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21 August 2006, 10:32 AM

Well, decided to get back to the ETA 2836-2 movement today - it's been a while since I've worked on it and it was calling to me......

I'm putting this together as a Xmas present for my nephew. I'm telling him now that he has to pay for it, but I'll end up giving it to him in the end (need to spread the mechanical watch bug to the family as much as possible - I gave my other nephew a Seiko 5 mechanical). I'm trying to get from him what he wants in terms of dials, hands, and strap, but as with many people his age (early to mid 20's) getting him to actually make up his mind is nearly impossible - at least this has been my experience.......

He said he wants blued hands on a black face, but that will be impossible to read, but I can't convince him of that.

Anyway, put the dials and hands on today so I can test the timing and date change. I personally like this combo....

Here is proof that it runs.

http://media.putfile.com/Dereks-Watch

So we'll see how it keeps time, and then see if I can get him to make up his mind about the dial and hands, then I can case it all. It will be nice to have thos one behind me so I can go back to working on some vintage movements I have lying around.

JJ Irani · 21 August 2006, 05:27 PM

Hey Al,

It stopped after 12 seconds!!

Excellent work, pal...your passion seeps right through these pages!!

padi56 · 21 August 2006, 06:31 PM

Hi Al love that dial and those blue hands are great the ETA 2836 a great movement basically the same as the 2824 but with the day date function.And with a bit of fine tuning can run to within COSC standards.And nothing on this earth will give you greater pleasure that knowing you have made a watch yourself,Well there are a few things that are better but thats best kept to ones self.

mailman · 21 August 2006, 06:51 PM

It looks great with the white dial and blued hands Al.

Hopefully he appreciates the fact that his uncle assembled this for him.

It's something to cherish for a long time.

21 August 2006, 10:32 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Project watch update Well, decided to get back to the ETA 2836-2 movement today - it's been a while since I've worked on it and it was calling to me...... I'm putting this together as a Xmas present for my nephew. I'm telling him now that he has to pay for it, but I'll end up giving it to him in the end (need to spread the mechanical watch bug to the family as much as possible - I gave my other nephew a Seiko 5 mechanical). I'm trying to get from him what he wants in terms of dials, hands, and strap, but as with many people his age (early to mid 20's) getting him to actually make up his mind is nearly impossible - at least this has been my experience....... He said he wants blued hands on a black face, but that will be impossible to read, but I can't convince him of that. Anyway, put the dials and hands on today so I can test the timing and date change. I personally like this combo.... Here is proof that it runs. http://media.putfile.com/Dereks-Watch So we'll see how it keeps time, and then see if I can get him to make up his mind about the dial and hands, then I can case it all. It will be nice to have thos one behind me so I can go back to working on some vintage movements I have lying around.

21 August 2006, 05:27 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hey Al, It stopped after 12 seconds!! Excellent work, pal...your passion seeps right through these pages!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 August 2006, 06:31 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,225	Hi Al love that dial and those blue hands are great the ETA 2836 a great movement basically the same as the 2824 but with the day date function.And with a bit of fine tuning can run to within COSC standards.And nothing on this earth will give you greater pleasure that knowing you have made a watch yourself,Well there are a few things that are better but thats best kept to ones self. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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21 August 2006, 06:51 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,356	It looks great with the white dial and blued hands Al. Hopefully he appreciates the fact that his uncle assembled this for him. It's something to cherish for a long time.

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