Mike_G Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm in the process of planning a vintage Explorer build. Have read several recommendations for the ETA 2783 movement. I've been doing some searching on eBay and I've found some very inexpensive pieces ( compared to the 2824 ) either in the form of the movement alone or watches equipped with a 2783. For example I found a couple of watches in the $50 range. I've also seen just the movement for around $100. Do these prices sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm in the process of planning a vintage Explorer build. Have read several recommendations for the ETA 2783 movement. I've been doing some searching on eBay and I've found some very inexpensive pieces ( compared to the 2824 ) either in the form of the movement alone or watches equipped with a 2783. For example I found a couple of watches in the $50 range. I've also seen just the movement for around $100. Do these prices sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 dial feet are different to the 2824 / 2836 variant so you will need to clip off the dial feet. Slow beat as well so better for vintage builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelliottz Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yes. Prices seem right. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 When you buy a $50 watch or a $100 movement, plan on having the movement serviced- maybe another $100 and possibly more if you need parts. These are 40 year old movements! http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk&ETA_2783 But hand sizes are the same as the current 2824 and 2836 and size is also 11.5 lignes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 15 hours ago, Mike_G said: I'm in the process of planning a vintage Explorer build. Have read several recommendations for the ETA 2783 movement. I've been doing some searching on eBay and I've found some very inexpensive pieces ( compared to the 2824 ) either in the form of the movement alone or watches equipped with a 2783. For example I found a couple of watches in the $50 range. I've also seen just the movement for around $100. Do these prices sound about right? 2783 is also slightly different with regard to the reversing wheels not having jewels and the movement uses little annoying clips that love to fly across the room in certain places. get a 2846 instead. id only buy a 2783 if a watch i was restoring used that as the original movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 The 2783 also uses a two-piece dial platform/spacer that's a bit pricey if it doesn't come with your movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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