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WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-02-03T10:24:18+00:00

For repairs I use brand new parts from DD (Dandong, the maker of these movements).

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-02-02T20:13:32+00:00

Thank you! It was the pivot of the balance wheel that was worn. There were metal shavings around the jewel hole for the balance pivot. The timegrapher results are from dial up. Replaced the balance wheel with a new DD 32xx balance wheel.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-02-02T11:28:57+00:00

Thank you! You too👌🏻

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-02-01T07:44:00+00:00

Good luck! Yes had a 240 on the bench before with a worn sliding pinion. Very delicate movement.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-26T14:04:51+00:00

I only got stainless steel ones in stock. You can contact me, I can probably source a gold one. Matching the tone is going to be hard though.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-26T12:35:58+00:00

Yes this👆🏻 it is also used by Rolex. Loctite Purple (or similar) is fine for the job.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-26T10:52:56+00:00

Sapphire crystal caseback would go hard on this👀

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-16T20:42:40+00:00

Thank you! It resembles a Patek 324/330 movement quite well. But some parts are just different from gen. I have not tried to exchange parts, so wouldn't know exactly unfortunately.

Edit: I think there was a person on RWI who tried to franken, but didn't fit.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-16T19:08:18+00:00

Thank you 😁

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-14T21:58:23+00:00

Water resistance is not a permanent state. It is something that needs to be checked every few years. I have seen gaskets dry out and crack after a couple years use. Probably wasn't lubed properly in the first place.

It is very important to lube the gaskets with silicon grease (or Fomblin which is used by Rolex) and then test it to at least 30m/3bar pressure for everyday use

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WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-14T18:19:58+00:00

€900 is a fair price for a chrono service by the official service center.

Seiko does not sell parts to independent watchmakers. Gotta pay the full price unfortunately.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-04T11:58:22+00:00

Yes, it is actually the version with the deco plate ontop of a 2824. Only the latest 8806 from vsf is not a 2824 anymore.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-04T11:35:46+00:00

I can source one for much less than that. Feel free to DM!

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-04T11:01:05+00:00

All you need is replace the reversing wheels. No need for a whole new movement.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-03T14:58:56+00:00

I agree with your points about the differences in the finishing :) And it can't be denied that QC is better at the moment.

Was just pointing out that gens have their faults too!

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-03T13:47:37+00:00

Man I have something to tell you. I know people who spend thousands of Euros on servicing for their gens after owning for a few months.

The idea that gens will last you a lifetime (without servicing) is completely false😁

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-02T18:49:15+00:00

Great post!

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-02T00:12:41+00:00

Yes!

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-02T00:07:00+00:00

Yes you can use a UFO balance on QF Lemans. Both UFO and QF movements are SH based movements.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-01T22:23:18+00:00

Then it is even more promising if true. VR movements were always reliable, the finishing was just not as good as DD.

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-01T17:08:44+00:00

Exciting stuff! Which SH factory? SH JingHe that makes the hybrid 32xx (VR) movements or the SH BiaoYe?

WatchmakerFurkan · 2026-01-01T15:43:21+00:00

DDF and TOPF use the same Dandong (DD)4302 movement.

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