1680 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hello, does anyone know if there is a DJ style case for a 2846 with plexi out there? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Many have built frankens with the 2836 using the gen 16xxx cases (16013, 16014, 16030). If you have acquired the movement yet, check with JMB on his custom 2824 case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Many have built frankens with the 2836 using the gen 16xxx cases (16013, 16014, 16030). If you have acquired the movement yet, check with JMB on his custom 2824 case. I have built Frankens using the gen 16000 case and a 2836-2. The 2846 would be a direct replacement for the 36. Dimensions are the same. The 16000s had plexy crystals and the 2836-2 would be a correct movement for that model. The Rolex 3035 (which came in the later 16000s) movement had a 28.8KBH beat rate. Sorry tomhorn, I meant to quote the OP. Edited August 17, 2012 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Of course you can put a plastic crystal on a new case, however its a lot thicker as you know. If you use an old 16013 or 14 case, you really need to use a 2824-2 for the stem to align properly in the case tube. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you use an old 16013 or 14 case, you really need to use a 2824-2 for the stem to align properly in the case tube. Good luck The only way to fit a 2824-2 in a 16000 case is with a Stilty spacer ring. Like Tomhorn and Preacher62 say, the 2836-2 is best in the 16000 case. It also accepts the datewheel overlay easilier. A 16200 case will take the 2824-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have a 2836 powered 16014 franken (all gen but movement and hands) and it works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thank you all for your help. I'm going to use JMBs case I think, the only problem is that I need a low beat movement so a 2824 will not work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 maybe you could go with the a21j movement, or who's to say you couldn't build a DJ w/ a 2846- if it'll fit in J's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Which A21J? The one that came with my Cartel 1680 is a highbeat and has an annoyingly loud rotor. I want to use a ETA an I thought the higher stem position of the 2824 is the reason why you can't use a 2846? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) What exactly are you trying to build? A gen 16xxx DateJust uses a 3035 movement, which has the same beat rate as a 2824 (28.8 ) If you are using a DateJust case to build an Explorer I (1016) on the other hand, then the lower beat rate movement is a better choice as the 1570 was at 19.8. And for the record, I agree with mymanmatt on using the 2824 in the DateJust. The 2836 does work (and many here have used it), but the stem alignment is slightly off. Edited August 23, 2012 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I want to build a 1016 (and maybe a 1601 later). That's why I need a low beat movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gotohavearolexnow Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm doing one now with a 15520 case , looking for a eta movement and hands for one if anyone knows for one got gen case , face , glass and back so just need movement and hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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