TC 16610 build frustration update

[Justasgood]

O.k., so I got the gen crystal installed, the gen insert installed but I have about had it with the dw overlay. I have centered it on the old wheel and lined up and centered the number in the window.......but not all dates center and it seems the dates are off a half click.

Anybody have a dw with overlay they want to sell? I'll make it worth your effort:-)

[janeto72]

play around with a bit....you will get it to line up.....use a very, very slow setting glue.....a slow set gel type model making glue is good.Use a 5x loupe to get a good look.and click through the numbers.You may have to push the date overlay out or up and down a little.Another thing you will have to do is push the dial up/down in or out a bit as well......once you have everything aligned you can tighten down the clasps on the dial feet...not oo tight though.....may stillneed a little more adjusting..Check the alignment again by cycling through the numbers.....take your time...you can also make micro adjustments by pushing the edge of the dial, as it is attached to the movement, against a straight edge .......once you got it tighen the dial feet clasps and recheck......to make sure your good...

[Justasgood]

Yeah, spent 2 hours doing just that and I have given up....no dates RULE.

[japanic]

You can try emailing one of the TDs about buying a datewheel complete with overlay.

[Justasgood]

You can try emailing one of the TDs about buying a datewheel complete with overlay.

Point me in the right direction.

Pictures of my piece of [censored]:

[lowprofile]

yup thats a tell

[Martyd3]

I hate aligning date overlays. Even when you get it right, it's not right. It finally drove me to buy a gen 16610

[Justasgood]

I hate aligning date overlays. Even when you get it right, it's not right. It finally drove me to buy a gen 16610

Yeah well, I have had many gens and thought I would jump on the TC wagon. I used the alignment marks, I used a slow set epoxy, I set reset, tore apart, reset, cycled through.....I hate this effing watch. I can't wait to get my MBW......

[Ephry73]

Make sure to use a dial spacer as well. Sometimes the overlay drags on the dial causing it to not fully turn

[its_urabus]

dont give up man! I wish I had the sack to attempt this. I thought the TC date overlay had marks to help line it up? I got a date wheel overlay for a project from BK, its pretty damn nice, you should give him a shout.

good luck!

[Justasgood]

Make sure to use a dial spacer as well. Sometimes the overlay drags on the dial causing it to not fully turn

I sanded down the eta dw and have a spacer. It only aligns for 80% and then goes into half cycle. All with the dial off. It will be on the sales corner soon.

Anyway, build specs:

Genuine ETA 2824 Bucherer Chronometer movement serviced and regulated to +3 secs/day

Gen Crystal New

Gen Insert New

Gen Crown and tube New

TC case, dial, hands, spacer, [censored] Overlay, bracelet and bezel assembly.

Have a great weekend all.....and Rejoice!

[japanic]

Try emailing Josh or Angus. I have gone to the for various case parts and they have always been obliging.

For rollie datewheels you may have to buy a few to make it worth their while.

What its_urabus said probably is your best option if your CONUS.

[Ephry73]

Sorry to hear about that man. If you really want to sell let me know. E

[its_urabus]

Maybe it's the eta datewheel with the issue not the overlay? I know vac had to source a new datewheel for my build as the one I sent him bound and didn't switch right. New datewheel and problem solved!

[Justasgood]

Maybe it's the eta datewheel with the issue not the overlay? I know vac had to source a new datewheel for my build as the one I sent him bound and didn't switch right. New datewheel and problem solved!

Datewheel was fin in my ceramic sterile sub from whence it came.....

Anyone got a spare overlay? I can get another 2824 dw. Thanks.

[redwatch]

I may have a date wheel from a noob sub for a 2824. It's your if you want it. It already has the date wheel overlay on it.

Other option would be a gen 3055 date wheel. Same ETA progression. That's what I am using for my 168000

[janeto72]

i would not use a spacer under the dwo for the tc case.there is enough room between the dial,copper spacer ring and the movement.............the dwo spacer might be cuasing the dw to bind.....

[jmb]

You need to put a 2836 DW on the 2824 then attach the overlay...

[Justasgood]

You need to put a 2836 DW on the 2824 then attach the overlay...

Interesting. Why so?

I doubt the eta dw is bad as it worked just fine yesterday. I swear, I used every trick I can think of. Perhaps the printing was off on this overlay. I centered it 31 times and fitted it perfectly on the eta dw and about 5-7 days don't line up.

[Justasgood]

I may have a date wheel from a noob sub for a 2824. It's your if you want it. It already has the date wheel overlay on it.

Other option would be a gen 3055 date wheel. Same ETA progression. That's what I am using for my 168000

Hmmmm, ohw do you manage that?

[cib0rgman]

You should get an overlay from tc, they have marker that makes easier to install.

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

[Justasgood]

You should get an overlay from tc, they have marker that makes easier to install.

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

This is from TC

[Watchmeister]

Okay, I am the dumb one here I think. If some days line up and others don't doesn't that mean it is misprinted? And I thought our original Ubi vintage overlays were difficult.

[Justasgood]

Okay, I am the dumb one here I think. If some days line up and others don't doesn't that mean it is misprinted? And I thought our original Ubi vintage overlays were difficult.

That's what I thought. I have never had an issue lining up a dw overlay. I have a pretty good track record and what I thought were bullet proof techniques.Guess I am too old for the new stuff......

[Justasgood]

I guess I will either sell it.......or find a Gen 3135 and dial for it :-)