Hok Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hello, this is my first Franken-Project, and I already more than regret it. Part of it is my own spectacular stupidity (bought parts for a mid-size SMP), part is just plain bad luck. I got a black SMP from watch-polo, which due to a legitimate mix-up already gave me some trouble. I let a trusted modder install a gen eta 2824, which now has reserve probs and needs to go to the doctor. This is cousins-uk fault, the movement already missed a date-wheel from the beginning. got a very nice AR tough and some water-proofing. but, the worst thing, the gen dial I bought doesn't fit the case. case inner-size is 31mm diameter, gen dial 32,6mm, rep dial seems to be 31mm too. so I still got the rep dial in it, but gen hands (different shade of green than the dial, of course) and a failing movement. and an innocent asian ETA in my desk. my question: Has anyone heard of or seen cases that wouldn't take a gen dial? I always thought the parts were interchangeable. I'd already be more than happy if I could fit the gen dial. cheers and thanks for the support, Hok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Sorry to hear of your problems. Yes, watch modding can be frustrating, it is a steep learning curve.. For me it has been on and off the last years.. Regarding rep watches taking gen dials, unfortunately it is not common that a gen dial can fit straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) could it be that I bought the wrong gen dial? I did a search on the net and couldn't find the size for it. Maybe one of the members could measure on of theirs? thanks chrgod for your commiseration . when this watch is as I want it (I hope I'll get there) I'll be happy, regardless of the money sunk. EDIT: I think I'm gonna cry. Gen SMP dial size seems to be 30.5mm according to some ebay sales. I ordered cousins Item x22935 / 064pp3111033 which has 32,5mm. should fit case 168.1640. Am I being stupid again? Could someone tell me what size the gen dial is? Edited April 8, 2012 by Hok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I had no issues ever modding my SMP cases with gen dials. Had a few frankens - 2254, 2255, 2531 to name a few. im on the process now of modding a new SMP with a rep case. Usually, gen SMP Dials are about 30.5mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) thanks a lot triplehd. I must have ordered a wrong dial from cousins. at least I know how to fix the project. it seems like the cousins part finder gave me the wrong part for my case. gonna contact them... Edited April 9, 2012 by Hok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Good luck with the project. Post pics when completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yeah, post a pic first Careful with Cousins, they often ship wrong parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Yeah, post a pic first Careful with Cousins, they often ship wrong parts Here a quick and dirty pic: http://imageshack.us.../dsc04156k.jpg/ From left to right gen dial, cousins Item x22935 / omega 064pp3111033 32,6mm rep dial 1 (replaced after mix-up) with asian eta underneath. ca 31mm rep case, AR, waterproof, rep dial 2 (ca 31mm, too green, nice lume) and gen hands. I used cousins part finder to order the dial, which gave me 3 options for the case omega 168.1640: 064pp3111033 (the one I got) 064pp33011033 (the one that should fit) 064pp33011034 (blue dial, should fit) However I fear they won't reimburse me. I think I got the one I ordered, it has p3111 stamped on the back, and cousins will not care if their part finder made an error. Edited April 9, 2012 by Hok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 The gen dial looks correct for the 41mm SMP I have also a gen dial but I don't remember exactly the diameter, but I'm 100% sure it was a straight fit in two reps of mine. Maybe someone with a gen SMP dial can confirm the outer diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 is there someone who has a gen dial or who could tell me what measurements are correct? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'll try and remember tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) My little Franken project has been sitting in the drawer now for 4 years. Is there anyone who could give me the correct part number and/or cousins-uk item number for a replacement dial for the 41mm SMP 2254? I frankly don't trust myself anymore edit: arghl it seems omega restricted these parts. I think I am gonna cry. Edited April 19, 2016 by Hok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Look for a gen dial on eBay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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