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ZF BB58 - How to remove the ghost date

crashuid

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Hi guys,
Is anyone kind to share what's the best option to remove the ghost date postiion from my ZF BB58? Thanks.
 

APjumbo

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Does it use a 2824 movement?

You can buy a little part in the keyless system and swap it out to remove the ghost position in the crown. I think I bought the part from esslinger

Some people have also just removed the part, filed down the nub, then re installed

I’ll try to find a link with my write up
 
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APjumbo

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Read through this
I think it has the part number and where I sources it and how to swap it

 
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pompompurin

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You need to replace with eta part 2801-2 445, then remove all the date related parts.

445-1327.jpg


 

blitzx005

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for 2824 I've tried the "2801-2 445" lever portion but sometimes its still stiff when pulling out the crown , sometimes it might even cause the yolk to spring outa place needing to take it all apart. What I eventually did was switch the entire movement to a 2892 movement for smoother hand wind + the lever for 2892 springs it back to place for 1st position without any hassle. All you need is to file off the notch thats all..
 
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