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UncleJay

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OK, now I'll have an empty 5500 case. Would an eta mvt fit this case? I found a Tudor Explorer dial/hands set that would look great in the case. I figure that the 5500 case, tudor Explorer dial/hands, and an ETA mvt will make for a COOL Franken. What's you opinion?

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An eta 2846 would work for you. (slow beat movement) It should be an easy alignment with the tube. All you need to do is remove the day/date bits, swap out the set bridge to 2 position. You can use a set bridge from a 2801-2. And if you are really handy, you can install a stop lever from a 2836-2 and the movement will hack.

You will also need a movement holder to secure the smaller diameter ETA in the Rolex case. PM me if you want. I may be able to help you out with a holder. I have a couple of Tudor style brass movement holders that should work for you.

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OK, now I'll have an empty 5500 case. Would an eta mvt fit this case? I found a Tudor Explorer dial/hands set that would look great in the case. I figure that the 5500 case, tudor Explorer dial/hands, and an ETA mvt will make for a COOL Franken. What's you opinion?

I'm no expert but I think that you'd better get yourself a gen rolex 1560 movement and a rep explorer dial!

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I'm no expert but I think that you'd better get yourself a gen rolex 1560 movement and a rep explorer dial!

In his previous thread, he is using the gen movement from the 5500 for another project. He now wants to put the empty case to use.

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