Which Movement for Gen 1601 Case

[airking1975]

I am trying to build a franken 1601 but want to use a very specific set of fat boy hands and dial, and was wondering which clone 3135 movement would fit inside a gen 1601 case? I do not mind the 28,800vph and do not require an open 3 and 6 datewheel.

I haven’t been doing much with reps for the past few years and not so familiar with all the 3135 movements now, VS3135, VR3135, SH3135, etc. the last time I played around with Frankens I knew of yuki 3135 and SA3135, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Or can one use a 2824 or 2386 and get 3135 hands to fit somehow?

 

[RDRoss]

without modification to the case, none of the 3135 movements will work. You can use any of the 28xx series eta with an adapter for the movement and either a dial spacer or bergeon dial feet to reposition the dial to accommodate. Also you will need a date wheel overlay.

 

[airking1975]

without modification to the case, none of the 3135 movements will work. You can use any of the 28xx series eta with an adapter for the movement and either a dial spacer or bergeon dial feet to reposition the dial to accommodate. Also you will need a date wheel overlay.

Thanks for that RDRoss! I wasn't able to find a movement adaptor, the last I was aware, Yuki used to sell an adaptor. I would like to use a 3135 movement and modify the case if possible, however. Would you know where I could source an adaptor for an ETA movement to fit inside a 1600 series case?

 

[RDRoss]

Thanks for that RDRoss! I wasn't able to find a movement adaptor, the last I was aware, Yuki used to sell an adaptor. I would like to use a 3135 movement and modify the case if possible, however. Would you know where I could source an adaptor for an ETA movement to fit inside a 1600 series case?

Raffles has ‘em so does Helena Rou if I recall correctly. Modifying the case is not an easy job so I would suggest the ETA route.