Watchmeister Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 I was going through the parts box and came upon a bunch of parts I had forgotten about. I was curious on people's opinions on the following. If You had a gen bezel, crystal, hands and Honpo movement would you use up a Jimmy or gen case set to make a 29 with a Honpo dial? The gen bezel crystal combo requires a Jimmy or gen case set which is why I ask.
dluddy Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 I'd go Jimmy before Gen for the case.... Pure economics
Watchmeister Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Posted February 16, 2011 Actually I asked the wrong question. Would you bother burning up either for a Honpo dial?
dluddy Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Actually I asked the wrong question. Would you bother burning up either for a Honpo dial? I would. The HOPNO 029 Dial is very, very close - for economics again, I wouldn't sweat having to have a Gen dial
flex Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 I have a spare 28a dial from Honpo if anyone needs..
w0lf Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 29 or 28? I have a The Zigmeister-♥ honpo 29b and the dial is great aside from the low-bar A's
ubiquitous Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Ahhh... The 29... I still regret having ever let my 2893 EL go. And for $300, no less. It's been several years since... But I could kick myself for making that bone head error
Watchmeister Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 I have held off hoping to pick up a gen dial but now I am inclined to move ahead without it. I always have a fear about using a Jimmy or a gen case set but I guess I will go for it. While we are at it - any thoughts on using one of the new cases 111j or 005? Assuming I can do the case work to fit the gen bezel would either be as good?
w0lf Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 out of the two - 111j for sure. The 005 has rehaut and movement rest milled into one piece with the bezel and then friction fitted into the bottom of the case.
Yangui Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Excuse my ignorance, but can a manual case be compatible with auto movement?
Watchmeister Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 2893/2 can be. It is a much thinner movement than the standard 7750 or 7753. It probably requires some inner case adjustment though.
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