Little insight as to how it all works

[usman330]

Good post. RIP Robert

 

[honitel]

Thanks for clearing it up.

 

[honitel]

Very well said.

 

[tmarshl]

Thanks for the insights. This helps a lot!

 

[jotun0881]

Hello all,

I am new to the forum and trying to read up on basic information. This post helped a lot and I hope I can ask a relevant, if fairly basic question, that goes with the flow of the post.

I am looking to purchase an IWC replica but I've done research and the 7750 movement seems unreliable with the seconds @6 o'clock. So can't buy that one and must go quartz if I want that watch.

Now, to this purpose, and in the greater scheme of things, the question is:

Is the movement the only major 'responsible' for the cost difference? (quartz - 75$, 7750 - 318$). In other words, does a lower priced movement also go with less quality craftsmanship - what else is in the price difference ?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Fiddo]

Hello all,

I am new to the forum and trying to read up on basic information. This post helped a lot and I hope I can ask a relevant, if fairly basic question, that goes with the flow of the post.

I am looking to purchase an IWC replica but I've done research and the 7750 movement seems unreliable with the seconds @6 o'clock. So can't buy that one and must go quartz if I want that watch.

Now, to this purpose, and in the greater scheme of things, the question is:

Is the movement the only major 'responsible' for the cost difference? (quartz - 75$, 7750 - 318$). In other words, does a lower priced movement also go with less quality craftsmanship - what else is in the price difference ?

Thank you in advance.

In some cases the price can be driven by a lower quality case, a mineral crystal as opposed to the sapphire crystal etc.. Ask your question in the IWC section------------> http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/forumdisplay.php/iwc-international-watch-55 Someone with more specific knowledge of the model your looking for may be able to provide better information.

 

[clevelandy]

Thank you to the mods for keeping this type of post up. Gaining this type if insight is helpful, realizing that our knowledge and passion can live on is kinda a sobering reminder.

 

[dimko61]

thanks for all the great input!
This is grate insight to why things are the way they are.

it's great info for a beginner like myself.

 

[rhp1462]

Good read.


Sent from my calculator using nothing

 

[smooth0]

Awesome Post

Thanks Robert you really answered questions well.
Can you help me find where to post for WTB?
I have been emailing dealers but no luck.
Chris

 

[Relaxman]

Thanks Robert you really answered questions well.
Can you help me find where to post for WTB?
I have been emailing dealers but no luck.
Chris

Really

 

[phillycheez]

Knowing how Robert would handle such a question he's probably rolling in his grave right now.

 

[tommy_boy]

Knowing how Robert would handle such a question he's probably rolling in his grave right now.

Perhaps rolling with laughter? I truly miss his posts.

 

[fe22ari]

Robert was a good guy, sadly missed.

Soppy post, never met him.


Sent using The Force

 

[jd7272]

Great insite to the whole businesss, thanks

 

[stuntastic]

Very good info thanks for sharing

 

[nute]

Very helpful, thanks.

 

[noah s]

Rest in peace Robert.

 

[Obewan]

Fantastic information, this is what I love about this site, people are so generous to share their knowledge. Though I have spent most of the weekend on here and spent a few thousand on watches (in my imagination !) I am still struggling with the technical stuff and I wondered if there was a posting or document which described things like the different movements, 7750/2836, 21j, ETA, cloned ETA, etc.
Thanks in advance.

 

[tommy_boy]

Fantastic information, this is what I love about this site, people are so generous to share their knowledge. Though I have spent most of the weekend on here and spent a few thousand on watches (in my imagination !) I am still struggling with the technical stuff and I wondered if there was a posting or document which described things like the different movements, 7750/2836, 21j, ETA, cloned ETA, etc.
Thanks in advance.

We have a subforum for you: http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/forumdisplay.php/movements-61