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It's funny. I was thinking that for heirloom purposes or marking significant events nothing beats a gen. THEN...I'm sitting surfing for pocket watch movements and thinking of embarking on a franken-project and the wife sees the history of the movement I'm thinking of using, and the craft behind the project and is thinking this even with rep parts, would make a truly interesting heirloom type of piece because of the labour involved and the story of the quest for building...so reps, in some forms with projects, can even have as much if not more emotional significance than a gen. I know there are a few other stories like this with franken-tona's and what not... I have emotionally significant gens...and nothing can replace those...but now, there are emotionally significant reps and those too can feel different.

OK...that's really cool. What was your aging process on the case and dial? That is really something. I'm thinking of starting a project like this ...not quite this extreme I don't think...but the techniques are all the same...great stuff.

Hey omgiv...great to see a post like this get self-service answers. I'm thinking you've got a fair bit to share in terms of knowledge. I see you've been on the forum awhile...feel free to post the progress of your project!!

Yeah...I'm trying to find out some info on this movement. This is actually the first post on this that I've seen somebody have problems on it. I'm thinking it might be a movement I remember seeing in one of my catalogues that was modded in the same way as the other ones...stay tuned...I'll keep you posted.

The main issue is if you requested and paid for Swiss...what you get. It's hard to say off the pic you sent. If you get one with the rotor in various positions...you need to see some of the other gears to be able to tell which movement it is. From the view you sent and without the super sharpness of a macro lens, it could be either the ETA or Seagull 2836. Check out Zig's post on the teardown of my Seagull movement I sent him. Great piece either way. The Sea gull movement is not necessarily bad...just could benefit from service sooner rather than later...Zig's post will explain all!! Congrats.

Like MOP said...you don't see these posted too often...nice to see something different.

There is no SBS without...CHILI!!! It's been simmering since morning...yahooo!!!

Hey Zig...this one is a tricky one as it is the Ulysse Nardin with the running seconds at 6, power reserve at 12 and date at 6. I'm trying to find the source for the original asian replacement movement. Of course the decorated rotor would have to be replaced...so I don't think because of the complications, that the 8215 will work. This is why I haven't bought one of these UN's yet.

I'm with you Val...can't take a wristie worth crap...have tried a few times...but no go.

That's hilarious R...neat result too. You have me thinking buddy...hmmmm...

Great write up and pics. I wondered about this watch when I saw the movie...now I know about it!!

Very nice. Is the Navi the one with the newer movement with the "less sunken" datewheel? I would like to hear your thoughts on the Aquaracer!!

Avitt's DLC Solution to the High Friction Powdered Graphite Treatment For DLC pricing, you'll have to contact Avitt directly as you'll likely need some watchmaker services to remove the modification plate before coating and whether or note he does the disassembly or not will likely affect the service fee (plus shipping of course). There was a post somewhere I think by Freddy333 (but I couldn't find it) on him recently getting back a Daytona with the seconds-at-6 movement that had the graphite treatment done a couple years ago or so, and it was still running fine.

It depends on how Franken you go...but $1000+. They use gen movements...but can get gen hands, dial, bezel, crystal, crown, etc...everything but the case...but the case has to be machined down.

...and more importantly...thanks for contributing...and being a part of the community. It's great to have such a diverse group of people all having a great time with watches in all forms.

Very good write-up. I write-ieups like this are as important if not more so than the write-ups from the experts and professionals, as your experience is the one that most people would be entering in from. It's very important and useful to have experts write-up how things should be done, but equally important to document the experience of somebody new to this kind of work, as the issues are quite different, and the things some folks take for granted (e.g. oil choice) are not things to be overlooked if you're new to the process and experience. Great contribution!!

Avitt's DLC treatment and even the graphite treatments seem to work too...so these may be options as well...just a pain to have to coordinate this work. So, nothing ready out of the box.

Great pic!!!

I thought the same thing until I got HackR's 239...and now I wear that thing all the time. Granted, having many of them is not something I completely understand. I guess I understand an overall design aesthetic, but not being a true collector in a particular brand, am not fascinated by all the minutiae of the variations. Then I've been re-reading Zig's threads on Fiddy's with pocket watch movements and this is really intriguing me...as this is something that can be heirloom quality...not necessarily crazy expensive...but interesting with a story, and unique. Like HackR said, it is fun to try things out as they look so different in real life than they do in full blown macro photography colour on a 24" monitor. HBBs I used to loathe because they seemed too much like over-detailed clunky paperweights...but when you see them in person, some of them are quite interesting. Again...1 would be a good addition to a collection...but 10 of them?? They do wear well. I don't really understand the obsession with AP ROO variations. Same watch in 40 different colour combinations? That's not my thing...and given the gen price? hmmm....but as a representative sample in a collection, I can see one of the RB II's... I've never been into the Patek Nautilus' either... I guess I understand and appreciate most aesthetics...but can't get into as much the multiple variations.

That's great...AGAIN!!

That is hilarious!!

Batman needs bling R...

Glad you were able to try it. I was wondering what the result would be...sorry it didn't work out. There was an interesting post today about freezing the running seconds on an A21j movement by Ronin. The title of the post is: "A Reliable Seconds @ 6 Movement? Tinkering with potential Daytona Mvmt"

Dogfish Head Golden Shower Imperial Pilsner (Delaware, USA)

If the gen datewheel fits, you can find hands that fit as well, and the date window on the dial lines up with the datewheel properly...dial feet are the least of your worries. Cut them off and use dial dots if you run into problems. BTW...welcome to the forum...the best watch place around. Hopefully one of the more knowledgeable watchmakers will reply as to the specific other fit issues for this movement.