concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have just seen my new franken Rolex GMTIIC 116710LN - Gen dial, gen glass and gen Corum 2893 movement transplanted :-D Pics will soon be up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Exciting!! Is this using the watch you bought from me Niklas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Exciting!! Is this using the watch you bought from me Niklas? Yepp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Tease.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 pics! pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I was not sure what movement was in that, did you have any stem alignment problems? I was impressed with the watch in general but your mods will be awesome! as they really the only flaws on this updated model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I was not sure what movement was in that, did you have any stem alignment problems? I was impressed with the watch in general but your mods will be awesome! as they really the only flaws on this updated model. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 OK! (better and macro shots will be up as soon as the baby comes home) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Wow...that's about as good as they will get...I want a 2893 engined IIc too!!! With the gen parts? Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Awesome C.. but SOP for you.. Can't wait to see the more pics.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Top notch, N! Looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Very nice indeed :victory: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Experts (i am NO RLX expert) Is the DW OK? Font? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 DW looks fine, with small serifs on the ends of the 3. I'd also be interested to hear how the 2893 stem lined up, but the watch definitely looks very cool. Certainly a top notch franken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I believe the GMTIIC's DW has non-serifed fonts. Does the Corum 2893 provide the correct handstack order or functions, or is your purpose in using it mainly to improve reliability over the stock 'ETA' unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Wow...that's about as good as they will get... 'Nuff said! Congratualtions 'Concepta' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I think 2893 in not correct handstack . Wile it's one real GMT and GEN Eta movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sweet... Not thread stealing....best source for Gen insert and crown/stem? I got a ultimate v3 41mm SSD...would really like gen insert/crown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 That is a great idea. I have liked the 2893's from back in 2006 when the PAM 063 amd 029 were available for a short time with genuine ETA 2893 movements. It's a real workhorse sturdy movement and is a true built from the ground up GMT. As for the hand stack, I believe it is the same stack as the incorrect hand stack movements, as the GMT hand is settable. That is going to be one sweet watch.I am hoping that when WM9 builds the GMT, it will have the 2893 as an option. Problem is from what I have read, Swatch controls that movement closely, and its a lot more expensive than the 2824 or 2836. Pictures Please Cheers Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Stem alignment would not be an issue at all. Seeing as the 2893 is based on the 2892, it is a thinner movement. Even with the 24h function, alignment would be no problem. I'm not near my computer, but if I remember correctly, the stem position is similar to a 2824-2. I'm really curious as to how you managed to get the hands installed to clear the dial markers? I've researched a project like this before and the 24h wheel is too short, at least one from ETA, as well as the hour wheel. I'm impressed if you found a way to make it happen! I gave up a while ago. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mec0t0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 As good as it gets with gen glass and dial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Not taking ANY kind of credit here! Domenico did all the work and from what i have been told it was a real tough job! I will get the watch very soon so i can shoot some better pics then. Thanks for all heads-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I believe the GMTIIC's DW has non-serifed fonts. Does the Corum 2893 provide the correct handstack order or functions, or is your purpose in using it mainly to improve reliability over the stock 'ETA' unit? No any good source for more correct DWs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Dear Concepta: Compare with my Gen, seems the date font is way too big...Also; in my knowledge ETA2893 is not the same hand stack as Gen Rolex 3186 movement. the correct hand stack order should be Hour hand--->GMT hand--->Minute Hand--->second hand (from bottom to top). However; ETA2893 hand stack are GMT--->Hour--->Minute--->Second. About the Gen cermaic insert; I still remember a member got a full set bezel before. But according to him; the size on rep are totally different. That's why he give-up & sold them on RWG....Anyway; please let us know your result! P.S : Any update status for my 371401 franken project? Also; I'm worry about the Chinese New year coming soon & will delay the shipment..... Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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