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The raffles 2824 ring is perfect and needs no mods. Only the 2836 rings (that are taller) need to be notched.

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk&ETA_2453 Slim and uses a ETA sized hour and minute hand. The seconds hand is .21 so hands made for a 2824/2836 would have to have the tube slightly pinched to stay on. 18000 vph too. Mines doesn't have a quick set date so it is a one position stem. Bonus for no date builds.

I thunk the reason why is because these older bubblebacks are so tiny. They are between 30mm and 34mm. Small by todays standards

Excellent work as always, Bart! Wear it in good health djulink

Correct. The 3135 fits directly in a gen spec case

Updates?

Get those DW's. Super easy to swap too. Easier than swapping a DW on a ETA.

Nice @Raphaeeel. Which DJ is that?

Much better but not perfect. Numbers do not have any serifs at all. I will be swapping a gen dw in.

Such a bargain NOW compared to the last TC offering. It honestly is a great watch for the price. If I have a gen 16610, it would remain in the safe and I would waterproof this and wear it carelessly. All it needs now is a new caseback gasket (the one that comes with it is so thin and does nothing for water resistance) - Same with all of the previous JF 16610 versions.

Which screw is it to tighten on a SH3135 (for reference purpose of course)

Just got mines in yesterday. They updated the datewheel font. Much thinner than the previous versions.

which aftermarket one is that? I saw a few on the bay and that doesn't look half bad.

Nice work. Just saw this thread. lol. You can ignore my PM

Wow. That is quick! Whats your take on this rep now that it is in hand?

Yep. In this case I would have a local watchmaker fix that if you aren't comfortable messing with it. I would definitely NOT send it back to the TD

That coiled up spring in the movement could be jammed. Tap the watch face down on your palm and see if that frees it. Same thing happened to a brand new 005 I ordered a while back. Simple fix and after that, it worked flawless with nice and healthy power reserve. These shipping companies are brutal with our small boxes.

Hmm... my last one was hard to open. Especially after I cut my nails. lol I agree. Used gen clasps are OLD are over priced.

I used a TC clasp for mines because I had it but I didn't have any issues with my other JF when I was using it. Whats your issue with the clasp?

It is worse. The 3135 and 3135 clone fit loosely in the case. You have use really long movement tabs and bend them in a weird shape to secure the movement in the case. The JF is much better in this regard plus it is engraved between the lugs. I have this same version in transit to me. After owning 3 of these JF's and going crazy on one build upgrading damn near everything from the dial, crystal and insert, crown etc.., I have found that for me, the only upgrades this needs is a gen datewheel and a gen insert. Everything else is good enough for me.

Merry Christmas to you and the family!

I already have the dial, hands and movement. Just need the case... thank you!

Love it. Whats the recipe?

I've always been able to do it by hand. Pop the bezel off the watch and push the insert out from the bottom. There is a youtube video out there on how to do it. Check out these IG accounts for pictures of different colored inserts. Some are photoshopped but nice none the less https://www.instagram.com/submarinate/ and this guy has a really nice ghost insert: https://www.instagram.com/karleonesub16610/