scotch Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hey guys, I got an IWC Portuguese 1939 from Josh, and I really like it. I saw ofrei offers the ETA 6498 movement and I am wondering if I can fit the movement to my 1939. Has anyone done this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I see not reason why it should not fit, the Asian versions of this movement are very close in every dimension to the Swiss, my question is why would you want to make this swap????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotch Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I see not reason why it should not fit, the Asian versions of this movement are very close in every dimension to the Swiss, my question is why would you want to make this swap????? Thanks Just think this might be fun to do and should not be that difficult for a noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 a very easy job generally, My 10 year old daughter has built 2 like this and is thinking of here 3rd now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotch Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 a very easy job generally, My 10 year old daughter has built 2 like this and is thinking of here 3rd now Cool then, sounds like something I should do too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 This was her second project, the first was a hand skeletonised movement in a fleiger case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotch Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That IS awesome! Great work, Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I am planning the next one with her, we are thinking 2892, in a PVD radiomir case, home made movement holder, with a pilot dial and hands and converting the movement to single position crown for authentic feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotch Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I am planning the next one with her, we are thinking 2892, in a PVD radiomir case, home made movement holder, with a pilot dial and hands and converting the movement to single position crown for authentic feel Did you discuss with her what she wants before doing a project? She's definitely learning a lot from this. Make sure to upload some pics after finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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