Swiss or clone?

[greenjb]

So I just opened up my submariner, and I was wondering if anyone could see if this is a swiss movement or not?
Pictures aren't great, but its the best I could do for the time being.
It does say 2836-2 at the bottom of the ring, but figured I'd ask the forum.
-J

 

[Tucker]

You'll need to post a better picture of the shock jewel area. The "2836-2"means nothing.

 

[greenjb]

You'll need to post a better picture of the shock jewel area. The "2836-2"means nothing.

Thats what I thought, I'll get a better camera within a couple of days and post better pictures! Thanks

 

[greenjb]

So here I have some better pictures, if someone could help me figure out if this is a clone or a gen eta it would be great!

 

[greenjb]

You'll need to post a better picture of the shock jewel area. The "2836-2"means nothing.

Are these better?

 

[Raddave]

Are these better?

yes , thats a real ETA

 

[Rusty chain]

Damn! Nice pictures!

I have no idea though.

 

[greenjb]

yes , thats a real ETA

Thank you for the answer!
Do you happen to know what something like that is worth (ballpark)? Want to know if I did a good deal back in the day..
It's an everyday beater Sub.

 

[Raddave]

whats the movement worth ?

thats highly dependent on the condition .........

 

[greenjb]

Damn! Nice pictures!

I have no idea though.

Thanks! a crap iPhone with a 7 dollar camera add on from amazon!

 

[greenjb]

whats the movement worth ?

thats highly dependent on the condition .........

Yes, the movement.
How can I evaluate the condition of the movement? Take it to a watch repair guy and have him look at it, and maybe overhaul it?
The watch itself is pretty decent, except for some minor wear scratches and a bezel ring that is a little bent.

 

[Raddave]

100 usd

 

[greenjb]

100 usd

Well, then not a very good deal on my end...

 

[Rx4Time]

How much did you pay?

 

[greenjb]

How much did you pay?

Like $160 if I remember correctly, I messaged the member I bought it from to see if he had the info on where he got it - he'll tell me what I paid exactly!

 

[Rx4Time]

$160 for a sub with an ETA is a very good price! The 21j ones price up to that.

 

[greenjb]

$160 for a sub with an ETA is a very good price! The 21j ones price up to that.

Nice!
When he sold it, he said it was an asian eta clone, but he thought it might be a gen as it runs pretty smooth, he just never opened it up. Been running good for over 2 years for me, and I'm third owner or so.

 

[Raddave]

Well, then not a very good deal on my end...

i was talking about just the movement.....

a used ETA.....


Yeah you got a good deal