Building a 5513
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Why service? Any problems with the movement? It may be cheaper to just replace the movement then, DG2813 are about 45USD on ebay and I am sure you are capable to do thatHi M. !
Sent the 7928 to the watch guy for a service, getting it back this week.
This will obviously never be as good as tripdog's work, but I'm doing my best
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No problems M. it just ran too fast, maybe 2 min per day. There was nothing wrong with it, just a matter of using the right oil on the right parts, and getting a new fresh one out of the box will likely have the same. You are right, these movements are cheap, and as many tell me, you use and then toss them.Why service? Any problems with the movement? It may be cheaper to just replace the movement then, DG2813 are about 45USD on ebay and I am sure you are capable to do that
But I like that watch so much that I really want the movement inside to be stable and precise, that's why I chose for a full service (cleaning and oiling) instead of a new movement that I wouldn't know of it it would run well enough to my taste (with this awesome watch).
Thanks for your concern though
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Did the lugholes today. Much to my surprise I didn't waste 4 drill bits on 4 holes like last time, drilled the first 3 with 1 bit so I used only 2
Also sanded and polished the Clark's bezel, it needs another run though. Next time.
Drilling 1.25mm holes
Sanding and polishing bezel and lugs
So far so good (as in nothing major damaged)
Later..
Also sanded and polished the Clark's bezel, it needs another run though. Next time.
Drilling 1.25mm holes
Sanding and polishing bezel and lugs
So far so good (as in nothing major damaged
)Later..
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Thanks A.
Need some 2000 sand paper to finish sanding
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It's on the wayThanks A.
Need some 2000 sand paper to finish sanding
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It (bezel and case) needs a final finish with 2000 grit which I'm getting from Alhig72 (thanks A.!), strangely enough I can't get that here. Found it online but they only sell to UKBezel looks nice. Good job
Anyway, it will be even better!
Thanks A.
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I'm using a Miyota 8215, which is a non-hacking movement.
I'm using this one for it's 21,600 bph which is accurate for the 5513. When you put in e.g. a 2836 the seconds hand just runs too fast and smooth, or at least that's what I feel. Some prefer the more stable high beat movements (2836) anyway though.
You could also go with the DG2813 which has the same specs but I try to keep away from it because of the super fragile seconds pinion, it breaks when you look at it. It has a hacking movement but it's fragile also, there are many comments on these forums about how the 2813 hacking system stopped after changing or working on the stem.
The other/better choice would be ETA2846 (as I think you know) but the movements are more expensive, very hard to come by and are always 20/30 yrs old. So bear in mind you face a revision or service of the movement always.
thanks for the info .. it's a bit a pity to not have an hacking function .. but you are right to stay away from the DG2813.. mine in the vintage sub did work Ok for a while .. kind of accurate but then collapsed with out warning ! hence the 2846 .. that will undergo a complete maintenance, yes !
