TAG Aquaracer 500M

[wiscrna]

Well, my birthday's coming up, and the boss lady pre-approved me getting a new watch. I've wanted an Aquaracer 500M for a while now, with a black face, and stainless steel bracelet. I've done my research, and I've narrowed things down to the minutiae. Here's my question:

I'm pretty sure I know whatI want, but I would like to hear your opinions on the differences between getting one with an asian clone high beat, and getting one with the Sellita movement. The price differential is USD$60.

So, everything else being equal, which would you purchase? Aquaracer 500M with a Sellita movement? Or Aquaracer 500M with an ETA clone, high beat? And why?

For you picture whores out there (you know who you are), I offer this:

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

Will

 

[MrYesterday]

I say clone. Same beat, just as reliable, cheaper to buy and fix
Just my .02

Great watch choice BTW

 

[wiscrna]

Opinion noted on the tally board, Brandon.

And thanks!

 

[Kal Vilmer]

Get the one with the Sellita movement, be sure to get the one that actuallly comes with decorations as per the gen. If you can't find a decorated gen-like SW200, then by all means the Chinese 2824.

 

[MrYesterday]

Get the one with the Sellita movement, be sure to get the one that actuallly comes with decorations as per the gen.

I'm pretty sure the only "decorations" on the movement is the engraved rotor that both movements have

 

[wiscrna]

BTW, I should clarify: The Sellita movement is a SW 200. Sorry if there was any confusion.

 

[Pix]

I'd go for the Sellita, as so far I believe they're Swiss. Its parts are mainly compatible with the ETA in case you once go into trouble. Isn't the gen also carrying an SW200 ?

Black dial is the only way to go, unfortunately theyr screwed the silver dial by making it white.

 

[wiscrna]

2 votes for Sellita, and 1 for clone, so far.

And PIX is exactly correct. The gen uses a Sellita 200 for the engine.

 

[cincypiper]

I just realized this picture is off topic for this thread, and I'm unable to delete this post, so I'll just leave some Tag eyecandy for the heck of it.

 

[wiscrna]

Always room for another wrist shot, cincy.

It's like, you're having a party, the doorbell rings, and a drop-dead gorgeous girl is at the door. Even though she wasn't invited, do you tell her she can't come in?



Didn't think so.

 

[Bronzy]

I'm no expert on movements but happy bday and nice choice of new watch!

 

[wiscrna]

Thanks, bronzy!