jpz5142 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I am looking at a top quality 2824-2 from Ofrei to fit in my TW 16610. I think that I have seen a few 16610 with a 2824 fitted inside. I have just a few questions, does the 2824 indeed fit inside a TW? Are the movements on Ofrei recycled? and if so I suppose they would be best to have a service? Any input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I have a TW and I'm wondering the same thing. It should be possible, the 2836 and 2824 have the same ligne size; but the 2824 in slightly thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's what I have seen, think something like 4.2mm vs 3.6mm. Didn't know if it just needed a different mvmt spacer? I am not going to do the mvmt swap myself, but wanted to find out for certain before buying a mvmt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Stem height is different. That is why the TC sub using a 2824 has a higher more "Gen like" position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm curious. BK used gen swiss 2836-2's in the TW, which are excellent mvt's. What's got you wanting to swap mvts ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Mostly was looking for a more accurate movement like a top grade. It's a great watch and nothing wrong with the movement was just wondering if anybody had put a Chrono grade mvmt in their rep, suppose it defeats the "cheaper" pointy of getting a rep in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Mostly was looking for a more accurate movement like a top grade. It's a great watch and nothing wrong with the movement was just wondering if anybody had put a Chrono grade mvmt in their rep, suppose it defeats the "cheaper" pointy of getting a rep in the first place I see your point. Keep in mind that simply because the eta 2836-2 hasn't been put through the extra man-hours of performing a COSC regulation doesn't mean it's not capable of being regulated to be within COSC specs. Fact is most genuine swiss 25j, 28,800 bph eta mvts are capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 i tried putting a 2836 in a case that was for rolex movements the alignment seemed off by almost a millimeter in the crown tube. you could probably screw it down though with some serious tension on the crown stem, which may not be good for the watch. im wondering if i removed the dial spacer (since this is for a no date sub case, wont work on a date model) if it would improve the situation... but if all youre interested is a "top grade" movement , seriously just keep the 2836 or get TCs case and put in a 2892 A2 (which is what omegas use and is almost or equal to a rolex 3135) $400 total (case+movmnt), better case, better workhorse of a movement thats compatible with gen OMEGA parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 2824 will work, but will not have perfect alignment. If you want perfect stem alignment, you will need to use a 2892. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I cannot wait to get mine started. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Mostly was looking for a more accurate movement like a top grade. Then why not get an elabore grade 2836? Why bother switching to a 2824? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 All good thoughts, I saw the 2824 as a "top grade" at Ofrei as they did not have a "top grade" 2836 or else I would go with that. The top grade has the Glucydur balence and the higher grade alloy Anchron hairspring. If the 2836 has a top grade mvmt I'd go for that. I also have just given thought to scrapping the mvmt project and getting an Omega 42mm PO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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