New clone rolex movements

[paneristi_man]

Hi

Before taking the plunge on one of these new reps with the rolex clone 3135

movements, I like to know from the forum members if a regular watchsmith

be able to service or repair these type of movements if there should be a problem?

If it is a repair job would they be able to source the parts readily?

Cheers

[offshore]

There are 2 answers here.

As far as servicing, any 1/2 decent watchsmith should be able to service and reassemble.

In fact if they couldn't, I would be looking for someone with that capacity.

However the parts availability is another matter entirely.

If we use other Chinese- previously manufactured movements as an example, parts will be VERY difficult to obtain.

The fact of the matter, is that the Chinese do not see spare parts as a necessity!

My take is that they see it from these views.-

"Our movements are so good we don't need spares" (not factual, but they keep repeating the mantra!)

"The price we sell these at (in 10,000 lots) is so low, why buy a spare part?"(True...how many of us need 10,000 right now?)

"The cost of running a spare parts department, staffing, parts stocking, technical drawings, is way beyond the cost of the item...just buy a new one" ( IMO the most valid argument)

And the one area which they won't even discuss, is that if a revision is made, a part is altered, they would require a tracking system for V1, V2 etc. The way the industry currently "evolves"....just makes this sort of record keeping nye on impossible. ( without incurring huge costs)

Now we all know that by the time one of these movements gets to the retail market, it can cost $20-$100, which is many times its factory cost. However this is mainly due to the MOQ restrictions placed, and the large discounts for big quantities which are offered. Unfortunately our Chinese friends only recognise the lowest price they sell something at, anything above that is just considered a bonus.

So don't hold your breath waiting for parts supply, I can't see it happening.

Offshore

[paneristi_man]

Thanks for your reply offshore.

Would it be fair assumption that the movement can be easily replaced

by say a swiss eta movement by a 1/2 decent watchsmith at least?