HAMMER DOWN

Bravo! Is the tropical dial a gen? Looks like a MK1. IMHO The GMT is the only sport model that can pull off a jube. And maaan, it is such greatness!

Case needs to match the patina on the insert and dial. I would soften up the edges, especially top of the lugs, put more dings in it and polish over them a bit, then wipe down with acid, light buff with a cloth til desired shine returns. Easier said than done though. Might want to practice on an old case first if you are attached to this one.

Thanks guys. Swisstickers is good. I bought the 2824 from him!

I had a 5512 rep (no-date) with a Swiss 2836-2. I robbed the movt. from the 5512 for my 1680. The datewheel and associated running gear was not present on the movement. I tried to get one of the 2846 serviced by a reputable member on another board, but he wasn't as familiar with them and reluctant to take on the work. I then bought a rebuilt 2846 from smith's supply company when they were ~78 bucks, It kept excellent time but ended up having the same problem with this one after a few weeks. I am not quite sure what is happening, but the movt. does not want to run at all. If somebody is willing to take a look at them and get one of them to work, I might be more inclined to change my mind about the 2846.

Alright, now I have enough posts to post a couple pics of my project. So, just for grins, this is what it looks like when you try to put a 2824 into a cartel 1680.

Thank you kindly, glad to be amongst other like-minded modders, WIS and watch lovers!

^Yes, that is what I understand...that is what i was thinking too. I will try a 2836-2. I have a good running 2836-2 that I swapped in the 1680 for a while, but it doesn't have a date. I didn't notice an issue with crown height etc. I am done with the 2846, didn't have much luck with them. It is a shame about this 2824. It is the nicest eta movement I've had my hands on. So let me ask you guys this, what about a 2824-2? ..Dimensionally the same as 2824?

Alright, thanks for the help guys back to the drawing board.

You got my attention here... I have had two different 2846 movements installed, both "rebuilt" but gave me tons of grief. I recently swapped in an old 2824 Swiss ETA elabore movement thinking that it would be interchangeable with the 2846. I guess I was wrong! I take it that there is not a lot I can do about this problem.

I have run into an issue with a 1680 project. The watch was originally from Andrew at TT and had the slow beat 2846. "Cartel 1680" Not sure if you guys are familiar with this case but it is a thinner profile than gen, more like a GMT case. The lug holes are appropriately sized for 2mm springbars out of the box, but the issues see is the crown is positioned too low on the case. This is causing me to have problems getting the dial to sit all the way against the edge of the rehaut without an unsightly gap. If the dial is positioned correctly against the rehaut without a gap, the stem is being bent upwards, and the watch doesn't wind, quickset date, or anything very well. I don't feel a positive dentent with the stem being pushed out of alignment like that...and it's probably not good for the keyless works. I've tried to space out the dial so it sits flush with the rehaut, while trying to keep the stem alignment good. That didn't work because the dial was spaced out so far that the hour hand rubbed the dial. Did anyone gave this problem with a cartel case? Is there any kind of solution?

Hey fellows. I am new to the forum, I have a couple of builds under my belt, and find myself browsing thru here often and drooling at some really great builds. I thought I would stop lurking and join up. I am currently finishing up my cartel- based red sub 1680 project. I originally started the project to hold me over until I could get my hands on a gen 1680. It is a lot of fun, and learned a lot. I've got a gen 127 x'tal, yuki bezel and insert, TC's crown, and its powered by an old school ETA elabore grade 2824. My next build I would like to go franken. I have a late 60's 1570-non date movt. that needs a home, but can't just decide what I want to build it in!