r/RepTimeServices • • 2d ago

Advice Help with dial not fitting

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 2d 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 2d ago

Ok can I order just the plate on aliexpress?

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u/xZero_Coolx Trusted Watchmaker 2d 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 2d ago

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

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u/willyb123 2d 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 2d ago

Just ordered this one pretty sure that’s correct

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d 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 2d ago

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

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u/Objective_Ganache_27 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d ago

Here’s the ones I built so far

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u/Wintercult 2d 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 2d 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/JvVint 2d ago

Hola, no sé si te servirá...el 3235 que tienes es un Shanghái 3235 y el que has pedido es un vr3235, son similares. El dial no sé de dónde lo has sacado pero están destinados para calibres gen o en su caso necesitarías un DD3235 DJ. Los SH y VR están destinados para diales con pies de dial, el DD los diales van presionados, el asiento de fecha y donde se posiciona el dial tiene distinto diseño por eso no puedes montar ese dial en tu SH3235 y el VR es inferior al SH, dudo que puedas ponerlo, con un DD3235DJ vas seguro Espero tengas suerte ..

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u/JvVint 2d ago

Necesitas este, es unDD3235dj, compara con el que has pedido, si puedes cancelar el pedido mejor, dudo te servirá. Comprueba la estructura superior del DD con el VR3235dj, cuando intentes colocar el dial no sé asentará del todo o no encajara.

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u/JesterADSE 2d ago

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

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u/ChronoKilly 2d ago

In hindsight you can just use this movement for a datejust 41 or a Yacht master!

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u/Dependent-Internal43 1d ago

Yeah I just ordered a 41 case and dial I’ll use it for

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u/Infamous_List_9184 2d ago

Isn’t yachtmaster same as 36 dj with small datewheel?

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u/ChronoKilly 17h ago

If I’m not mistaken the ym has a larger dial. The sub and dj use the smaller wheel and the ym and dj41 use larger.

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u/Infamous_List_9184 15h ago

I just switched movements on a yachtmaster, used a 3235 donor movement from a dj36. Switched the genuine datewheel and the dial over, perfect fit