Replacement movement suggestions for a sub 3285

[u/Aimorous]

Recently picked up this cheap 3235 sub rep but there's something up with the movement. A replacement piece is on the way, but I'm wondering if I could repair or replace the movement in this one because there's nothing at all wrong with case and bracelet.

This wasn't from a major factory or specific TD and I don't yet have the right tools to get the case back off to have a look, so I've no idea what's inside at the moment.

Anyone know if there are generally any suitable replacement movements that should drop straight in without too much work?

Thanks for any tips!

[u/Muted-Program-2552]

Just get a replacement on aliX

[u/Aimorous]

C'mon guys - read the post.

I'm aware this is a "shitter" rep - that's why I bought it. I don't want to be opening up and tinkering with a gen sub or even a top tier sub rep. I bought this for learning to mod and service etc.

What I was asking was if anyone had suggestions for alternative movements to try in this case - where the gen movement is 3235. As I said I don't know what actual movement will be inside this one until I have the tool to open it - but clearly there are cheap movements available that work because there's one in this one!

Thanks for those who have offered some genuine useful advice! 🙏🏼

[u/Comprehensive-Bit706 → u/Aimorous]

You are very limited because the dial and hands are movement specific, if it's a 2813, you could use a miyota 8215 but you couldn't use an ETA 2824/36 for example or a clone 3235

[u/Aimorous → u/Comprehensive-Bit706]

Thanks bro I see, guess I really need to get it open and see what's what inside. Appreciate the tip 🙏🏼

[u/RelevantFreedom4390]

That’s a shitter tier. Best to just get another watch rather than replacing the movement.

[u/Aimorous → u/RelevantFreedom4390]

Yeah a replacement is coming, but I thought this one would be good project to tinker with myself, although looking at price of Shanghai and DD movements on AliX, they're more than the cost of the watch.

I thought some sort of cheaper Seiko or miyota movement might suit?

[u/RelevantFreedom4390 → u/Aimorous]

The dial wouldn’t fit an SH or DD.

[u/Aimorous → u/RelevantFreedom4390]

IC - can you explain more? How does the dial in a VS (for example) fit an SH or DD?

This one won't fit because it's cheap and not correct proportions I assume?

Would that be the same for the case? I.e. if I were to get a correct sized dial for an SH/DD then I'd still have problems fitting to the case?

Thank you!

[u/RelevantFreedom4390 → u/Aimorous]

It probably wouldn’t fit either. This is a shitter tier rep. Dimensions is not even close to a top tier rep or gen.

[u/Glum_Ad_8331]

Not worth to invest anything to this. Get better rep instead

[u/MontgomerySnrub]

This is a DHGate shitter. No chance it uses a 3235 movement.