2824 vs 2892 thickness -any problems for crown-stem?

[poor-horologist]

All those who've replaced a 2824 with a 2892, does the 1mm difference in thickness affect the position of the crown stem at all, please? Specifically when using a screw-down crown.

Everything else - diameter, hands, dial feet - is the same.

many thanks for any advice.

[stilty]

All those who've replaced a 2824 with a 2892, does the 1mm difference in thickness affect the position of the crown stem at all, please? Specifically when using a screw-down crown.

Everything else - diameter, hands, dial feet - is the same.

many thanks for any advice.

Yes, the position of the stem is different. About .35mm in difference, away from the dial, if I remember correctly. You should measure to be sure.

Another factor to consider is the hand fitting height. For starters, by switching the movement, you are already shortening the cannon pinion, hour wheel, and fourth wheel by about .35mm. This is because in order to line up the stem, you have to seat the movement back from the dial about .35mm. Most likely, you will have to replace the cannon, hour and fourth wheel to make up for this difference.