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VS3235 Replacement

t3steve

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Can the VS3235 replaced with any other available movements (using a adapter ring maybe)?

I just had a VSF Yachtmaster 42 repaired and was told that the balance needed to be replaced. VSF parts aren't available only gen Rolex for $600.
VSF is not open right now and even if they were I don't know if they would sell a replacement movement.

Thank you
Steve
 

KJ2020

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You probably want to take your YM 42 hands and dial off to have a look at the datewheel before ordering a VR3235 movement.

There are two versions of it, one for the Sub41 and one for the DJ41. They are identical except for the date indicator seating and the date indicator (DW).


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KJ2020

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Please post back with which VR3235 version works for the VSF YM 42 so the rest of the community can benefit from your experience.
 

KJ2020

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ETA movements are much smaller in diameter so you would need a movement holder of the correct width. Plus the dial attachment method may be different. And the hands would not be interchangeable. So I wouldn't be looking in that direction as a first choice.
 

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oascom is this YM for sale? I'll buy it yesterday if yes :p

P.S. sorry for the irrelevant post...
 

RobSe1

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KJ2020 Bro you know what i need before i see it :lol:



​​​​​​​Thanks for the pics, i wanted to disassemble my YM tomorrow to see which VR i need oascom :thumbsup:


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