I highly doubt it since I just received one and measured last night. It needs modification.
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The Vintage DateJust Thread
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It sometimes depends on the dial.
Some dials, don't really need a trim on the rehaut, like this one:
Because there is a little bit more play/meat on the dial.
Some dials, don't really need a trim on the rehaut, like this one:
Because there is a little bit more play/meat on the dial.
Corrrct! I’m assuming most guys use the older dials with lume dots so I agree.It sometimes depends on the dial.
Some dials, don't really need a trim on the rehaut, like this one:
Because there is a little bit more play/meat on the dial.
I also like mine period correct so if the dial was for a holes case, then that’s the dial I use.
Beautiful build btw.It sometimes depends on the dial.
Some dials, don't really need a trim on the rehaut, like this one:
Because there is a little bit more play/meat on the dial.
After seeing so many amazing projects, I decided to start my own vintage Datejust build. Unfortunately, the result isn't as expected. The datewheel isn't centered, and it doesn’t seem to fit correctly—there’s a small gap between the datewheel and the dial. I've looked up some tutorials, but the images in the ones I found are expired, making it hard to follow. Does anyone have any advice on how to properly center the datewheel on an ETA 2824-2 movement or tips for ensuring a better fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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It looks to me like your dial is slightly off center (the lume pip at 3 doesn’t line up with the center of the winding crown). Realigning the dial should resolve the date issue IMO.After seeing so many amazing projects, I decided to start my own vintage Datejust build. Unfortunately, the result isn't as expected. The datewheel isn't centered, and it doesn’t seem to fit correctly—there’s a small gap between the datewheel and the dial. I've looked up some tutorials, but the images in the ones I found are expired, making it hard to follow. Does anyone have any advice on how to properly center the datewheel on an ETA 2824-2 movement or tips for ensuring a better fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sent you pmAfter seeing so many amazing projects, I decided to start my own vintage Datejust build. Unfortunately, the result isn't as expected. The datewheel isn't centered, and it doesn’t seem to fit correctly—there’s a small gap between the datewheel and the dial. I've looked up some tutorials, but the images in the ones I found are expired, making it hard to follow. Does anyone have any advice on how to properly center the datewheel on an ETA 2824-2 movement or tips for ensuring a better fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Beautiful watch ! is it possible to install an ETA movement on GEN parts as well as the dial and hands?yes sure, i can try since i built it 10 years ago :
gen case, gen bezel, gen crystal, gen dial, gen hands (not 100% sure cant remember), gen crown and tube, gen endlinks, gen bracelet
eta movement + holder, rep datewheel
Not hands they won’t work on gen.
Dial if you cut dial feet off
Yes eta if stem height lines up.
Not hands they won’t work on i
Dial if you cut dial feet off
Yes eta if stem height lines up.
Ordered some mid-tier suede straps on AliX.
Not really the result I was aiming for. Still, nice to switch things up a bit.
Not really the result I was aiming for. Still, nice to switch things up a bit.
I've bought quite a few "lots" of watch straps, just to have some variety. A nice strap can give a totally different look to a watch. Those suede straps are kinda cool...don't see those much on a DJ.Ordered some mid-tier suede straps on AliX.
Not really the result I was aiming for. Still, nice to switch things up a bit.
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Hey guys,
I have an Italian bracelet mounted on a raffle case and the endlinks are bothering me, they move a bit and jingles way too much but I've used some random springbars I had home so maybe the problem is that. Do you have any suggestions/link on where should I get some quality springbars for a Datejust?
I have an Italian bracelet mounted on a raffle case and the endlinks are bothering me, they move a bit and jingles way too much but I've used some random springbars I had home so maybe the problem is that. Do you have any suggestions/link on where should I get some quality springbars for a Datejust?
Clark’s has vintage DJ spring bars on EBay.
Waiting on dial and strap.
Everything prepared already.
Just caught up on this thread, and I've got some gen DJ parts in the stash and hoping to build up a couple Datejusts in the near future. I'm seeing a lot of nice builds with the later (5 digits) but not so many with the earlier (4 digits) used. So before I start randomly ordering parts, lol, can somone clarify:
16XXX gen case and dial work with clone 3135 movements, although a DWO is preferred for the correct font.
16XX gen case and dial are difficult, but attainable, but I don't see that anyone has detailed what movement they've used (other than a Sellita SW220 H6) which seems to work.
Any insight? I've got a small stash of both 4 and 5 digit cases and dials, and a couple gen bracelets and hands that I'm hoping to get up and running.
16XXX gen case and dial work with clone 3135 movements, although a DWO is preferred for the correct font.
16XX gen case and dial are difficult, but attainable, but I don't see that anyone has detailed what movement they've used (other than a Sellita SW220 H6) which seems to work.
Any insight? I've got a small stash of both 4 and 5 digit cases and dials, and a couple gen bracelets and hands that I'm hoping to get up and running.
I’m really struggling with the bezel and crystal. I ordered a 1600 case from Raffles and removed the original glued crystal with great struggle. The case is completely free from glue or remnants of the old crystal. I bought an engine turned bezel with the right dimensions for a acrylic crystal and ordered a crystal that is known to work with other engine turned bezels of this gen. The crystal and bezel fit snugly together but it just doesn’t seem to attach to the case, it just stays loose on it and I take it off with no effort. Does anyone know what I’m doing wrong?