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Thread: What movements are compatible with 2824 stem height?

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    Quote Originally Posted by man of kent View Post
    Well, the dial is a whopping 27mm across (coming from a 35mm case). If the Rado case can accommodate this size dial, I'm happy to consider taking one off your hands. Let me know how much you want.

    I just checked and a standard Balboa dial is 26mm so I'm not sure if your dial might be a bit tight. It's your call mate but you're welcome to try it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    I just checked and a standard Balboa dial is 26mm so I'm not sure if your dial might be a bit tight. It's your call mate but you're welcome to try it.
    I reckon that might work as the outer edge of the dial is meant to be hidden. I could try it anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by man of kent View Post
    I reckon that might work as the outer edge of the dial is meant to be hidden. I could try it anyway.

    No worries. PM me your address and we're good to go.
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    If the Balboa case doesn't work you could always try a stainless steel case as they often need a movement holder for the 2824. I've got a couple of varieties knocking around in the drawer as options.
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    Hello mate,
    The Balboa case arrived this morning (thanks once again for your very kind and generous offer) and I tried swapping the dial; unfortunately, as you alluded to, its slightly too large, so I've decided to keep the dial and case original for the moment. Even put it on a nato, and actually, it doesn't look too bad.......

    Send me your full address and I'll send it back asap.
    Thanks once again.
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    If the Balboa case doesn't work you could always try a stainless steel case as they often need a movement holder for the 2824. I've got a couple of varieties knocking around in the drawer as options.
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    What a shame it didn't fit, although I think it looks great now anyway.
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    You can always turn the dial down to fit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lexvil View Post
    You can always turn the dial down to fit.
    I could, but this watch has sentimental value and it would seem like overstepping the mark to reduce the dial down. Its an interesting quandary though because it raises a question to me of what part of the watch holds the sentimental value, dial, movement, case? For me, its the dial. I am happy to change the hands, case etc, even the movement could be swapped (though I would struggle emotionally with that I think!) but as long as I still have the dial I'm comfortable.

    BTW, I am going to post the sub case to you on Monday morning. Hope that's ok.

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    Quote Originally Posted by man of kent View Post
    I could, but this watch has sentimental value and it would seem like overstepping the mark to reduce the dial down. Its an interesting quandary though because it raises a question to me of what part of the watch holds the sentimental value, dial, movement, case? For me, its the dial. I am happy to change the hands, case etc, even the movement could be swapped (though I would struggle emotionally with that I think!) but as long as I still have the dial I'm comfortable.

    BTW, I am going to post the sub case to you on Monday morning. Hope that's ok.
    I wouldn't mess with it is it has sentimental value, nothing else is off limits for me though. Looking forward to that case, always fun to build a watch to give away. Let me know the cost.

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