Since the introduction of these better replicas we have seen an increase in price. I can understand, and am willing to pay more for them, we are getting a much more aesthetically pleasing watch. However, I paid that much (approx) for a Swiss BCE, and I would definitely not be prepared to pay that much for an Asian movement, no matter how good it is! If it was Swiss and that price no problems, asian, well it's a tad expensive!! I would also question myself when buying the gen for the price it is