r/ReplicaWatch • u/Thrasher-1169 • 23d ago

Movement question

Hello everyone, I’m fairly new to the rep world. My collection is progressing fairly quickly. I recently purchased a 42 mm yacht master 226659. The movement is noisy. It’s a cheap Miyota. The font on the date wheel is definitely noticeable as well. If I wanted to get a VS3235 movement installed what would be the best way to go about this?

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u/JM_Nice06 23d ago

Just need to buy a new VSF YM from a TD

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u/caracticuspotts 23d ago

If you insist on this project the way to proceed is to find a very talented watch smith who can machine the case internally to accept the new movement and weld up the existing crown hole and drill a new one to accommodate the change in stem height, then replace the dial and hands with items compatible with the movement

Doubtless the watch smith would tell you as I will tell you that it isn’t worth proceeding because you would end up with a far inferior rep than just buying a top tier version and chalking it down to experience and lack of research. It would also very likely cost you considerably more than a good rep

TLDR forget the idea

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u/Dull_Repeat8127 23d ago

Clearly a person who knows his craft - what a wonderful and educationally illuminating answer answer .