ARF 116610 904l 2824

[Realtime]

It’s me or the dw looks worse than the previous batches

It's worse, but it's better than the crappy dw ARF uses for the SH3135

 

[Rheinischerjung]

I ordered an ARF2824 and want to change the movement to an original Swiss movement. If I will pay 200€ for a service, I could better 250€ for a genuine 2824. What do you think? And does the datewheel of the arf2824 fit to the genuine one?

 

[Tigerdragon]

It should fit yes because its a clone of the gen one normally it should fit.

But why buying a gen one? My clone movement runs 0.1 seconds a day its one of the best movements ive ever had.

 

[Realtime]

Why not keep the movement until it breaks and then slap a new movement inside?

 

[freediver]

clone movement is fine.
I would keep it until it breaks like the ones above said

 

[Rheinischerjung]

It should fit yes because its a clone of the gen one normally it should fit.

But why buying a gen one? My clone movement runs 0.1 seconds a day its one of the best movements ive ever had.

I think a clone movement should be serviced asap after receiving? And the service is nearly as expensive as a genuine 2824. That was my thought.

 

[Tigerdragon]

Why? When it run let it run, why spending money when its working fine?

 

[freediver]

but who said the eta 2824 will be serviced?

 

[Rheinischerjung]

One of the german watch smith featured in this forum said it should be serviced and waterproof should be tested.

 

[freediver]

but then a new eta 2824 + service would add to the cost
do not forget there are 3 tiers of 2824 with the elabore being the most expensive

 

[Rheinischerjung]

but then a new eta 2824 + service would add to the cost
do not forget there are 3 tiers of 2824 with the elabore being the most expensive

Not a service would add to cost just the dial and hand change.

This should be the eta needed: http://www.uhrenwerkzeuge24.de/eta-2824-2-automatik-uhrwerk-mit-datum.php

 

[AusRepcollector]

Correct, gen or Swiss made gasket may not fit properly as you may need to shave down like the noob. This will compromise your water resistance as I find most leaks are from the crystal gasket when swapped. It also means jump in the pool and your watch will possibly go boom.

Dwo own is probably your best solution to fixing the date issue on the ARF, simply turn it into a 114060 no date, or simply live with it that way.

So with gaskets rather than that stuff around trying to modify the gen gasket, as I mention and was quoted in that other thread, would it not be better to maintain the ARF gasket which should still be in brand new condition in a new watch?

I'll see how go the DWO turns out, then go from there. I wouldn't have really worry that much about it until I saw so many people hitting on the look of it in the ARF.

 

[Vvvlllooo]

So with gaskets rather than that stuff around trying to modify the gen gasket, as I mention and was quoted in that other thread, would it not be better to maintain the ARF gasket which should still be in brand new condition in a new watch?

I'll see how go the DWO turns out, then go from there. I wouldn't have really worry that much about it until I saw so many people hitting on the look of it in the ARF.

Yes, it is best to keep the ARF gasket, then pressure test it to make sure it passes. Good luck with your build

 

[AusRepcollector]

Yes, it is best to keep the ARF gasket, then pressure test it to make sure it passes. Good luck with your build

Thanks for confirming that man.

 

[Vvvlllooo]

Thanks for confirming that man.

No probs

 

[fraswa]

It depends on whether or not your tube is properly installed. Most of the instances of this happening with ARF cases are due to the case not being countersunk when it was drilled. The part of the tube body at arrow #2 in the pic then cannot be screwed into the case deeply enough and they just let it protrude. Pull your stem out and take a clear closeup pic of where the tube enters the body. Post it here and we can tell you. If you can see the part of the tube next to arrow #2 exposed outside your case, it's not simply a stem problem.

KJ2020 mine is exactly like that, arrow number 2 part sticks out of the case. Can I do something about it? should I try to shave 2 and 3 to make it fit flush? I don't care about water resistance so i will likely remove the gaskets to make it fit...right?
thanks for any help!

 

[KJ2020]

KJ2020 mine is exactly like that, arrow number 2 part sticks out of the case. Can I do something about it? should I try to shave 2 and 3 to make it fit flush? I don't care about water resistance so i will likely remove the gaskets to make it fit...right?
thanks for any help!

The right solution is to remove the tube, redrill and tap the case and install a new tube properly countersunk.

The poor man's DIY fix is detailed here.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...8907-arf-submariner-today-but-something-wrong

 

[fraswa]

thanks KJ2020 it was easier than I tought, it was the stem too long, i shaved and now the crown sits almost flush

 

[KJ2020]

thanks KJ2020 it was easier than I tought, it was the stem too long, i shaved and now the crown sits almost flush

Great, that's always the simplest fix. Well done.

 

[efthimis]

Here's my ARF, genuine brand new regulated ETA 2824-2, gen crystal and TC DW.. I am very happy with it, I got a gen in between but it's really an excellent every day watch.. Swiss gen ETA runs consistently +0,5sec/day (!!!), very happy with it