I just finished two ETA 2824-2 watches (Stowa & Sinn)...no problems.
I'm working on a third (Stowa) that was manhandled. There was a broken blued screw top and a complete screw loose in the watch. I'm not done going through the watch yet but the watch had an additional problem with keyless works. At position 1 (fully in) the winding wasn't catching well. At position 2 the winding was engaged (was supposed to be calendar set). I've removed and reinstalled all components and I cannot see
Funny this thread should get refreshed today...I was working on a 2824 yesterday. I think this is the second one I have serviced.
What I noticed last time and this time is that replacing the stem once the watch has been re cased, is problematic. Twice, while replacing the stem, the clutch jumped out from under the yoke. I had to remove the hands and dial, calendar, and reset it. GRRRRR!! Then, observing how this movement works, I can see that the setting lever jumper spring pushes the y