Can I swap a gen cal.1120 (ETA2892) in a replica Omega?

[FaekieOne]

I impulse bought a gen Omega cal. 1120 movement, so I’m wondering can I fit it in modern Omega reps? ETA2824 vs 2892 stem height difference is 0,3mm.

I would love to franken a 42mm 2500 PO, but what I’ve understood that the HE crown is in the wrong position in all the reps and of course those older reps are nearly impossible to find.

 

[necro123]

I impulse bought a gen Omega cal. 1120 movement, so I’m wondering can I fit it in modern Omega reps? ETA2824 vs 2892 stem height difference is 0,3mm.

I would love to franken a 42mm 2500 PO, but what I’ve understood that the HE crown is in the wrong position in all the reps and of course those older reps are nearly impossible to find.

from my experience, if the rep is powered by an asian eta clone 2824 or 2892a2, then the dimensions of the case and the ring holder is right and the rep case will take a genuine eta 2824/2892a2.

since the cal.1120 is an omega modified eta 2892a2, the movement should fit right in. As for the stem height difference - if I'm not mistaken it's a small issue that can be solved by any decent watchmaker with a hand height kit

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cheers

 

[FaekieOne]

Thank you @necro123 ! Just what I was hoping. I also have a gen Rolex 1601 case which I might also use for this movement. Would be a funny franken, all gen Rolex except a gen Omega movement.

 

[necro123]

Thank you @necro123 ! Just what I was hoping. I also have a gen Rolex 1601 case which I might also use for this movement. Would be a funny franken, all gen Rolex except a gen Omega movement.

no problem! now that would be a funny franken indeed, one that would ruffle many feathers lol