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Zodiac Cal 75 Date Disc 2585/1 alternative?

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Hi,

I would like to change the date disc on my Zodiac GMT (with Cal. 75). The date disc part number is 2585/1 and is quite difficult to find (or expensive). 

I am wondering if 2585/1 could be swapped with an ETA date disc (I have got several 28xx in my drawer) or any other?

Thanks,

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5 minutes ago, Nucejoe said:

Zodiac is AS made, I don't think any part of interchange with ETA.

OK. Thanks. 

Where can I look for a replacement  2585/1 date disc, if there are no alternatives?

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20 minutes ago, k3l3k said:

OK. Thanks. 

Where can I look for a replacement  2585/1 date disc, if there are no alternatives?

Have you checked with material houses, julesborel, cousins uk, ofri and the like.

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On 11/25/2020 at 10:27 PM, Nucejoe said:

Zodiac is AS made, I don't think any part of interchange with ETA.

While I wait for the date disc to arrive, could someone please help me on the winding rotor direction for this movement (Zodiac Cal 75) - is it bidirectional or unidirectional (clockwise or anti-clockwise)?

Thanks.

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1 hour ago, k3l3k said:

While I wait for the date disc to arrive, could someone please help me on the winding rotor direction for this movement (Zodiac Cal 75) - is it bidirectional or unidirectional (clockwise or anti-clockwise)?

Thanks.

Bidirectional. 

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On 11/25/2020 at 10:55 PM, Nucejoe said:

Have you checked with material houses, julesborel, cousins uk, ofri and the like.

The date disc (from ebay) arrived today. The part number on it is 2557/1 and not 2585/1 (which I ordered for Cal. 75). The seller says that 2557/1 will fit, but I am not sure as 2557/1 appears to be for other Zodiac caliber's (e.g. Cal. 86 day date model among others). Shall I return or press on with 2557/1? 

Any direction is much appreciated.

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