sishac Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi all, I'm looking for a slow beat eta movement for a MBW 5513....I've got a 2872 from a swatch irony that seems to be a slow beat movement, but I haven't taken it out of the swatch case to try and fit it in the MBW case yet. My question is this....everyone says that the best movement to get is a 2846, but are there any other eta calibre's that would also fit the bill? Also, as Ebay seems to be a great place to find these movements, can anyone suggest watch brands that might carry this movement? I know that they came in 17 and 21 jewel versions...any suggestions? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have a 2873 that I use in a 1665 and the movement is very good. Beat rate is correct I believe and all parts interchange (dials hands, etc) I bought mine on the Bay, but had to take the whole thing apart and clean/oil as it was not as described. it did "run" when I got it though. Be leery of descriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 your swatch movement is most likely missing drilled holes for a dial, and most importantly drilled holes for the case clamps to screw it down, swatch cases are built to hold the movement without the need for screws. only part worth taking off this movement is the setting bridge since it has two positions, wind and time and youre building 5513 this is perfect. keep the movement for its spare parts, some swatch movements have plastic parts instead of metal as well so be aware of that, the metal in some of the parts is also much cheaper and brassy gold colored where on the 2846 it is nickle or something similar. 2783/2 does not have 100% compatible parts with the 2846 or 2836, the keyless works is all different as is the date mech. the keyless works has a spring that loves to go flying once you open it up. i suggest sticking with a 2846 its more familiar and parts are still readily available. there was one that sold last week for $65 inside a NOS Mondaine watch on the bay, if i didnt already have one thats the one i would have bid on. if you can get a 2783 in COSC grade for a good price its worth the hassle RADO DIASTAR 1 2797 get the 21jewel version as the reversing wheels tend to stick less than on the 17j variety (which doesnt have jewels on the reversing wheels) some brands: Mondaine Enicar (cal 2158) Tissot Rado lukom West end watch co (where i sourced mine) titoni sowan (sowar) watch octo you ll find what youre looking for if you search through these brands on the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 This thread might help. http://www.rwg.cc/topic/143076-is-there-anything-special-about-the-eta-2846/page__hl__%2Beta+%2B2846__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thank you very much guys, that was exactly what I was looking for!! --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?jdhw51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have a 2873 movement right in front of me and the only thing different from the 2824 is the stem, and the dw change setup. Other than that I have transfered the auto-winding, hour/minute pinions, etc. the Keyless is nearly identical. Now, this is the 2873, not the 2783 E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt941 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 You can get a brand new 2846 movement for about $90, so that's the route I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 You can get a brand new 2846 movement for about $90, so that's the route I would go. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 You can get a brand new 2846 movement for about $90, so that's the route I would go. If you use Smith, keep an eye on your credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Where can I but a new 2846? And who is Smith? --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?d03350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 http://www.smithsupplyhouse.com/memo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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