The Moonswatch metal mod aka Project Alaskswatch

[DoctorDark]

Cool mod to try and see if an automatic movement could be fitted. Please keep us posted. And yes its a cheap movement but hey its more a swatch then a Omega in the end.

Yeah i doubt any automatic would work considering it would likely means changing how the hands would work with the movement. Im just looking for a better quartz movement than the unrepairable cheap crap they put into here.

 

[Eddio]

Yeah i doubt any automatic would work considering it would likely means changing how the hands would work with the movement. Im just looking for a better quartz movement than the unrepairable cheap crap they put into here.

or perhaps a metaquartz?

 

[RDRoss]

or perhaps a metaquartz?

I was wondering about that myself.

 

[DoctorDark]

or perhaps a metaquartz?

I would def try a mechaquartz but I am not well acquainted with the requirements of their function.

 

[Eddio]

I would def try a mechaquartz but I am not well acquainted with the requirements of their function.

me neither but never too old to learn....

 

[RDRoss]

I’m wondering if a movement similar to the one in the iwc 3741 might work.

 

[DoctorDark]

I’m wondering if a movement similar to the one in the iwc 3741 might work.

While it would be might impressive to swap in an iwc mecha quartz movement in… I heavily doubt its worth the financial liability to experiment with

 

[Eddio]

While it would be might impressive to swap in an iwc mecha quartz movement in… I heavily doubt its worth the financial liability to experiment with

Indeed, it should remain in the Moonswatch league of value to keep it fun to try.

 

[Eddio]

Loving it on its new bracelet.

 

[Beartooth]

Supplies for this project should be in from Ali in the next week or two. Very excited.

 

[Pinion Minion]

Supplies for this project should be in from Ali in the next week or two. Very excited.

waiting on the case- I have just received everything else....also excited!

 

[DoctorDark]

Looks like this guy seated a mecha quartz movement but im unsure if it is interacting with the two upper subdials correctly

 

[Eddio]

Looks like this guy seated a mecha quartz movement but im unsure if it is interacting with the two upper subdials correctly

why do you think its a mecaquartz? The fakaes have a sweeping chrono hand.

 

[Eddio]

@Beartooth @Pinion Minion Exciting times my friends. I am also awaiting a new case type, more identical to the original Omega case. Lets see if that works.

Good luck and have fun doing the mod!!

 

[DoctorDark]

why do you think its a mecaquartz? The fakaes have a sweeping chrono hand.

Awww its the first time Ive seen the fakes running their chrono on video. You are most likely right then.

 

[Beartooth]

If you want you can replace the movement in the rep Moonswatch with the movement inside the gen:
https://calibercorner.com/swatch-moonswatch-movement/
Its the G10:212: https://calibercorner.com/eta-caliber-g10-212/

They run about $50 on ebay.

Thank you very much for the info, @Ride2live

I didn't think the fixed subdial problem would bother me, but now that the rep moonswatch is in hand, it does. I want my chrono to.... well, chrono. ETA G10:212 is being added to my parts list for this project now.

 

[Eddio]

Thank you very much for the info, @Ride2live

I didn't think the fixed subdial problem would bother me, but now that the rep moonswatch is in hand, it does. I want my chrono to.... well, chrono. ETA G10:212 is being added to my parts list for this project now.

I have it on my maybe list as well, first i need to practice. Still have the old dial and movement from the metal case. If i can remove the movement and place it back easily i will do it oherwise i will leave the rep movement. Althoigh the rep lacks a functional dial i still prefer a sweeping chrono hand. But lets see....

 

[Beartooth]

I have it on my maybe list as well, first i need to practice. Still have the old dial and movement from the metal case. If i can remove the movement and place it back easily i will do it oherwise i will leave the rep movement. Althoigh the rep lacks a functional dial i still prefer a sweeping chrono hand. But lets see....

What movement came with the Corguet? Maybe I'll just try a dial and hands swap before ordering the ETA movement.

 

[Pinion Minion]

Mine came with a TMI VK63a

 

[Pinion Minion]

Having a hell of a time getting the crown off the Corgeut stem. Currently soaking in WD 40- might be glued in.

@Eddio did you have similar issues? I'm so close to finishing...