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?