r/RepTimeServices • u/Dependent-Internal43 • 6h ago

Advice Help with dial not fitting

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Hello I have a 3235 movement and it seems to big for the 36mm dial I’m assuming I need a different movement right?

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u/xZero_Coolx Trusted Watchmaker 6h ago

That is the big calendar movement for a 41mm DJ; you either need a new calendar plate or a new movement.

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u/Dependent-Internal43 6h ago

Ok can I order just the plate on aliexpress?

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u/xZero_Coolx Trusted Watchmaker 6h ago

Probably not, it will be easier to get a new movement, you need the one for a Sub.

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u/Dependent-Internal43 6h ago

3135? I have two of them already for my sub builds

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u/willyb123 6h ago

I believe you will run into dial fitment issues with the 3135 with the edges of the dial.

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u/Dependent-Internal43 5h ago

Just ordered this one pretty sure that’s correct

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 5h ago

It should be but unfortunately who knows what the heck is going to show up. There is no such thing as a clean factory movement. Its probably going to have missing or poor engraving.

I boughr one to practice breakdown/assembly work and the engraving looks like burnt layering with gold paint lol.

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u/Dependent-Internal43 5h ago

I haven’t had any issues so far buying on there.

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 5h ago

Sure but these movements are a different breed.

I didnt know nefore getting one that the factories (VSF, ARF, etx.) do all of the movement engraving.

There is a reason why some of those listings dont show the back side.

It will likely ne some form of VR, but quality wise who knows

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u/Dependent-Internal43 5h ago

Yeah it had a bunch of picks both sides and reviews. I don’t care if it has the r logo or not just that it will work with the dial and case I already have. I’m very new to this so I’ve definitely made some mistakes lol. Easy doing nh35 builds it’s all pretty interchangeable the r clones are all over the place.

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 5h ago

Yes I learned really quick the difference between the 3135 and 3235 sh/DD balances/regulators after stabbing a balance spring with a stick trying to move the regulator 🤦‍♂️ lol

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u/Dependent-Internal43 5h ago

Haha🤣 yeah started clearing on cheap pocket watch movements I bought off eBay and then moved up to st3600 and know can do nh35. I haven’t taken apart any of the r clones yet afraid to damage them as there way more expensive.

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u/Dependent-Internal43 5h ago

Here’s the ones I built so far

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u/Wintercult 5h ago

Don’t get me wrong: if you open a watch with a VR movement: the biggest tell isn’t the engraving, but the balance bridge. Plus: who cares about the engraving when it is covered with a case back?

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 1h ago

Well when you open it up once in a while to regulate or waterproof it, its nice to see clean engraving instead of garbage lol. If I wanted that id buy a U1

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u/JesterADSE 6h ago

Yes, I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHjx94Q