dvn Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 And how much would is reasonable to pay for a gen 3135 movement? I need to know really fast. Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 It is my understanding that it would. Hopefully a tc sub expert will come along soon and answer definitively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 3135 movement in serviced condition you should expect to pay between $1700-$2000. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 yes it fits .....$1,7000.00 is reasonable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 And it would fit into the current TC case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Is the dial, hands and crown usable? Edited October 22, 2013 by dvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) What do you think of this Movement (just service I was told)? Edited October 22, 2013 by dvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 fits TC case....some play in case...best bet is Sean's case or ST case....however tighten down the case screws hold down screws and there is no play...opening of TC case is a little bigger than gen case.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Is that a whole deal for $1700? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I wouldn't go with the TC case Sean is the best option for 16610 Franken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think i am going to pass on it due to the condition of the dial and hands. Thank you for your inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 "I think I am going to pass on it due to the condition of the dial and hands. Thank you for your inputs."Passing on the project is a good decision imho for whatever reason.I have put a few 'Frankensteins' together using genuine 1530 base movements and the truth is I have really been disappointed in them. I had a few spare movements and bought a few more to make F-steins but have totally changed my mind.Why?In the past four or five years that I have worn the F-steins, I have had a rash of mechanical problems...broken balance staffs, anodized red reverser teeth chipping, winding rotor axles coming loose in the weight, broken top rotor axle jewels etc. It's been like a flash-back to when I wore genuine rolex watches in years past. It's like the guys who say "They don't make cars like they used to". Thank goodness for that!When I drove '55, '56, '57, etc Chevrolets in the mid to late 1960s I spent as much time under them as in them.The truth is that these movements are not very rugged compared to modern (Eta) automatics and just plain fragile compared to quartz movements. The 3035 is not much better in my experience because they have a lot of top winding rotor jewel trouble, hairsprings coming loose on the balance collet, tangled hairsprings, reverser trouble, broken balance staffs etc.I wore a few watches with 3035 back when they were popular but usually sold them as soon as possible (still have two 3035 watches left though). I doubt the 3135 is a whole lot better (one left). I have owned quite a few 3135 watches but never wore one very much.There is a reason why RWC has the biggest repair network in the world.I have had a LOT of experience with 1530 base movements going back to the early 1970s. Broken and worn out parts was not a problem for most of that time but when RWC got psycho serious about cutting off parts, their watches ceased to be worth much to me.I will admit I am rough on watches (because I can fix them...Ha!) but no more than everyone was 35 or 40 years ago when mechanical watches were common and there was a repair shop on every corner.If I was going to make a super nice 16610, the movement question would be Swiss Eta or Asian etaclone and TC would get my vote for the rest.I have had very good luck with genuine Eta 2824/36 etc and if one blows up, parts are plentiful...and cheap!The best thing about a replica rolex is that it does not have a $rolex$ movement... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 "I think I am going to pass on it due to the condition of the dial and hands. Thank you for your inputs." Passing on the project is a good decision imho for whatever reason. I have put a few 'Frankensteins' together using genuine 1530 base movements and the truth is I have really been disappointed in them. I had a few spare movements and bought a few more to make F-steins but have totally changed my mind. Why? In the past four or five years that I have worn the F-steins, I have had a rash of mechanical problems...broken balance staffs, anodized red reverser teeth chipping, winding rotor axles coming loose in the weight, broken top rotor axle jewels etc. It's been like a flash-back to when I wore genuine rolex watches in years past. It's like the guys who say "They don't make cars like they used to". Thank goodness for that! When I drove '55, '56, '57, etc Chevrolets in the mid to late 1960s I spent as much time under them as in them. The truth is that these movements are not very rugged compared to modern (Eta) automatics and just plain fragile compared to quartz movements. The 3035 is not much better in my experience because they have a lot of top winding rotor jewel trouble, hairsprings coming loose on the balance collet, tangled hairsprings, reverser trouble, broken balance staffs etc. I wore a few watches with 3035 back when they were popular but usually sold them as soon as possible (still have two 3035 watches left though). I doubt the 3135 is a whole lot better (one left). I have owned quite a few 3135 watches but never wore one very much. There is a reason why RWC has the biggest repair network in the world. I have had a LOT of experience with 1530 base movements going back to the early 1970s. Broken and worn out parts was not a problem for most of that time but when RWC got psycho serious about cutting off parts, their watches ceased to be worth much to me. I will admit I am rough on watches (because I can fix them...Ha!) but no more than everyone was 35 or 40 years ago when mechanical watches were common and there was a repair shop on every corner. If I was going to make a super nice 16610, the movement question would be Swiss Eta or Asian etaclone and TC would get my vote for the rest. I have had very good luck with genuine Eta 2824/36 etc and if one blows up, parts are plentiful...and cheap! The best thing about a replica rolex is that it does not have a $rolex$ movement... Thanks for the wonderful comment. I have already cancelled my the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 nice post Automatico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yeah... It fits. Have a gen Maxi dial/hands and 3135 fitted in my beater... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yeah... It fits. Have a gen Maxi dial/hands and 3135 fitted in my beater... I can't help but chuckle when Ubi says his beater..... Thats a very nice beater. But I guess that since it's not a PP in Ubi's world it is a beater.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I can't help but chuckle when Ubi says his beater..... Thats a very nice beater. But I guess that since it's not a PP in Ubi's world it is a beater.... Looks like a beater to me... Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Well... I use the term 'beater' maybe more in the sense in that it's suitable for just about anything the day has to throw at me And less so in that I put the watch through abuse The vintage PP are nice... But being pieces from the 40's/50's, they're not water resistant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrononna Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 3135 movement in serviced condition you should expect to pay between $1700-$2000. Just my opinion. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketbob951 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Or find old datejust... Plenty of them on the bay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 That is some beater you got there R. Every thing came from you is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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