txrob779 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Howdy fella's This a cool deal. I have/had a 80's replica of a 16013 TT Datejust. I bought it 1989. It was dead so thanks to J (you know who your are man) we decided to swap the.. ETA2849 17j movement To a new rep case with a SS/WG bezel, silver dial and hands and a Oyster Bracelet. The movement has issues with a winding gear thats missing 6 teeth and it is way off on it +/-....gains time but it looks cool and a movent swap is prolly in order. Here are the before and after pics... before after Thanks "J" you're the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 This 'J' sounds like a real helpful fella! Looks great, but I think I favor the gold dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I know that "J" too very good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yes he is....I am very grateful to befriend him....what a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 We need to work on the end-link fit - that's what I get for being in a hurry... The 2846 bugs me as it was obviously extremely dirty, missing screws, ratchet wheel scrwed on caddy-wampus, etc! I cleaned and oiled it and it will now stay running but when regulated in one position it changes 70 or 80 seconds when you flip it over! Something must be worn in there somewhere. M, I was hoping you liked this dial as yours is in the mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 We need to work on the end-link fit - that's what I get for being in a hurry... The 2846 bugs me as it was obviously extremely dirty, missing screws, ratchet wheel scrwed on caddy-wampus, etc! I cleaned and oiled it and it will now stay running but when regulated in one position it changes 70 or 80 seconds when you flip it over! Something must be worn in there somewhere. M, I was hoping you liked this dial as yours is in the mail! Yeah it's gaining like 15 minutes an hour LOL....it's struggling BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah, movement will have to come back out and go back into "the vat" for an extra thorough soak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Shoot Rob, I like your new watch! But it sounds like you need a full service on the 2846. And maybe a new gear... I just got this watch from Silix for maybe $62 Looks a lot like yours, except for the bracelet. I'm afraid to open the caseback for fear I'll screw up the 21j movement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 nice dj alli. i didnt know these dj reps existed. i thought the dj ii's were popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Very cool Rob! I am glad you got her up and runnin! Have no fears....sometimes we hit a snag..but that just makes it better when she's done! also....I think I have heard of this J character...if he's the same one I think he is..your in good hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah, movement will have to come back out and go back into "the vat" for an extra thorough soak... I am game J..just lemme know when you want it back.... You're the man...man Very cool Rob! I am glad you got her up and runnin! Have no fears....sometimes we hit a snag..but that just makes it better when she's done! also....I think I have heard of this J character...if he's the same one I think he is..your in good hands! I didnt get her running J did....very talented watch man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Shoot Rob, I like your new watch! But it sounds like you need a full service on the 2846. And maybe a new gear... I just got this watch from Silix for maybe $62 Looks a lot like yours, except for the bracelet. I'm afraid to open the caseback for fear I'll screw up the 21j movement! Yes it does..I REALLY wanted a polished center link Oyster...J had 2 but the didnt fit the case...bummer but I like that President bracelet for sure.....yeah I wouldn' tinker with the case or movement,,,,,I killed my first Explorer II $60 rep the day I got it....pretty disappointing....just bought another one though..a better one from Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Very cool Rob! I am glad you got her up and runnin! Have no fears....sometimes we hit a snag..but that just makes it better when she's done! also....I think I have heard of this J character...if he's the same one I think he is..your in good hands! I didnt get it running...J did hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You can get a rep Presidential bracelet to fit a gen case with a little massaging. I'm not using this one since I bought a gen Jubilee. PM me if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Nice refresh! J has been a big help to many here on the forum. We're very fortunate to have a man of his talents and generosity gracing our pages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 We need to work on the end-link fit - that's what I get for being in a hurry... The 2846 bugs me as it was obviously extremely dirty, missing screws, ratchet wheel scrwed on caddy-wampus, etc! I cleaned and oiled it and it will now stay running but when regulated in one position it changes 70 or 80 seconds when you flip it over! Something must be worn in there somewhere. M, I was hoping you liked this dial as yours is in the mail! "Caddy-wampus" Justin...Is that an old horologic technical term? BTW..the Explorer is coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbus Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 J is The Man! He was the key to my Franken coming together. Glad to see him continuing helping forum members. A movement transplant ought to be a straightforward upgrade, then you'll be good to go for quite a while. Nice piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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