jmt Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 OK, so I have a bunch of those modified ETAs that produce faux GMT movements, but what I really dream about is converting them ALL to 2893-2 movements. Am I the only one? I doubt it. But, what I don't know is how is the best way to go about this? It's tough to source them, that's for sure. Anyone have any ideas? Can we pool our resources to dredge some up? I am willing to pay, but not crazy about buying a bunch of $650 watches as donors a la http://store.debaufre.com/ETA-2893-Movement-s/59.htm. So, does anyone know of another way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Jules Borel has them listed @182.15. Maybe give them a call and see if they have stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Jules Borel has them listed @182.15. Maybe give them a call and see if they have stock. Do they do! I will call and see if they REALLY have them.... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I already call them last week and the movement is no longer produced. they are out of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I am the proud owner of a Rolex GMT with 2893 movement. This was lightly modded by BK and I also added a very nice and correct bracelet with well polished link sides. The insert was the best I have ever seen in terms of a rep. The 2893 movement has been bulletproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Lets try this another way... what's the cheapest donor watch you can think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 The Steinhart/Debaufre Ocean-1 GMT's that you linked to can sometimes be found on the bay for less than 400. I got one for about 320 shipped a couple months ago and about a month ago there was one that went for the same price. Also keep an eye out for a Philip Panama GMT as that makes a good donor watch as well. There are a couple others but I can't think of them off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkay Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 @jmt, I intend to put a 2893 into my GMT IIc, so I'd be interested in your project. Good luck and please share the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 @jmt, I intend to put a 2893 into my GMT IIc, so I'd be interested in your project. Good luck and please share the results. Curious to see how it turns out. Is yours a CHS or ICHS version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkay Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Curious to see how it turns out. Is yours a CHS or ICHS version? IHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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