ETA 2842

[nomad89]

I have an old watch with a 2842 that has died. What movement would be a replacement?

[Katerchen]

For ex. an 2836-2 is an 1:1 swap -

an 2892 eta might also fit the watchcase

but parts are not interchangeable here with 2824.

Cheers

George

[freddy333]

Depending on the watch, you may want to have the 2846 repaired instead of replacing it with a more modern movement. Or, at least, in the case of something vintage, the 'slow beat' 2846 ticks at a speed that is closer to many gens from 25+ years ago. Or, you might want to find another 2846 instead of a modern replacement. Keep in mind, also, that unless you implant a new/freshly serviced movement, you may end up causing yourself more headaches. Mechanical watch movements generally require routine (every 5-7 years) overhauling (disassemble, clean, oil, adjust) & most rep watches come from the factory with used &/or unserviced movements. So your next movement may just be another ticking time-bomb in need of its routine overhaul.

[nomad89]

For ex. an 2836-2 is an 1:1 swap -

an 2892 eta might also fit the watchcase

but parts are not interchangeable here with 2824.

Cheers

George

Thanks, George.

[lhooq]

If you want to go new, but cheaper, you could use a Sea-Gull ST2130.

EDIT: Disregard. I went cross-eyed and thought I read "2824".

[nomad89]

If, according to George, a 2836 is a 1:1 swap with a 2842, then why wouldn't a 2824 also be a direct swap? All the lignes check out. What about stem position?

Edited November 30, 2010 by nomad89

[Katerchen]

See 2842 here:

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?12&ranfft&0&2uswk&ETA_2842&

I would cross-check info you get from that site. For example, in the Remarks section, they list the 2846 as being available from '1997-', when in fact the 2846 has been available since at least the 1970s (I have a DJ rep from the mid-80s that contains a 2846) & was discontinued several years ago.