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Hi RWI Friends -
Recently ordered a couple Subs, including the illustrious ZZF V2 with the RXF (a new competitor, and supposed fusion between the XF and VSF factory). One of the most fascinating things reading through RXF review by Andrew from Trusty Time is this quote: "Factory says that they chose to make it with the Asian 2824 movement first, because it is a relatively more stable movement than the Asian 3135."
Wow - the RXF creators (a team specifically assembled to challenge ZZF) intentionally chose to use a movement that does not reflect Gen. For the sake of reliability. As a novice, this makes a lot of sense. What's the point of having a super clone if the actual timekeeping is sub-par.
To start the discussion, I pose two main questions:
(1) What do you think matters more: (a) having a correct 1:1 movement or (b) the movement's precision and reliability.
and
(2) Which movement do you think wins the Reliability battle?
There's an pretty good run-down here on Reddit. But I'd love your opinion. Is it the Asia ETA clones? A real Miyota movement modified? A 3135 clone after a service? Or something else? ---> assuming we're going for time-keeping as a #1 priority.
BONUS QUESTION:
Sellita - a famous swiss movement contract manufacturer - makes exact ETA movements, now that the patent has expired. They are highly accurate and indeed Sellita used to / still supplies movements and parts to the Swatch Group. For $150-something you can buy effectively a real off-patent ETA movement from Sellita.
What do you guys think of: buying Rep with A2824 asian clone, swap it for a Sellita SW200-1 --- a supposedly identical movement. In my newb opinion, this would give you the aesthetics and feel of a rep, but with real swiss timekeeping. C'mon look at that Sellita factory on youtube. Precision.
Thanks,
- Spence
Recently ordered a couple Subs, including the illustrious ZZF V2 with the RXF (a new competitor, and supposed fusion between the XF and VSF factory). One of the most fascinating things reading through RXF review by Andrew from Trusty Time is this quote: "Factory says that they chose to make it with the Asian 2824 movement first, because it is a relatively more stable movement than the Asian 3135."
Wow - the RXF creators (a team specifically assembled to challenge ZZF) intentionally chose to use a movement that does not reflect Gen. For the sake of reliability. As a novice, this makes a lot of sense. What's the point of having a super clone if the actual timekeeping is sub-par.
To start the discussion, I pose two main questions:
(1) What do you think matters more: (a) having a correct 1:1 movement or (b) the movement's precision and reliability.
and
(2) Which movement do you think wins the Reliability battle?
There's an pretty good run-down here on Reddit. But I'd love your opinion. Is it the Asia ETA clones? A real Miyota movement modified? A 3135 clone after a service? Or something else? ---> assuming we're going for time-keeping as a #1 priority.
BONUS QUESTION:
Sellita - a famous swiss movement contract manufacturer - makes exact ETA movements, now that the patent has expired. They are highly accurate and indeed Sellita used to / still supplies movements and parts to the Swatch Group. For $150-something you can buy effectively a real off-patent ETA movement from Sellita.
What do you guys think of: buying Rep with A2824 asian clone, swap it for a Sellita SW200-1 --- a supposedly identical movement. In my newb opinion, this would give you the aesthetics and feel of a rep, but with real swiss timekeeping. C'mon look at that Sellita factory on youtube. Precision.
Thanks,
- Spence