Eta 2789 Or Equivalent?

[ro63rto]

Hi all.

Saw a NOS Mido 1879 complete except for movent on ebay. Got it for $15 plus postage.

As it was cheap, I kind of want to get a movement cheap too. It takes an ETA 2789 but new or decent used ones are not that plentiful. I have a few donors on my watch list.

Failing that, is there another movement that is the same size/spec that I could use?

[ro63rto]

Tried changing title but failed.

Can mods change to ETA 2789 please?

[rogart63]

I have a ETA 2409 and a lot of parts for 2772 . The 2772 is not complete and in pieces . No idea if it can be put togheter . If interested send me PM 

Or how about a sellita movement?

Edited November 13, 2015 by rogart63

[Geo]

Tried changing title but failed.

Can mods change to ETA 2789 please?

Your wish is my command!

[ro63rto]

I have a ETA 2409 and a lot of parts for 2772 . The 2772 is not complete and in pieces . No idea if it can be put togheter . If interested send me PM

Or how about a sellita movement?

Thanks.

I first have to find out what other movements will fit/line up or are the same size etc as the 2789 (if indeed it does take that model of movement)

Found some details on Ranfft so have to do my homework unless someone here knows off by heart.

Edited November 13, 2015 by ro63rto

[rogart63]

Sorry was a little fast there . Sometimes i do things first and think afterwards  :D . The movement you need is a automatic with day-date? Nothing the 2772 or definitely  not the 2409 has.

[jdm]

I think that with a little work on the hands you can use a Chinese DG2803.

[ro63rto]

I think that with a little work on the hands you can use a Chinese DG2803.

I'm no where near that level. Just a tinkerer in training. [emoji5]

Would prefer a "drop in" but thanks for the pointer. Wasn't aware of those. Might be useful for my other projects. [emoji106]

Edited November 13, 2015 by ro63rto

[ro63rto]

Sorry was a little fast there . Sometimes i do things first and think afterwards :D . The movement you need is a automatic with day-date? Nothing the 2772 or definitely not the 2409 has.

Yes, auto day/date. Thanks anyway. [emoji106]

[rogart63]

I think that with a little work on the hands you can use a Chinese DG2803.

Chinese version of Miyota/ Citizen  8205 

[ro63rto]

Chinese version of Miyota/ Citizen 8205

Cool. Sounds like there might be a few options then?

[ro63rto]

Landed in UK on 14th.

Now comes the wait and see period.

Bet I get done for miniscule amount of VAT along with the RM ransom [emoji35]

Still not managed to land a cheap movement or donor. There's a few ending tonight so fingers crossed.

Edited November 15, 2015 by ro63rto

[jdm]

Landed in UK on 14th.

Now comes the wait and see period.

Bet I get done for miniscule amount of VAT along with the RM ransom [emoji35]

 

I think you will be good, VAT allowance is  £15

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

[ro63rto]

I think you will be good, VAT allowance is £15

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

Don't know.

If I read it right, looks like they add the postage whigh brings the total to £16.28.

[ro63rto]

Oh well.

Looks like I got done.

Arrived this morning and as soon as I held it I felt there was something wrong.

Very light, VERY sharp edges on bracelet, green grunge on crown and crown tube (unlike his clean listing pics). Missing the winding stem. Oh, and no model/serial number on caseback (as on his listing pics)

I've raised a return request stating it's not authentic. So happens he has listed more.

[bobm12]

Sorry to hear that ro63rto, I was waiting for a different surprise! I hope everything resolves to your satisfaction.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[ro63rto]

Sorry to hear that ro63rto, I was waiting for a different surprise! I hope everything resolves to your satisfaction.

Cheers,

Bob

Thanka Bob.

They have answered already and have agreed to take it back. Full refund inc return postage.

[bobm12]

Meno male, ro63rto! I'm glad everything is going OK.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[ro63rto]

Meno male, ro63rto! I'm glad everything is going OK.

Cheers,

Bob

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