daveb33 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Hey People, I am currently waiting on my Datejust Franken project to arrive so I can get started on putting it together. By the looks of the tracking, I should be recieving my case this coming wednesday Here is the link of what I have purchased... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271549956346?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Oyster-Perpetual-Dial-/251584645055?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ydLUAOPnXrafdOOmdLt%252FGc0L74k%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-16200-Dial-And-Hands-for-Repair-repaint-/221494210735?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ydLUAOPnXrafdOOmdLt%252FGc0L74k%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc I took 2 of the stick markers from the old dial and fitted them to the white one and it looks brand new - the ebay pics make it appear marked but there is not a single scratch on the whole dial - it is spotless. I have a steel engine turned bezed and gen 6mm crown for this from another project. So, I have the 16234 case with serial (date is for 1990s I believe) , a white gold fluted bezel, 16200 case back, Sapphire Crystal and gen dial, gen 6mm tube and crown - now I need some more parts! What I am thinking of getting is this from silix http://silix-prime.co/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115_158_218&products_id=2154 to obtain the eta clone with the datewheel attached. Does this seem like a good idea? I will also be buying a #2 moventment ring in brass to add to the weight and some aftermarket tudor eta hands (they should fit onto an asian eta clone?) Or, Would it be better me (being in the uk) the just order an eta 2824 or 2836-2 from cousins uk? both around £145 each and finding a white datewheel overlay seperately? Any input is very welcome, thank you for taking the time to read this, I am new to the site and look forward to sharing my project Cheers all, Dave Edited July 27, 2014 by daveb33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Be sure and use only a 2824-2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 That 16234 case looks great! Good to hear you managed to safe the dial. You can contact Mymannmatt for Datewheel overlays and other DJ specific topics. Goodluck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Cheers for that chaps. Mymanmatt, why just a 2824-2 not a 2836? Is that right, that you could supply me with a decent date overlay? In white? I'd be interested in buying one, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 The stem position in the case tube will be to low with a 2836-2.. You can make it work, but it will die in the near future. The first and most important thing in any build, is the stem MUST be centered in the case tube with the dial mounted and movement secured. That will insure years of trouble free operation. Trust me on this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mate, I see you have really good standing in these forums and I take your advice with greatful thanks. I appreciate it. Do you have a white overlay that I could purchase? Any places you could reccomend to me in the uk to purchase said movement? Thanks again Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good Morning Guys and Girls. Could anyone please share their thoughts about this movement with me in the link provided? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Automatic-GP-Movement-Compatible-With-ETA-2824-2-/261498827369?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce28b7269 Would this be a good option for my project? All input appreciated, thank you, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 It should fit, but since you are using a dial with stick markers, you will need the H4 canon pinion setup, which it doesn't look like it has. If using a clone movement is OK with you, I would buy one of TC's movements that already has the H4 conversion done and call it a day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 good advice from tomhorn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks Tomhorn, Ill contact TC... Thank you Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Sorry guys, how do i get positive feedback to be able to make a purchase with TC? I need to build my feedback up to 100% How do I go about this? Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ok. So getting the parts together for this project has taken me considerable longer than I first thought. I am nearly there. So far I have Gen 16234 Complete case with sapphire crystal and white gold fluted bezel Gen 6mm crown with smaller 5.3mm inside, aftermarket with gen tube Genuine clasp Aftermarket jubilee Gen 555 end links Silver eta hands (tudor) Datewheel overlay from a previous rep dj Raffles time number 2 brass ring/spacer ets case clamps Brand new, gen eta 2824-2 oem datejust 1.8mm spring bars Upon searching and advice already given to me, I am told that I will need to swap out the h2 set up to the h4 to allow clearance over the stick markers. I have found a local watch maker who is willing to do the work for 50 pounds ($80) My question is, Is this change 100% neccesary or can I complete the project with the h2 set up by puuting a little bend in the hands? Has anyone got any experience in doing so? In all honesty, its not the money that i am looking to save, I have a wedding coming up this weekend and really wanted to have the watch ready by then - Ive waited long enough that im sure another week wont kill me, but you all know how crazy waiting for these projects to come together can be! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 You can bend the hands, but why not do it right to begin with? No one is going to remember what watch you wore to the wedding. On the other hand, you'll be looking at it on your wrist for a long time and knowing it's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb33 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yeah. I know I know that. Think I just needed to hear someone else say. If its worth doing, its worth doing right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikewatchestoo Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Any updates on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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