laco miyota with eta 2824 movement

[ajih]

hi,
i found this guy swapping the miyota and tranplant an eta 2824 into the casing.. any comment?

the link is here:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/i-changed-laco-miyota-movement-eta2824-277403.html

[hanz079]

You can actually buy a Laco pilot with an ETA movement.
Unless you have the skills to do it, might as well buy it.

[ck77]

Modification works need to be done.
Like hanz said, might as well get an ETA version Laco.

[jacky8888]

what is wrong with Miyota?...
Miyota is a very reliable movement...
Why change?

[STT1987]

He does it because he can do it... Frankly, it's a waste of time and money IMHO.

[Enkidu]

hi,
i found this guy swapping the miyota and tranplant an eta 2824 into the casing.. any comment?

the link is here:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/i-changed-laco-miyota-movement-eta2824-277403.html

This is rather interesting actually. Sometimes, although a different movement may fit into the same watch case, the feet of the dial may not go into the movement and the hands may not be re-attached that easily after the movement swap. Even within the same brand and same model-line the movement may not be readily swapped. For example, if I remember correctly, the Rolex GMT 1675 dial cannot be fitted into a Rolex GMT 16750 movement. I am not sure how much modification this guy's watchmaker did to the crown stem etc. If it takes lots of mod work, I will probably not go ahead with the project, not because it's a waste of time and money, but the mod work may cause damage to the ETA movement.     

[ck77]

hi,
i found this guy swapping the miyota and tranplant an eta 2824 into the casing.. any comment?

the link is here:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/i-changed-laco-miyota-movement-eta2824-277403.html

This is rather interesting actually. Sometimes, although a different movement may fit into the same watch case, the feet of the dial may not go into the movement and the hands may not be re-attached that easily after the movement swap. Even within the same brand and same model-line the movement may not be readily swapped. For example, if I remember correctly, the Rolex GMT 1675 dial cannot be fitted into a Rolex GMT 16750 movement. I am not sure how much modification this guy's watchmaker did to the crown stem etc. If it takes lots of mod work, I will probably not go ahead with the project, not because it's a waste of time and money, but the mod work may cause damage to the ETA movement.     

Enkidu is right. And also the competence of the watchmaker.

[cheelun]

what is wrong with Miyota?...
Miyota is a very reliable movement...
Why change?

I tend to disagree.  I owned a Laco Miyota for 2+ years.  It is still my daily beater and I wear it daily from 7am to 8pm.  I find that watch is at least 1 minute slow per day ....

I suppose if one likes the dial and casing but is stuck with a non-accurate movement, one can opt to change just the movement ....

[ajih]

i owned a Laco miyota as well..and like hanz079 said, might as well go for eta instead..but i really think this is something interesting knowing dat the eta actually fit into the miyota case (with a bit of modification of course) and sit like it meant for the case..

also, ck77 said its shows the competence of the watchmaker.. i find not many of our watchmaker are willing to do this kind of transplant as it is a time consuming job..besides the movement worth only couple of hundred bucks online..

[chrisyen]

If I buy the laco
I will buy the laco with eta movement straight

Reason - the laco with eta hv better spec n design
Not just the movement if u are aware!!!

Nothing wrong with miyota, it's a gd solid reliable work horse...
A min slow a day consistently is not a big problem, if some times fast some time slow then problem
Yesterday I heard a top Swiss brand charge near rm10k service a Malaysian watch, but it nvr run accurately when they send back, the beat is irregular... As compare to any cheap seiko citizen that fitted with their workhorse movement !

Fit a new eta in to the case for miyota? if im a watchmaker also i dont want to do!!!

1. I need to modify parts (case ring change? mounting screw? hands? dial mounting ? )
    To achieve all these, how much you willing to pay? N all modification works expose to risk of damaging original parts, if damaged, m i going to compensate you?
I may not able to find ori parts! Further modify?

2. Once done, tomoro you move n let say watch stop or going slow... U send to another watchmaker, when not his work, he will talk bad bout me for sure, used fake parts n bla bla bla

3. Modification time can't be estimate, don't know how to quote u really... So many simple job out there!!!