Hi all,
Excellent forum...have done loads of reading but would appreciate your expert opinion on my first purchase dilemma please ( or referral to any existing thread that I missed).
Have spotted an ultimate PO 42 from a TD (from another forum) as I could not see anything similar item on TD websites of this forum. (I would welcome any PMs from our TDs without website if they have similar item in stock).
However my question is
1. shall I take the Asian 4813 movement or the ETA 2824...I have to stretch my budget and risk problem with customs etc so dont really want to spend hundreds extra for my first purchase. is it really worth it? Does the body of a rep last long enough to reap the benefit of a better movement? If the rep normally lasts a lifetime with enough care, I dont mind shelling out extra for a quality swiss movement. Or is an asian movement as good and reliable.
( here I am looking for your experience of using a good rep for 5-6 years and I am clearly confused)
2. Are leather straps long lasting and authentic or shall I go for SS. Will SS rust in hot humid condition?
Thanks for your help, specially on deciding on movement.
With ETA and shipping, the cost is coming to £200+ which is quite a lot, specially if the item gets seized by customs.... dont want to loose that amount of money.
Please excuse if I have made any mistakes by posting this...I have immense respect for the knowledgeable members here.
thanks
Excellent forum...have done loads of reading but would appreciate your expert opinion on my first purchase dilemma please ( or referral to any existing thread that I missed).
Have spotted an ultimate PO 42 from a TD (from another forum) as I could not see anything similar item on TD websites of this forum. (I would welcome any PMs from our TDs without website if they have similar item in stock).
However my question is
1. shall I take the Asian 4813 movement or the ETA 2824...I have to stretch my budget and risk problem with customs etc so dont really want to spend hundreds extra for my first purchase. is it really worth it? Does the body of a rep last long enough to reap the benefit of a better movement? If the rep normally lasts a lifetime with enough care, I dont mind shelling out extra for a quality swiss movement. Or is an asian movement as good and reliable.
( here I am looking for your experience of using a good rep for 5-6 years and I am clearly confused)
2. Are leather straps long lasting and authentic or shall I go for SS. Will SS rust in hot humid condition?
Thanks for your help, specially on deciding on movement.
With ETA and shipping, the cost is coming to £200+ which is quite a lot, specially if the item gets seized by customs.... dont want to loose that amount of money.
Please excuse if I have made any mistakes by posting this...I have immense respect for the knowledgeable members here.
thanks