Patek Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi folks, I have an Invicta Pro Dive with Miyota 8215 movement. The balance hairspring is damaged and I cannot find any place t order the complete balance assembly. I was wondering if anybody has used a DG2813 or DG4813 instead of Miyota 8215? The ligne is the same, the thickness is very slightly different. But I am not sure about the hand size, stem,... Any advice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hands will fit no problem and you gain hacking. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you Ephry73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Just FWI, the 2813 will probably be better in that case. The 8926 uses a plastic movement holder so you'll be alright. I have build a few watches using the 8926c as a foundation, including a big crown homage great little watch for th emoney and true diving capabilities. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you E for your information. I have difficulty finding parts for Miyota 8215. They all want to sell the whole movement. I've just ordered DG1813 and I am going to give it a try this weekend. Regards, Patek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I have done the swap the other way round with out problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 The DG8213 has arrived. Dead! The stem has only 2 positions: setting the time and what is supposed to be setting the date which on turning the crown, makes a grinding noise. I have to talk to the dealer and let him know that the movement is dead. Hope next one will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Where did you get it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Can I name a dealer here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 PM if you want. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirotenshi Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 The DG8213 has arrived. Dead! The stem has only 2 positions: setting the time and what is supposed to be setting the date which on turning the crown, makes a grinding noise. I have to talk to the dealer and let him know that the movement is dead. Hope next one will work. 2 position is correct, date and time. You got it from a dealer? Why not get it from CousinUK or the likes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 i have both from cousins without any problem i used to deal with invicta when they first came to the uk through zeon used to swap movements all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 The reason that I didn't get it from Cousins is that I am in California. I have spoken to the dealer (actually a reputable watch part trader on the net) late Friday afternoon. He shut down their computer system fro the weekend. He is going to call me on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 if you struggle to get one let me know and i can buy it and mail it over to you if you cover the costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 The DG is a little "grindy" when hand winding. Almost sounds like there's sand in the movement. It does have hacking. Date and time positions. in California I have purchased from Ofrei with no issues. Pretty solid movement. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patek Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thank you all for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Greets gents, I'm resurrecting an old thread for a reason...... I've recently had my 6538 to the Spa and Ziggy traded out the dead DG movement for a Miyota. The hands swapped right over. Now I'd like to upgrade to a better gilt hands set, with a nice long thin minutes hand. Who has the best hands? Your opinions please? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Micheal young has the best ones, these are his but are made for a 1030, but if you specify MY can send you hands for that movement, I'm not actually sure if they are dif but he does offer every possible set as far as I know. 65$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 What is the website of michael young? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.classicwatchparts.comHe has more than what's there it's advisable to email him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks for the photos. Is it the angle or does the minutes hand extend past the chapter ring? That's what bugs me about my DG hands... the minutes is too short. I'd like to get it right to the CR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Dead on.. It's the tropic 17 making it look longer maybe or the angle like you said, but it's right at the chapter ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Nice. I hope my black-sheep CR diameter is the same as yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ah ok, i know his website but didn't know his name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I emailed MY and got a one sentence reply, then he went radio silent. Has anyone got any reply from him recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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