The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

[Karbon74]

Hey guys, can somebody help me with a link to a decent 3130 movement. I see some on Alix, but not sure how good they are.

fit to gen case?

 

[Ukrop]

fit to gen case?

Nah just raffles one with their spacer.

 

[Ukrop]

I got one of these for an OP 39 about 6 months ago, it’s working well so far, and the price was cheap.

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $72.27 | Watchmaker Chinese 3130 no date automatic mechanical movement blue balance wheel Men watch movement VR3130

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt5HHcQ

Thanks brother!

 

[dpd3672]

I thought the raffles cases fit gen movements, and the movement spacers were to accommodate eta movements?

I know my Gen cases take an eta using a raffles spacer, so I assume raffles cases are the same.

 

[Karbon74]

I did not know Raffles fit gen movements.
That's interesting

keep us updated. I will try that

 

[dpd3672]

I did not know Raffles fit gen movements.
That's interesting

keep us updated. I will try that

I’m not sure, it just seemed likely, since the spacer works in both raffles or Gen cases.

It’s possible it’s not made to Gen spec, just close enough that it works.

Maybe when I get off work I can take some photos and measurements.

 

[Ukrop]

I thought Raffles cases fit NH movements without spacer and ETA with. NH diameter is 29.36mm, 3130 is 28.5mm.
Spacer is 0.4mm thick. Theoretically spacer should make a snug fit.

What do you think guys?

 

[dpd3672]

I thought Raffles cases fit NH movements without spacer and ETA with. NH diameter is 29.36mm, 3130 is 28.5mm.
Spacer is 0.4mm thick. Theoretically spacer should make a snug fit.

What do you think guys?

Maybe raffles cases are for whatever is the biggest of the movements most likely to be used, and the spacers are to make up the difference?

I’ve taken to using my own 3d printed spacers because they’re dirt cheap, relative to a store bought one.

 

[Caboose]

Maybe raffles cases are for whatever is the biggest of the movements most likely to be used, and the spacers are to make up the difference?

I’ve taken to using my own 3d printed spacers because they’re dirt cheap, relative to a store bought one.

That's sorta correct. The Raffles cases generally fit the larger NH movements, and they come many times with spacers and screw in rings that give the ability to mount ETA movements.

 

[Karbon74]

if the raffles 1016 works with a 3130 I am making one

 

[Ukrop]

if the raffles 1016 works with a 3130 I am making one

That's the spirit!
I'm actually thinking about building 14060 sub with 3130. Not sure yet. I'm Gemini, so I'm changing my mind faster than teenage girl on the date.

 

[316lad]

if the raffles 1016 works with a 3130 I am making one

Yes It absolutely will take a 3130/ 3135. Stem height's spot on, etc

You need to use this as a Movement Spacer for it to be perfect;

 

[316lad]

I am busy doing Alchemy this evening . . . turning base steel (of the snapped off stem) in to CO2 . . .but preserving the Stainless Steel. It's magic.

 

[Karbon74]

Yes It absolutely will take a 3130/ 3135. Stem height's spot on, etc

You need to use this as a Movement Spacer for it to be perfect;

Cousins?

 

[316lad]

Cousins?

Yes, but they don't call it Superpart - I will look it up for you and get back.

 

[Ukrop]

Yes It absolutely will take a 3130/ 3135. Stem height's spot on, etc

You need to use this as a Movement Spacer for it to be perfect;

I'm pretty sure Raffles spacers have the same dimensions: Inner diameter is 28.5mm, highness is 1.7mm, thickness is 0.4mm

 

[316lad]

I'm pretty sure Raffles spacers have the same dimensions: Inner diameter is 28.5mm, highness is 1.7mm, thickness is 0.4mm

Which spacer are you talking about? Is it metal or plastic?

 

[Ukrop]

Plastic

 

[Karbon74]

I'm pretty sure Raffles spacers have the same dimensions: Inner diameter is 28.5mm, highness is 1.7mm, thickness is 0.4mm

Five Pcs 28.5x1.7x0.4mm Plastic Gasket Spacer I Rings For Settimg 3135 Or 3130 Movement Inside My 36mm Watch Case Fit 2824

rafflesdials.com

this one?

 

[Ukrop]

Five Pcs 28.5x1.7x0.4mm Plastic Gasket Spacer I Rings For Settimg 3135 Or 3130 Movement Inside My 36mm Watch Case Fit 2824

rafflesdials.com

this one?

Yep