mrboombasteke Posted April 30, 2011 Report Posted April 30, 2011 So I had initially planned to send this off to get "professionally" installed, but after playing around with A7750s a bit, I figured I'd grow some balls and give this a shot...after all, it was merely a transplant. So here's what I started with: DW 7032 case-setVintage Watch with Valjoux 7734 for transplantYUKI hands (en route) DONOR WATCH Caseback opened Movement removed Donor dial and hands removed Now ready for 7032 caseset...TO BE CONTINUED Not sure if I'll get a gen crystal yet, but here's my problem...I've got the new dial on the movement, but the stem from the transplant appears to be too fat for the DW crown. What stem do I need and where can I get it? I'll update this thread with pics of my progress, so other noobs like me can learn from my mistakes.
krpster Posted April 30, 2011 Report Posted April 30, 2011 You need a 7734 stem tap 10 (0.9mm). Ofrei has them for about $7. What I need is the case clamps and screws. My donor was held in via a magnetic cover and the case back Not sure what size the screw is. Gonna try Ofrei for these too. Stem I already confirmed with them.
mrboombasteke Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Posted April 30, 2011 Ok, my donor was held the same way--no case clamps or screws, so I'm gonna need those too. Looks like this might the same stem: http://cgi.ebay.com/Valjoux-7732-7733-7734-7736-winding-stems-new-tap-0-90-/270721362126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3f084028ce
krpster Posted May 1, 2011 Report Posted May 1, 2011 Haha! I have the exact same donor. Only difference is mine has red date wheel text. Working on that
drbatz Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 you need some regular eta case clamps, I've took it from an asian 6497, but I had to bend it pretty much to get the movement fixed! I don't know about the screw size though, took a few from some old movements, and tried them out stem will fit 100%, bought the same from the bay...twice cutting them stem for a screw down spring loaded crown is harder than I thought good luck
krpster Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 I tried some case clamp screws from a 2824 and they were too small. Didn't have anything else on hand to try. If anyone out there with a 7032 can check the screw size it would be much appreciated.
mrboombasteke Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Posted May 2, 2011 0.9mm 7734 stem taps ordered. So now on to the case clamps...surely, krpster and I aren't the only ones to install a Valjoux 7734 on a DW 7032.
Justasgood Posted May 2, 2011 Report Posted May 2, 2011 0.9mm 7734 stem taps ordered. So now on to the case clamps...surely, krpster and I aren't the only ones to install a Valjoux 7734 on a DW 7032. I ordered the clamps and screws from Jules Borel. I ordered 2 in every size. You are going to have to stack 2 because the gap will be too big.
mrboombasteke Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Posted May 11, 2011 I ordered the clamps and screws from Jules Borel. I ordered 2 in every size. You are going to have to stack 2 because the gap will be too big. So even the 0.50mm clamps won't be big enough? Do you recall what two sizes you used? I'm a baller on a budget.
Justasgood Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 So even the 0.50mm clamps won't be big enough? Do you recall what two sizes you used? I'm a baller on a budget. Send me an email at kurts@payrollrx.com with your address. I may have something you can use.
mrboombasteke Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 It is complete...well, minus the bracelet. A fully services valjoux 7734 movement with a 45m counter, yuki hands (min hand filed down), dw subdials with the black centers removed and polished (closer resemblance to gen) lumed by none other than the Zigmeister! It even has gen springbars as the rep ones are very poor quality. It's on it's way home, but I thought I'd share a pic. Pics Compliments of The Zigmeister
krpster Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Nice! Did you ever find out what screw and clamp size to use? My 7032 is still on the back burner.
HauteHippie Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 The Zigmeister does it again!!! Very nice! Congrats!
lhooq Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Well done, mrboom, and welcome to the club! ...but you really want to top that off with a gen C128.
mrboombasteke Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 Nice! Did you ever find out what screw and clamp size to use? My 7032 is still on the back burner. No...I left that to The Zigmeister to figure out after the servicing. I really need to learn how to service a movement! Well done, mrboom, and welcome to the club! ...but you really want to top that off with a gen C128. Yes, I know I know! I have gen 25-128 en route. I don't particularly want to shave the bezel, and I know it won't fit othersiwe so I'm kinda torn. Is shaving the crystal even an option or is that sacrilegious?
Justasgood Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 No...I left that to The Zigmeister to figure out after the servicing. I really need to learn how to service a movement! Yes, I know I know! I have gen 25-128 en route. I don't particularly want to shave the bezel, and I know it won't fit othersiwe so I'm kinda torn. Is shaving the crystal even an option or is that sacrilegious? DO NOT shave the crystal.
lhooq Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 DO NOT shave the crystal. What he said. (LHOOQ looks wistfully at two ruined Tropic 21s in his parts drawer.)
champaero Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 Where can I get the case clamps and stem? I contacted ofrei, and the stem is discontinued. Borel wont sell case clamps to anyone who is not a jeweler. Anyone know where to get these parts, especially the stem.
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