ryaku Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I was wondering if it's possibile to use hands from seagull 2892 on eta movements or asian 21j automatic. Are they interchangable? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I've also been wondering about this for a while......hope one of the experts can chime in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I am no expert but the likelihood of a direct fit is extremely low. But your watch smith should be able to adjust accordingly. I know Ziggy has refit many different hands on various movements for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Answer is no: eta 28xx and asian 21j hands are not interchangable. Opposite for asian 2892 and 28xx eta serie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 So Seagull replica 2892 and ETA 2892 hands are compatible? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3k0 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 If "Seagull 2892" is really ST18 (I think it is) then hands sizes are Hr 1.50, Min .90, Sec .25 which is the same as ETA 2824/2892. DG2813 does not have these hand sizes, for other Asian 21J movements I don't know. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Not direct swaps, but as long as the sizes aren't too dissimilar, you can often broach (enlarge) the holes of small hands to fit larger pinions or squeeze (reduce) the diameter of the holes in larger hands to fit smaller pinions with a pair of smooth-jawed jeweler's pliers (and a delicate & steady touch (but I would recommend a bit of practice on scrap parts before attempting to modify your target hands)). You will need a set of broaching files, which are like needles that cut/smooth a hole as you twist them inside it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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