3135 inside JKF 1680

[Pezzie1]

Would anyone know whether a 3135 clone can accomodate a 1680 dial and fit into a JKF/cartel case?

I’m aware there are several clone movements and dials available so I’m curious if there’s any magic combination that works.


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[VG87]

I'm quite sure Master KJ2020 will answer your question

 

[KJ2020]

Not likely bro. Those come with either a DG2813 or an ETA clone 2836 so the 3135 stem height will be too far off to fit the tube hole. You can put a gen dial on either movement by clipping the the feet and gluing/soldering new feet but that will devalue a gen dial. Also the size of the rehaut opening should be compared to the dial size as often rep dials are larger and a gen dial could be too small for a particular rep model.

 

[Pezzie1]

Not likely bro. Those come with either a DG2813 or an ETA clone 2836 so the 3135 stem height will be too far off to fit the tube hole. You can put a gen dial on either movement by clipping the the feet and gluing/soldering new feet but that will devalue a gen dial. Also the size of the rehaut opening should be compared to the dial size as often rep dials are larger and a gen dial could be too small for a particular rep model.

Thank you very much.


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[Holdingman]

It fits. I actually have built it with ARF 3135 in JKF 1680 case

A Corean swagger

 

[Holdingman]

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[pompompurin]

It fits. I actually have built it with ARF 3135 in JKF 1680 case

A Corean swagger

Got pics? Thanks!

I could imagine you probably made the sh3135 movement sit lower by either (1) adding a shim/ ring between the bottom of rehaut and the dial or (2) making the movement lower by adding shims between the dial and the movement

I used method (2) to make a VR3135 movement fit inside a raffles 2824-2 datejust case so that the stem alignment is better

 

[KJ2020]

Pushing the movement down that far from the cyclops will increase the magnification of the datewheel by a very noticeable amount. I guess if there is any model you could get away with this on it would be the 1680 though. I always thought those huge date displays looked ridiculous. YMMV.

 

[R2L]

Adding shims above or below the dial creates new problems for you, in addition to what KJ mentioned above. You’ll end up with a sunken datewheel, and you’ll need to increase the height of your CP otherwise your hands won’t clear the dial.

An option to consider is sending your case to a forum modder who will remove the tube, refill the hole with steel, then drill a new hole a bit higher than the previous one. Re-tap the new hole, reinsert the tube and you should be good to go. A lot of fiddly work, but you’ll achieve your goal in the end.


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[Pezzie1]

Adding shims above or below the dial creates new problems for you, in addition to what KJ mentioned above. You’ll end up with a sunken datewheel, and you’ll need to increase the height of your CP otherwise your hands won’t clear the dial.

An option to consider is sending your case to a forum modder who will remove the tube, refill the hole with steel, then drill a new hole a bit higher than the previous one. Re-tap the new hole, reinsert the tube and you should be good to go. A lot of fiddly work, but you’ll achieve your goal in the end.


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Definitely sounds like too much hassle for me haha. Why can’t someone make a 1570 clone movement!


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