Is There A TD Who Sells Primarily Reps With Swiss Movements???

[WSL3333]

I see when i go to TD sites the availability of swiss movement options is spotty and inconsistent...are there any dealers that only sell reps with swiss mvts???...or is there a way to search for only swiss mvt options on the TD sites???

Decided I only want to buy reps with swiss now.

 

[tommy_boy]

You did not come to that decision based on the recommendations of many experienced forum members. The clones are respected as the better value. And in some cases, there is serious concern that you will pay a serious premium expecting to receive a brand new eta movement only to find that it's a reconditioned one, or a clone.

Heck, Swatch is making it hard for genuine Swiss and German brands to get these movements. Selitta s having a hard time keeping up.

That said, pick your dealer, then pick your watch. What you have observed as to Swiss movement availability applies to all dealers, IMO.

 

[458spider]

"Buy whatever the f*ck u wanna buy!"
Quote by Twinmuscleworkout aka Hodgetwins aka Mr fellas and Mr striations aka BBC

 

[revhrd]

Bk sells rolex with sellita movements.

 

[flyr]

How many different watches are you going to buy? Sounds like a pile of them if you don't have time to look at everything available and pick out the ones available with "swiss" movements. I find half the enjoyment of making a purchase is looking at all that's out there and then doing further research to find a consensus of fellow enthusiasts on which movement is a better buy. You may limit your choices unnecessarily by insisting on one country of movement origin, and may not receive a fully Swiss product in the end after all.

 

[mitchbaria]

You did not come to that decision based on the recommendations of many experienced forum members. The clones are respected as the better value. And in some cases, there is serious concern that you will pay a serious premium expecting to receive a brand new eta movement only to find that it's a reconditioned one, or a clone.

Heck, Swatch is making it hard for genuine Swiss and German brands to get these movements. Selitta s having a hard time keeping up.

That said, pick your dealer, then pick your watch. What you have observed as to Swiss movement availability applies to all dealers, IMO.

+1 solid advise!

 

[WSL3333]

You did not come to that decision based on the recommendations of many experienced forum members. The clones are respected as the better value. And in some cases, there is serious concern that you will pay a serious premium expecting to receive a brand new eta movement only to find that it's a reconditioned one, or a clone.

Heck, Swatch is making it hard for genuine Swiss and German brands to get these movements. Selitta s having a hard time keeping up.

That said, pick your dealer, then pick your watch. What you have observed as to Swiss movement availability applies to all dealers, IMO.

While I appreciate others members opinions, I have held both asian and swiss mvts in reps and hands down the swiss feel much better...just from the feel its easily worth an extra 120.00 to me...might not be true for anyone else but for me it is...hence I was asking thus question.

Anyone know of a TD that sells a Hublot Big Bang with swiss mvt???

 

[tommy_boy]

Since I was quoted here, let me clarify what I intended to convey, which is not merely my opinion: There is significant input from a variety of members over the years that more than suggests that the movements we get that are indentified as eta movements are in fact either Asian clones or refurbished eta movements. The clones have a good reputation, as far as I can tell. The A21J movement is not what we refer to as a clone, by the way. The term "clone" refers to a Chinese-made version of an eta movement such as the 2836.

You might do well to conduct more research before you purchase your desired rep. Best of luck.

 

[DVNE]

While I appreciate others members opinions, I have held both asian and swiss mvts in reps and hands down the swiss feel much better...just from the feel its easily worth an extra 120.00 to me...might not be true for anyone else but for me it is...hence I was asking thus question.

Anyone know of a TD that sells a Hublot Big Bang with swiss mvt???

I really don't understand this "feels better" part. I own a few watches with asian clone 2836/2824 and ETA 2836/2824 and 2846... They don't "feel" any different. Weight wise they are exactly the same. BPH wise- they are identical (except for the 2846 of course)...

 

[gtanak]

Can u ever be sure you're getting swiss just by being told it is? And paying for it? So if some parts were mixed clone/asian... Will u ever know till u get it serviced?
Get asian, buy a Real Swiss Eta mvmt and have it swapped in by a trusted modder. That's 100% for me

 

[Fiddo]

Since I was quoted here, let me clarify what I intended to convey, which is not merely my opinion: There is significant input from a variety of members over the years that more than suggests that the movements we get that are indentified as eta movements are in fact either Asian clones or refurbished eta movements. The clones have a good reputation, as far as I can tell. The A21J movement is not what we refer to as a clone, by the way. The term "clone" refers to a Chinese-made version of an eta movement such as the 2836.

You might do well to conduct more research before you purchase your desired rep. Best of luck.

+1

 

[Fiddo]

While I appreciate others members opinions, I have held both asian and swiss mvts in reps and hands down the swiss feel much better...just from the feel its easily worth an extra 120.00 to me...might not be true for anyone else but for me it is...hence I was asking thus question.

Anyone know of a TD that sells a Hublot Big Bang with swiss mvt???

How do they "feel" better?

 

[cybee]

I see when i go to TD sites the availability of swiss movement options is spotty and inconsistent....

Given that maxim would you believe a dealer that told you he or she sells reps only with genuine Eta movements? :shlug:

 

[WSL3333]

Given that maxim would you believe a dealer that told you he or she sells reps only with genuine Eta movements? :shlug:

Let me ask you a question, if I wanted a swiss movement, would the odds be higher of getting a swiss mvt if I pay a TD for a "supposed" swiss mvt such as the SW200 Sellitta?...or a stated Asian 2824 or 7750??

:facepalm::facepalm:

There are no guarantees in life...I dont even know if I will wake up tomorrow......but I like my odds better if a TD says there is swiss mvt in there whether its used, modified, or flat out stolen...especially true if I dont really care whether I pay an extra 120.00...like this risk is any different than buying a rep to begin with.

Not sure why all the animosity when someone is willing to pay the extra 120.00 knowing I might be getting garbage.

 

[tommy_boy]

Clearly, my friend, you need to do more research.

Honestly.

The more you post, the more you indicate that more research is to your benefit.

No animosity. Just my opinion.

 

[WSL3333]

Clearly, my friend, you need to do more research.

Honestly.

The more you post, the more you indicate that more research is to your benefit.

No animosity. Just my opinion.

Bro,

No need to patronize me...seriously...the more you post the more condescending you become, even if its done in a clandestine way...does it really matter to you if I want to pay an extra 120.00 for a "possible" swiss movement?...do I really need to research why I like the swiss mvts?...really?...considering I just sold a gen Breitling Blackbird, JLC Master Compr Diving chrono and non-chrono within the past year...have a rep
Panerai Arktos with POS asian mvt, just bought a IWM Aquatimer with asian 7750 and JLC NSD with sw200 all within past month, I think I know what I like by now.

Not trying to be rude but I asked a pretty simple question...I didnt ask for a debate between supposed swiss mvts vs asian clones...for 90% of you guys Im sure you love the asian clones and thats great, but its just not for me.

Hope the moderators lock or delete this thread as its becoming quite inane and pointless now...now, that is something we can all agree on!...:cheers:

 

[TESLA760]

I still want to know how they "feel better".

People are trying to educate you, but you keep arguing.

 

[gtanak]

Hey.. U did start a pointless thread to begin with.. What were u expecting to get out of it?

 

[trailboss99]

I am yet to see a fake SW-200 in a rep, yet.
I have seen a lose ETA clone with SW-200 markings but that should be obvious as there differences betwixt an ETA and a SW-200

I still want to know how they "feel better".

Even wound a gen ETA? Silky smooth they are.

 

[WSL3333]

Hey.. U did start a pointless thread to begin with.. What were u expecting to get out of it?

Hmm...maybe an answer?...:facepalm:...doesnt matter if the answer is "I have several TD's who have this" to a "no, that doesnt exist"...but the patronizing debate between asian clones vs swiss mvts I can do without.

I find it odd that people wouldnt be able to tell a swiss eta or valjoux vs asian clone...even I can tell the difference.