout love".

I don't know what style of watch you might be going for, but here is a great source for vintage, sport style dials. These are for ETA and will fit your 2892-2 movement. They are pretty much unbranded. DIALS I've ordered the BUND I and can tell you they are good quality, great printing with excellent lume! They also have a selection of hands for ETA. An option for a case might be to go with a genuine Rolex case. If you want vintage go with a 1601. For more modern, go with a 16200. You may have to go with the ETA 2824-2 movement for ease of stem alignment. No need to worry about date overlays if you use the MKII dials. You will have to go with a tropic crystal with no cyclops on the 1601, and perhaps just remove the cyclops off the sapphire of the 16200. If you are using the 2892-2, you will need a bit of a spacer between the dial and movement to align the stem in a Rolex case. You can find unbranded crowns as well for the case.