Minute Machine Movement type

[RacerX]

The movement quit on my first generation Minute machine.. Just curious if anyone ha any specs on the original movement, jewler can replace, but the date window will be black #s on White, which isnt original.
Then Again I love this watch so maybe I should just do it for a one off.

Any info appreciated

 

[OakleyGuru379]

I know the current one is a Ronda 13 Jewel quartz, similar to the 12 Gauge. Not cheap to replace.

 

[RacerX]

Yeah it's gonna run me 300 + to use the one he located. Thanks for the info

 

[mjt42]

can you be more specific to what model movement is used and where one could be purchased. thanks.

 

[OakleyGuru379]

I would call Oakley to get the movement specs

 

[mjt42]

I would call Oakley to get the movement specs

ronda movements seem cheap to buy on ebay (item 311372124677); the 5040.B seems to my untrained eye to have the correct config of hands and the big date system. but as op says...the date wheels have reversed colours.....

 

[rthomas218]

It is a ronda 5040 B with custom color date wheels.

 

[mjt42]

@RacerX
have a look at eBay item 311372124677. could your jeweller switch the date wheels over to preserve original scheme?

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

@shofzr

 

[rthomas218]

It is very possible to change date wheels out, that will require a jeweler though. I should have taken more pictures with the movement out, but was just a clean. I swapped a movement in my gmt and left the date wheel on it. Most oakley movements are standard Swiss or seiko movements. They are under $100 on ebay. It is a lot of work though.