blue02ws6 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I found a gen midsize case 68273 for a good price, what movement can go into these and what would I need to build a good watch from it? Real or eta face, which hands, where can I get the movement holder/adapter for a gen case? How hard of a build would this be? Thanks for any help you guys can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Caliber 2135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Caliber 2135 I guess I should have asked which ETA movement can I put in it instead of the gen 2135 movement that is $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 The 2135 is a self-winding (automatic) 3-hand movement with a calendar (date feature), which is 20mm dia, 5.90mm high & runs at 28.8bph. You may need to do a bit of research on ETA's website to find a suitable analog. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have not built up a mid-size Rollie from a gen case but have built a Tudor with a rep 31mm case. The cases I have are for a 2836 and no spacer is required as the movement completely fills the case. I would suspect the same would hold true for a gen case. You just need to get the right stem location to line up with the case tube. I look forward to your finished product! Here's my Tudor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Justin, This is the same case that I have been communicating to you about. I got my eye on it for awhile but contemplating on the fitment of the movement and as well as the date wheel. blue02ws6, If you pull the trigger on the case let s know what you come up with as I would love to build a franken for my wife. Sly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have not built up a mid-size Rollie from a gen case but have built a Tudor with a rep 31mm case. The cases I have are for a 2836 and no spacer is required as the movement completely fills the case. I would suspect the same would hold true for a gen case. You just need to get the right stem location to line up with the case tube. I look forward to your finished product! Nice Tudor, My entire goal is to get a genuine diamond bezel on a midsize watch. I have asked josh and a couple other dealers if a gen bezel would go on the reps they sell but none can confirm it they do or not. I wonder if the "guts" of a rep would fit in a gen case? Looks like the only way I can go about finding out for sure is to just buy the gen case and a rep with the 2836-2 and see for myself, if not then I will have a journey on my hands to find something that will fit in the gen case so I can use a gen bezel on it. I just wish my fiancée didn't want a diamond bezel watch or it would be easy....lol I've just read that the rep diamonds look horrible on the bezels but not terrible on the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I don't much care for diamonds an anything watch related! They only belong on fingers or ear-lobes... Sly, if you can find a suitable dial I've probably got the rest of it covered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I don't much care for diamonds an anything watch related! They only belong on fingers or ear-lobes... Sly, if you can find a suitable dial I've probably got the rest of it covered... Yeah, I don't care for diamonds on watches, but this ones not for me, which kinda sucks because I got on these forums to find MYSELF a good watch or two and have ended up spending most of my time trying to figure out how to make something nice for her.... The case I found is $130 shipped so it isn't a huge expense to try the eta in it but I was really hoping someone on one of these forums had an idea what would work and get me to the end product without me doing all the trial and error. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2671 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 For 68273/4 cases, an ETA 2671 will work perfect with an adapter ring goes around it, it serves as the date wheel table as well where the DW sits on. Go on the Bay and find Universo hands that made for 2671 for midsized Rollie, they come in silver or gold, both solid or lumed. Gen 68000 series dials don't have dial feet, just snap in place as long as you line up date window. Can be reused for gen 2135 when your ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) For 68273/4 cases, an ETA 2671 will work perfect with an adapter ring goes around it, it serves as the date wheel table as well where the DW sits on. Go on the Bay and find Universo hands that made for 2671 for midsized Rollie, they come in silver or gold, both solid or lumed. Gen 68000 series dials don't have dial feet, just snap in place as long as you line up date window. Can be reused for gen 2135 when your ready. Where can I get the adapter ring, and is there any certain type of ring I need? Do I need the gen 2135 movement adapter ring? I read in another thread that that piece is a [censored] to find though. Also, if anyone knows the dang name of that ring/holder for the movement that would be AWESOME, I can't see to find a part number or even actual name for that thing. Edited November 20, 2010 by blue02ws6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2671 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Yes it's a special machined brass ring 3-4 time thicker than the 2135 one. I may be able to source one and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 One can be machined to fit once movement is decided on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yes it's a special machined brass ring 3-4 time thicker than the 2135 one. I may be able to source one and let you know. One can be machined to fit once movement is decided on. That is the only thing I'm trying to find, I haven't ordered everything yet, since I was waiting to know if I could get everything, but I think I will go ahead and get the case, 2671 movement, 5.3mm crown, sapphire, dial and bezel. Will I have to get a gen datewheel to go on top of the 2671 datewheel for it to line up correctly with the gen dial? The dang case is coming from china but they guarantee it's genuine and everything look right to me, here is one of the pics. It will take a while to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2671 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 ETA DW will not line up cos movt is much smaller than the midsize case. 2671 + aftermarket date wheel overlay is good enough to do the job. But those DWs I have seen are of old school styled font with open 6 & 9. (depends on what serial case your getting then it may come out correct) You can of course replace it with a gen 2135 DW by removing the center jewel (on the DW) which is a waste to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue02ws6 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 ETA DW will not line up cos movt is much smaller than the midsize case. 2671 + aftermarket date wheel overlay is good enough to do the job. But those DWs I have seen are of old school styled font with open 6 & 9. (depends on what serial case your getting then it may come out correct) You can of course replace it with a gen 2135 DW by removing the center jewel (on the DW) which is a waste to me. I wonder if it would be worth it to try and use a 2836-2 movement in a rep mid size, I'm sure I might could get an entire movement assembly from one of the vendors with DW for a midsize already on it, and they have the new font style with the closed 6 and 9 and then just try and machine an adapter to fit it in the gen case. I've read that you really need to change out a wheel on the 2671 also for the min hand to clear higher font dials so the 2836 might be perfect sense that's what the rep guys use in the midsize now. Will the movement adapter set the correct winding stick height as well as secure the movement in the case? Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it greatly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwged Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I wonder if it would be worth it to try and use a 2836-2 movement in a rep mid size, I'm sure I might could get an entire movement assembly from one of the vendors with DW for a midsize already on it, and they have the new font style with the closed 6 and 9 and then just try and machine an adapter to fit it in the gen case. I've read that you really need to change out a wheel on the 2671 also for the min hand to clear higher font dials so the 2836 might be perfect sense that's what the rep guys use in the midsize now. Will the movement adapter set the correct winding stick height as well as secure the movement in the case? Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it greatly! How Did this turn out? Im in the same process and need some pointers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 How Did this turn out? Im in the same process and need some pointers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Unfortunately, this is a very old post (2010). I'm not sure the member is active here anymore, as he hasn't posted anything in years. But if he is still around, maybe he will check in and answer your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have done 2 Rolex no-date mid-size and have sworn never to do another, total PITA. The Tudor is a straightforward build with no "surprises" unlike the Rollie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 If you're looking for gen hands for an eta 2671, the gen 2035 hands will fit. The 2135 will not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwged Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 If you're looking for gen hands for an eta 2671, the gen 2035 hands will fit. The 2135 will not I ended up with a ETA 2004 which fit the case perfect, but I need input on what hands and datewheel Will work, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I have no idea on the hands. I have the dwo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2671 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 On 2016/4/13 at 9:20 PM, mymanmatt said: I have no idea on the hands. I have the dwo. The DWO you have is opened 6 & 9 or closed as per newer version/bold font? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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