Beware that "Made in Japan" does not mean that you have a Japanese-style mechanism
If after reading my guide you are still unsure what type of movement you need,
you are welcome to send me your original mechanism and hands and I will select the correct one for you.
There is a small charge for this service
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Quartz movements for Japanese-style push-fit hands.
Professional quality (CE RoHS certificate).
UK Seller
Please check these dimensions to see if your hands will fit:
Hour hand fitting Ø 5.5mm
Minute hand fitting is Ø 3.6mm
......and please read my guide for more info and look at the pictures
Below is a List of Compatible Manufacturers, but ...
always check the hands-shafts' diameters to ensure compatibility
Baitu (China), E23, HA3268, Santai 5168, SH9168, 5168-S, UA, OStar, M2188, Y888X, J6188, Seiko, S-Times (China), T-Found, M2188, Takehope (Taiwan), Movebest H5158S, .. etc,
Max dial thickness suitability for:
VERY SHORT, 9mm, "Silent", sweep seconds = Snap-fit - There is no thread - Extra quiet, virtually silent
SHORT, 13mm, standard ticking model = up to 3mm dial or snap-fit
SHORT, 13mm, "Silent", sweep-seconds = up to 3mm dial or snap-fit - Extra quiet, virtually silent
MEDIUM-SHORT, "Silent" 14.5mm = up to 5mm dial - Extra quiet, Virtually Silent
MEDIUM-SHORT, 15mm = up to 5mm dial
MEDIUM, 16.5mm, sweep seconds = up to 6.5mm dial
MEDIUM, 17mm shaft = up to 7mm dial, high-torque available
MEDIUM-LONG, 18.5mm, sweep seconds = up to 8.5mm dial
LONG, 20mm, "Silent", sweep seconds = up to 10mm dial - Extra quiet, virtually silent
VERY LONG, 28mm shaft = up to 18mm dial, high
EXTRA LONG, 31mm shaft = up to 21mm dial
How to select the correct movement:
In general there are 3 common types of movements : European/German style, Japanese style and Chinese style.
The main feature that differentiates them is the ... hands fitting-shafts' dimensions and shape
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The European models are also identifiable by the long flanged nut, with exterior thread, that screws into the clock body to secure the mechanism (UTS, Hechinger, Hermle, Junghans, EL etc.)
1) European, hand fitting dimensions: Hour-shaft Ø4.95mm - Min-shaft is brass with oblong shape threaded end, 2.8 x 3.5mm.
The minute hand is secured by a nut .... link to the listing
European Variants – both hands are push-fitted ... (these models are less common)
1a) Round-Shaft, hand fitting dimensions: Hour-shaft Ø5mm - Minute-shaft Ø3.5mm ... see this listing
1b) Micro-Shaft, hand fitting dimensions: Hour Ø3.50 - Minute Ø2mm - Seconds Ø0.5mm ... see this listing
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The Chinese and Japanese models are very similar and easily identifiable, as they have a length of brass-thread fixed to the clock body and a nut that screws on it to secure it to the dial
2) Japanese: minute shaft Ø 3.6mm, hour shaft Ø 5.5mm push-fit hands ... you are viewing this listing
3) Chinese: minute shaft Ø 3.10mm, hour shaft Ø 5mm, push-fit hands ..... link to the listing
3a) Chinese "I" shaft: this model has the minute hand secured by a nut onto an aluminium or brass oblong fitting, very similar to the European one...
... but they cannot be confused, because the chinese one has the characteristic brass thread attached to the clock body.
Hand-fitting dimensions: Hour shaft Ø 5mm - Min shaft 2.8 x 4mm with M4 thread ... link to the listing
Additional Notes:
A) For a long life of the movement it is best to use a rechargeable battery.
B) Snap-fit movements: all movements are suited for snap-fitting, it does not make any difference whether they have a threaded shaft or not
C) When pushing the hands into place, it is advisable to support the back...as you could push the back-cover open.
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Foreign Buyers: so that the combined postage or other discounts can be applied without problems, it is advisable to log-in into your account through www.ebay.co.uk/ as often foreign buyers experience difficulties with these features.
To receive the discount you must make all your purchases in one single transaction ... by adding all the items to your basket, before you pay.
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For certain places I ask you to opt for Tracked and Signed delivery, otherwise I reserve the right to cancel the transaction ... Hawaii Islands, Puerto Rico, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Andorra, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and other places in Italy.
You can choose the cheaper Standard International postal rate, only if you declare that you assume the postal responsibility at your own risk ... if it does not arrive, it is your loss
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RETURNS and EXCHANGES FROM ABROAD : Please note that I will not refund any of the postal expenses
Thanks for viewing, any enquiries welcome