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Post by SteveX on Nov 30, 2014 11:05:04 GMT -8
I have wanted one of the SLR001 "quartz monsters" for awhile, good examples seem to fetch pretty high prices.  I saw one that was a sample watch right before it ended, threw what I thought was a lowish bid at it, and ended up winning it. THEN I went to look for a movement, I guess these aren't easy to source. A case of not doing my homework first. FINISHED BAY AUCTION LINKSo... Anyone know where to get a 8F35 movement?? Or, anyone know if there is a drop in alternative, or...?? Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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Post by cd_god on Nov 30, 2014 16:47:20 GMT -8
I guess it depends on if you want it to be all original (or at least correct) or you just want a running watch which may not have a perpetual calender movement.
Same thing for Kinetics where the capacitor has been replaced with a battery.
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Post by seikoholic on Nov 30, 2014 23:19:49 GMT -8
I have one downstairs I believe. Definitely an 8F perpetual calendar, definitely running.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Dec 1, 2014 2:45:01 GMT -8
Lol...I saw that case, and didn't bid because I knew getting an 8F35 movement would be a bear.  |
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Post by mwbuss8 on Dec 1, 2014 5:51:46 GMT -8
Lol...I saw that case, and didn't bid because I knew getting an 8F35 movement would be a bear. Get an 8f32 to fill the void while you hunt down the real deal. From what I understand they're very similar, with the biggest difference being a stronger stepper motor in the 35 to drive the larger hands in varying temperatures. The 32 would certainly get it going on your wrist though. They're much more common and, with a little hunting, can be found quite reasonably (If I remember correctly, mine was $20 and when it had a few unlisted issues I accepted a 50% refund). |
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Post by SteveX on Dec 1, 2014 11:15:56 GMT -8
Lol...I saw that case, and didn't bid because I knew getting an 8F35 movement would be a bear. Get an 8f32 to fill the void while you hunt down the real deal. From what I understand they're very similar, with the biggest difference being a stronger stepper motor in the 35 to drive the larger hands in varying temperatures. The 32 would certainly get it going on your wrist though. They're much more common and, with a little hunting, can be found quite reasonably (If I remember correctly, mine was $20 and when it had a few unlisted issues I accepted a 50% refund). Geeze, yeah now I realize it isn't a common movement. I was thinking I could just pick up a less desirable perp calendar watch with the 8F35 movement, but the 8F32 seems to be the standard. Heck I got a watch that was received in a lot that has the 8F32 (don't know if it works) but as mwbuss8 said apparently the 32 isn't as robust of a movement. |
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Post by SteveX on Dec 1, 2014 11:20:09 GMT -8
I have one downstairs I believe. Definitely an 8F perpetual calendar, definitely running. Oh and hey Spencer, let me know if yours is a 8F35, that is if you want to part with it. I suppose I could just wear around a non working sample watch for awhile until I get it sorted out...! If anyone asked me the time, it would always be 10:09!! |
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Post by mikeyt on Dec 1, 2014 13:20:27 GMT -8
Would an 8F56 work? I have one here, doing nothing.
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Post by SteveX on Dec 1, 2014 13:36:08 GMT -8
Would an 8F56 work? I have one here, doing nothing. Hmmm.. I dunno? Some quick goggling indicates the 8F56 has GMT functionality.... Extra hand, not sure that would matter? Let me goggle around some more.... |
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Post by mikeyt on Dec 1, 2014 13:39:15 GMT -8
If it will work, it's yours. One caveat, the battery is dead.
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Post by seikoholic on Dec 1, 2014 14:00:21 GMT -8
Would an 8F56 work? I have one here, doing nothing. I believe the one I have is the same - 8F56 - but i can't tell because the battery is in the way and it's a working movement. |
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Post by mikeyt on Dec 1, 2014 15:09:05 GMT -8
Would an 8F56 work? I have one here, doing nothing. I believe the one I have is the same - 8F5 The 8F56 has four hands. I suspect that it will be taller than the others. |
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Post by SteveX on Dec 8, 2014 13:52:26 GMT -8
Well, my new Seiko paperweight arrived....! Cool watch.  Here is what is inside of it... Marked 8F32...!?  Are these movements non working? Just acting as a dial/hand holder? Oh well. Suppose maybe one day it will be up and running.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 14:29:47 GMT -8
It looks like there is a large blob of grease or oil right on the end of the seconds pinion. I hope it isn't glue!
The 8f32 is completely swappable with the 8f35. The main difference is the 8f35 has jeweled pinions in some places the 8f32 doesn't. That can apparently play into the 8f32 stopping in low temperatures; ie just above freezing.
A quick search on the net brings up a couple of similar finds with 8f32 movements discovered in 8f35 labeled watches. The 8f32 will get 10 years out of a battery while the 8f35 supposedly only gets 8 years. No idea why the difference because the parts that drive the hands are the same in all 8f series watches.
This one looks to be in good condition so a proper cleaning and relube may take care of it unless some hack has been in there and damaged the coil.
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Post by SteveX on Dec 8, 2014 14:41:06 GMT -8
It looks like there is a large blob of grease or oil right on the end of the seconds pinion. I hope it isn't glue! The 8f32 is completely swappable with the 8f35. The main difference is the 8f35 has jeweled pinions in some places the 8f32 doesn't. That can apparently play into the 8f32 stopping in low temperatures; ie just above freezing. A quick search on the net brings up a couple of similar finds with 8f32 movements discovered in 8f35 labeled watches. The 8f32 will get 10 years out of a battery while the 8f35 supposedly only gets 8 years. No idea why the difference because the parts that drive the hands are the same in all 8f series watches. This one looks to be in good condition so a proper cleaning and relube may take care of it unless some hack has been in there and damaged the coil. Could be glue, most descriptions of Sample cases for sale says it "may have a destroyed movement inside" or something to that effect. Bastards. |
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Post by cd_god on Dec 8, 2014 20:40:01 GMT -8
Well, my new Seiko paperweight arrived....! Cool watch. Here is what is inside of it... Marked 8F32...!? Are these movements non working? Just acting as a dial/hand holder? Oh well. Suppose maybe one day it will be up and running. Congrats on actually getting a movement inside of a sample case  I would send it to w qualified watch master to make it right since it is a rare movement as you have already found. |
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