Japan OS Chronograph!?

[SeW800]

Hi,

I'm really new to this forum (and the whole watch thing... I've only owned two gen watches to date).

Anyway, I'm planning on buying this watch: http://www.timeshops.net/TG6375_-_T..._Dial_SS_-_JAPAN_OS_Chronograph_270019-98.htm

And it says that it uses a Japan OS Chronograph for movement? But I read all the tutorials on this website, and there is no mentioning of such a movement. So, can anyone comment on whether or not it is good/reliable? Also, does anyone have any experience with this watch model?

Thanks!

 

[KBH]

Miyota OS-20 movement probably. Very good, reliable and inexpensive quartz movement.

 

[SeW800]

So I guess that's better than a 21J?

 

[alvinado]

the subdials are working for this model...

But you may want to consider a model with asian 7750 movement...

 

[Fiddo]

So I guess that's better than a 21J?

A 21J is a basic movement and usually pretty good. However, it can't run all of those subdials.... a quartz can. A 7750 auto movement can run the subdials as well...it will cost more though.

 

[sconehead]

Miyota OS-20 movement probably. Very good, reliable and inexpensive quartz movement.

Barry, you need to spend more time on something other than reps! 8)

 

[SeW800]

Ok, so in conclusion, the main difference between the Japan OS quartz and the A-7750 is that the latter one is automatic?

But, my main question still is, which one is the most reliable movement? Because all I really want is a nice looking Tag Heuer that will display hours and minutes for at least an year or so. Subdials and chrono features are really just secondary

 

[Fiddo]

Ok, so in conclusion, the main difference between the Japan quartz and tha A-7750 is that the latter one is automatic?

But, my main question still is, which one is the most reliable movement? Because all I really want is a nice looking Tag Heuer that will display hours and minutes for at least an year or so. Subdials and chrono features are really just secondary

If you want most reliable....quartz.

 

[SeW800]

Wow, you guys are pretty fast to reply around here

 

[alvinado]

if you want something that is similar to the gen, then asuian 7750.

So reliability vs closeness to gen, it is your chioce

 

[fakemaster]

The most relabble movement is the one you take care of.

 

[Spiccato]

Hiya SeW....

The Miyota movement in that watch (OS10, maybe?) is excellent. Dead dependable, runs perfectly until it need a new battery. As a quartz movement, it uses battery power to
move the hands...not a mechanical apparatus.
The 7750 being spoken of here is also excellent. Very dependable, however it should be serviced as soon as you get the watch.

If you want something like a daily driver or workhorse timepiece, where you can put it in the drawer, come back to it a week later, and it still has all the subdials set and running, then by all means get the quartz.
If you want something more esoteric and somewhat more emotionally satisfying, where it looks, feels, and runs more like the real thing, and don't mind the servicing cost and resetting the complications when it runs down, get the 7750.
IMHO the only thing you should not get (in this watch) is the 21j auto.
Save that for the non-stopwatch models.

I'd bet everyone here has quartz daily drivers. I do. My sons borrow my watches, too, so I'd rather have dependable inexpensive watches on their hands.
I have auto non-chrono watches that do the "emotionally satisfying" thing for me.

JMHO...your choice of that model with the OS movement is a good one!
Go for it!

 

[SeW800]

Thanks for the replies guys!

You've helped me made my mind, so I'll be definitely getting this cheaper version of the watch (with the Miyota quartz movement), to keep me company, while I'm collecting cash (money is hard to come by in university ) for the real gen version of this watch.

I figured, since I don't plan to own more different expensive watches, I should just buy one perfect gen, and keep it for a lifetime (with regular servicing and everything else).

 

[bestdressedwrist]

I cant access the link in the first post - anyone else having the same problem ?

OK Ignore this - its working now. Weird !

Nice choice of watch dude