thw Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I messed up. I went swimming with the crown unscrewed on my DSSD and you can only guess the result. I figure this is a good a time as any to learn how to swap a movement. I'm looking for a 2813-2 or used 2836. Anyone have any suggestions where I can find one? Obviously I'm not looking to spend alot since there is a pretty good chance I may screw this up completely. I would like to give it a try before I just order an entire new watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 There are tons of these available. Do an online search. Thay are often on the bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ETA-2836-2-Watch-Movem...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Go over to RepGeek and check AJoeSmith's section. He had lot's of them that were taken out for replacement with 4813s. I think he was selling them for about $15. He might still have some of the high beat 4813s available also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thw Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I saw that one posted. I was hoping to try and pull off something cheap. Haveing never swapped a movement, remove hands - things like that I figure that there is a good likelihood I will trash the movement in the attempt. are the hands interchangeable between a 2813-2 and a 2836-2 or would I need a new set of hands as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think I would sound out a local watchsmith who would be willing to undertake a movement swap - it may cost some money but hopefully would be less than replacing the whole thing if you screw up! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 And why not have it serviced by a watchsmith? AFAIK... water does not dissolve a movement and a professional cleaning, oiling and regulating should do the trick. If you have never swapped a movement yourself (which implies that you don't have the respective tools) , you are likely to ruin even more than you are trying to repair. Bottom line is: invest the money in a professional service rather than a rep replacement engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Having a $15 movement serviced makes no sense financially. It would cost almost as much as a new watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Having a $15 movement serviced makes no sense financially. It would cost almost as much as a new watch. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thw Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Bingo. Exactly... I am treating this like a learning experience. As far as tools, I actually inherited them all - my grandfather was a dentist and jewelry maker who used to repair his own watches, even his moonphase Patek! I just haven't undertaken this type of work. Willing, yes. Experienced, hell no. The watch was completely waterlogged when I figured out I had screwed up. There is actually noticeable staining on the movement and the hands are frozen solid. I would rather replace the movement but I'd rather learn (and potentially botch it up) on a cheap movement than a $60 - $80 ETA 2836 or even a high beat 4813. I saw AJoes' article on Repgeek. He makes it look easy, then again it's not his first rodeo. I will probably order another DSSD as I was in love with it - my WM sub just feels small on my wrist. I figure that if the repair works, I'll have two, if not, I'll be a bit wiser. Edited July 7, 2009 by thw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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