1675-3 Build Question about Hand Stack

[eshow3907]

Good Morning RWG, with the sister fora down and out I thought I would ask for some feedback here.

 

I have been accumulating parts for a Franken 1675-3 build (see attached). I picked up the reworked ETA case from JohnnyDepp about a month back as I am not fixated on the case depth and want to build this beast off an ETA 2893-2 Chronometer Grade movement (I know it’s not the correct BPS or hand stack, but it’s a much better quality movement that most alternatives)

 

My question is, can I fit a vintage gen 1675-3 hand set to my eta 2893-2 movement? If not, is there a high quality alternative that will work?

 

Feedback appreciated.

 

Parts so far:

Gen Tropical Nipple Dial

Gen Crown

Gen Gold Bezel

Gen B/G Insert

Clark’s Plexi

Reworked ETA Case with Gen Spec Drilled Lugs

Chronometer Grade ETA 2893-2

 

Up for discussion:

Gen Vintage Hand Set (available if functional)

ETA Replacement Hands

 

 

 

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[QueTip]

You might as well use a good case for it. I personally am not a fan of plated cases, as no matter what happens, the gold plate will always fade. Sooner or later.

This is my old lady. Solid gold case and gen everything else.

[eshow3907]

Any feedback on the hand stack?


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[QueTip]

Any feedback on the hand stack?

On the gen 3135 hands, the pinion can be broached to make them fit an ETA. I think it would also be possible to do the same to 1575 hands but bear in mind that they won’t be usable for a gen cal anymore after that.