GMT with A2836 movement

[koreanparanoid]

Hi,

New to the world of reps! I would love to learn more about these sites and maybe get more friendly to all the people here in the forum.

I recently purchased a GMT from a social media HK seller (yeah blame me for being a newbie and not doing my due diligence on reading first). They were hard selling me that their items are 1:1 clones, including movements. Due to excitement, I took the red pill and made my first purchase. The item was delivered smoothly with no issues.

I was so delighted when the item came as physically there were no defects and was almost perfect. Until I tinker with setting the GMT of the watch. It was running a A2836 movement instead of the 3285. I asked the seller why setting the movement was different from the one found on youtube and told me that the A2836 is more robust and less prone to issues compared to 3285, but since this is my first purchase. The seller says it will check with its factory on what can be done with it.

My question is, can the A2836 be replaced with 3285/3186 movement?
Can I do it myself? If yes where can i find those movements besides aliexpress? Or any reputable sites that sells those movements?
I believe I also need to but the hand markers since the hand stack is incorrect.

 

[koreanparanoid]

Up!

 

[TESLA760]

The simple answer is yes but the costs will not be worth it. Everything else will need to be modded to fit a different movement . Much cheaper and wiser to buy a newer more accurate model.

 

[Zeta7]

You would be better off to replace the a2836 with a Swiss movement from Selitta like the Sw-220 or ETA 2836. You can get the from any reputable watch parts place. eBay also has them but be careful buying stuff from eBay

 

[Dave2302]

I believe I also need to but the hand markers since the hand stack is incorrect.

Rather than all that which will likely not be compatible, just buy a GMT for approx £140 plus P+P from @RepPossessed
His GMT's work exactly as Gen with a modified movement, 24hr GMT as opposed to 12hr nonsense, and correct hand stack.

The watches are amazing, more so considering the price point !!

He is a busy guy so just treat him with the respect he deserves

(I'm only saying that as you are new on RWI and yet to establish a track record here).

 

[Zeta7]

Yes from what I’ve read you’ll have to cannibalize the GMT complication from the a2836 and deal with mating it with the Swiss movement. That’s something a highly skilled watchmaker might not want to get involved with. Best to do like @Dave2302 recommends.

 

[Dave2302]

RepSource GMT's have the CHS modified 2813, have had Batgirl a while now, reliability and accuracy is good, GMT works exactly as per Gen.
A Bruce Wayne is winging his way to me as we speak

Budget Rolex GMT - New modified 2813 movement - RepSource

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I might even buy another as I have an older Pepsi Meteorite with fixed GMT, so after a bit of feasibility research I may swap the Meteorite Dial into it and buy a half decent Ceramic Pepsi Bezel Insert .

 

[Zeta7]

RepSource GMT's have the CHS modified 2813, have had Batgirl a while now, reliability and accuracy is good, GMT works exactly as per Gen.
A Bruce Wayne is winging his way to me as we speak

Budget Rolex GMT - New modified 2813 movement - RepSource

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repsource.smugmug.com

I might even buy another as I have an older Pepsi Meteorite with fixed GMT, so after a bit of feasibility research I may swap the Meteorite Dial into it and buy a half decent Ceramic Pepsi Bezel Insert .

That’s a damn good looking 2813. I didn’t find a price tag on those. If you don’t mind me asking how much are they?

 

[Dave2302]

just buy a GMT for approx £140 plus P+P from RepPossessed

My post # 5 above refers /\ /\ /\

I said approx because during a discussion yesterday I think he may have said they might have gone down a bit in price over the last couple of days.

Shoot @RepPossessed a PM and he will advise.

 

[Zeta7]

My post # 5 above refers /\ /\ /\

I said approx because during a discussion yesterday I think he may have said they might have gone down a bit in price over the last couple of days.

Shoot @RepPossessed a PM and he will advise.

Will do. Thanks for the info

 

[Dave2302]

Will do. Thanks for the info

Just as I expected, well happy with it

 

[koreanparanoid]

wow! forgot that this thread is still running.

anyway indecided not to push through talking to the seller already, seems they blocked/ghosted me already anyway.

to lessen the damage ill just keep the watch and maybe make it my beater watch, at least no harm done. finding a watchmaker to operate on a watch repair center at my place of residence that shows rolex as a brand might invite higher price anyway.

thanks everyone, seems my first time buying isnt a success but this does not bother me to biy another one (hopefully successful this time)

 

[Zeta7]

Listen. If you want a GMT that operates like gen and doesn’t cost much take the advice of @Dave2302 above and purchase one like he suggested. I just received mine and it’s great.
Forget about the other watch and move forward. Maybe in a few months you can decide what you want to do about the other watch.

 

[Dave2302]

I am that happy with Batgirl and Bruce Wayne that I special ordered a Pepsi GMT with this movement from RepSource, it should be here when I get back home from our road trip and the plan is to fit the Dial from my Meteorite Pepsi so I end up with a real nice Pepsi Metorite and a bunch of spare parts for some of my other cheapies.

 

[koreanparanoid]

Listen. If you want a GMT that operates like gen and doesn’t cost much take the advice of @Dave2302 above and purchase one like he suggested. I just received mine and it’s great.
Forget about the other watch and move forward. Maybe in a few months you can decide what you want to do about the other watch.

totally agree on this, maybe just look for another unit to use. im checking my options on the current one since i cannot resell it, maybe salvage it for parts some other time. haha

thanks everyone for responding to a noob like me , need a lot or info on getting into this rep world!

 

[Dave2302]

need a lot or info on getting into this rep world!

It is all here on the Forum

Do what many of us here did, navigate the different forum sections and read read read all sorts on the forum, now I have been here a while I can honestly say that ALL the answers really are here

Also you will find that by having a bit of craic with folks you will learn that they will talk to you quicker, and offer advice when you really need it.

The reason you got the help here from a couple of very knowledgeable members and the old demented clown (me) was because your OP here wasn't the usual "entitled I wannit and I wannit now" kind of thread which sadly we do see quite a lot of

 

[koreanparanoid]

appreciate the feedback Dave and Zeta, I am not afraid to admit Im a noob in this world and knowing folks like you exists on these forums really means a lot!

thanks for the tips! looking forward for more!