pangustav Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I've been a lurker here on the forum for many years, learning through osmosis. Seems like a few folks have been having movement glitches with their Rep 005K's. One topic I have missed or not been able to find is the subject of replacement upgrade movements. Is there a direct swiss replacement and what is the approximate cost? I just want a backup plan when I pick one up. Thanks in advance for your kind answers.......peace out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mambo Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Have a read over on WC .... http://www.wrist-check.com/showthread.php?11881-Quick-question-Replacing-005-with-ETA-6497-H3-Cannon-Pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Have a read over on WC .... http://www.wrist-check.com/showthread.php?11881-Quick-question-Replacing-005-with-ETA-6497-H3-Cannon-Pin Cant you just copy the post..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 How about just a Swiss Unitas 6497 off from ebay. About 200$ for a new movement with COTE DE GENEVE luxury upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) How about just a Swiss Unitas 6497 off from ebay. About 200$ for a new movement with COTE DE GENEVE luxury upgrade I doubt you will get a new gen swiss 6497 for this price with decoration. Edited March 9, 2011 by Tom Hawkes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Just go Ofrei buy a 6497-1 and a H3 CP If you are looking for a PAM rep of the CDG etc then dont waste your money..just service what you got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I have a few 6497 with CGD and polished winding gears, i was about to post for sale in a few days €180 plus post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 When I got my 005, the hour hand wasn't pointing directly at the hour marker at the top of the hour, so when I pulled the hands to realign, I decided to go ahead and swap the movement with a seagull 6497-2 with the proper 21.6 BPH. These movements have been bullet proof for me for years. You can get them on ebay for $35-$40 and unlike the Swiss 6497-1, they have the same beat rate as gen. Nothing wrong with going Swiss, but there is a huge price penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I did the same and installed a highbeat 21600 seagull in my 005! Works just fine and its more accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 When a real Seagull ST3600 is used the quality, power reserve and accuracy is on par with a swiss 6497-1 in standard configuration after a service. Actualy I would not spend the extra money for a swiss movement as long as it is not a genuine ETA 6497-2 high beat movement. But those are more than rare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 When a real Seagull ST3600 is used the quality, power reserve and accuracy is on par with a swiss 6497-1 in standard configuration after a service. Actualy I would not spend the extra money for a swiss movement as long as it is not a genuine ETA 6497-2 high beat movement. But those are more than rare... So where would I find a high beat Seagull with the standard layout bridges? Preferably EU? There aren't any on the Bay or on the cousins.co.uk page.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 So where would I find a high beat Seagull with the standard layout bridges? Preferably EU? There aren't any on the Bay or on the cousins.co.uk page.. Try these guys: siswatch727.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwbkw Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That's my thread over there on w-c. Been trying to do the legwork to get the right parts for an ETA 6497-1 swap, but also picked up a highbeat 6497-"2" from getat. I'll put the getat into my beater 005 and the ETA into my DLC'd one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Guys, Getat stated that the movement is from Seagull. Is that anyway to determine whether the movement is from Seagull or otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.