I'm looking to build a DateJust 1601/3, with gen dial and aftermarket parts.
I was able to acquire a gen DateJust Pie Pan dial (see picture below), with which I would like to build my watch.
I had the following set-up in mind:
- Raffles 2824 DateJust case with drilled lug holes
- ETA 2824 with DWO (both also from Raffles)
- Silver DateJust hands long post (from Raffles).
- Bracelet tbd
However, I'm not a 100% certain if the 2824 DateJust watch case from Raffles will fit the 2824 movement with glued on DWO in combination with a gen 1601 dial.
Raffles metioned that this would not be possible, but I don't really understand why this wouldn't fit. Does this possibly have to with clearance issues?
As I would really like to have a case with drilled lug holes, any tips on alternatives (non-gen) would be welcome as well (the 2836 case from Raffles doesn't have drilled lug holes).
Lastly, will the long post hands work in this case?
Thanks in advance for your feedback and any tips on how to best complete this build would be highly appreciated!
I was able to acquire a gen DateJust Pie Pan dial (see picture below), with which I would like to build my watch.
I had the following set-up in mind:
- Raffles 2824 DateJust case with drilled lug holes
- ETA 2824 with DWO (both also from Raffles)
- Silver DateJust hands long post (from Raffles).
- Bracelet tbd
However, I'm not a 100% certain if the 2824 DateJust watch case from Raffles will fit the 2824 movement with glued on DWO in combination with a gen 1601 dial.
Raffles metioned that this would not be possible, but I don't really understand why this wouldn't fit. Does this possibly have to with clearance issues?
As I would really like to have a case with drilled lug holes, any tips on alternatives (non-gen) would be welcome as well (the 2836 case from Raffles doesn't have drilled lug holes).
Lastly, will the long post hands work in this case?
Thanks in advance for your feedback and any tips on how to best complete this build would be highly appreciated!