tgchrono2 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) hello, the sub 1680 is an old watch from 70's & the RoLex movements at that time were with 19.500 bph The replicas have ETA 2836 with 28.800 bph..... So i think this is considered another ''flaw'' ? Edited June 13, 2007 by tigerdaytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Which is exactly why so many people replace that movement with a 2846 (21,600 bph) or some other slower movement. There are numerous reviews & tutorials on the subject by way of the Search feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 hello, the sub 1680 is an old watch from 70's & the RoLex movements at that time were with 19.500 bph 18000 or 21600, more like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I for my part equipped all my vintages with ETA 2789 movements after I changed the seconds wheels, add another click wheel.... Repaustria -- Can you go into more detail as to what you did here? What did you change the seconds wheel to and where/why did you install another click wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sounds like a gen movement for 850$ is the best solution!!! Will this fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) The best solution will depend on your objectives: If you want your watch to appear genuine when casually observed on your wrist, by people who may include vintage Rolex experts, then the 2846 is probably sufficient. If you want to be able to take your watch off, hand it to a vintage Rolex expert (expecting him to wind it, and advance the date), then Repaustria seems to have the best solution. ...it just depend on who you're trying to fool. (Of course, you can always use a genuine movement....) Edited June 13, 2007 by avitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 So the 2846 is probably the best solution for the average replica collector, as it is the most available, and practical, and the change in beat speed is the most evident benefit. However, if your area of interest involves modification of movements, then Repaustria's solution might interest you. Different strokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Or you can take an old AS Movement 1903,than you have the Date rotating in the right direction to fit aGen silver datewheel. Its a 21000Bph Movement no Quickset at the date.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have a couple of 2846s working in 60s west end watches that i never wear if any one is looking for a 2846. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have a couple of 2846s working in 60s west end watches that i never wear if any one is looking for a 2846. Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Always. Ditto Bagsy second slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 p.s. despite the obvious attractions, AS movts = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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