milesd Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 On Puretime's site: And the gen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 BTW.. That new LV looks pretty darn good..eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Pretty dang cool! However, I have to admit that I am a bit surprised that it's taken them this long to do! Wonder how well it performs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Wonder how well it performs... yes, indeed. that is the real question. id probably still rather have a sellita. id only probably ever buy it if they rep'd the cal 1520/30 or 1570, can you say gen datewheel, no dial feet clipping and 19.8k?! just from my observations the engravings dont look real(as in printed on) and the reversing wheels arent exactly the same material as the gen(teeth are shiny metal). there are also several other obvious differences, like the regulator and screw sizes and shape. i bet its the same factories that make the 2836 clone using the same inferior materials but just a differently designed engine. a different way of doing the same thing. id even bet the rotor isnt pressed on but screwed down with a cap over it. bet its not worth the price/headache that will ensue. even willing to bet that the movement is modified to be backwards compatible with the ETA movement cases meaning its not a true 1:1 3135 clone (not accepting gen parts)but rather when it breaks there are no spare parts for it. you can confirm this by the low crown position as seen on puretimes website, this just looks like a 3135 more than the dressed up eta2836 did. also would bet it takes eta hands. basically the keyless works is done differently on this one. one look by a watch maker and he will instantly tell isnt not a 3135. if it doesnt have a micro adjuster how can you call this a clone? cant wait to see the asking price, any one else think it will be out of line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Interesting. I wonder if that is a balance bridge partially hidden beneath the rotor? If it is, now, that would be something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Wow isnt that something ... I hope it passes the test of time and is reliable. It reminds me .. about 2 weeks ago (I forget where) I saw a "Rolex Clone" movement with a red gear screwed directly to the balance cock. I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Balance bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I was honestly going to type this before reading freddy and Jkay's comments, but: That's really something! I hope someone here can take a good look at this movement real soon, and peel back the layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have heard that the 1:1 do exist they are just VERY VERY rare I have a supposed source I am still waiting on an example piece to share! so hang tight! other wise seems like a good alternate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Noice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www_watch Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 BTW.. That new LV looks pretty darn good..eh? Oooh yes... it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 It looks like the winding bridge was "engraved" with a red felt tip pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Interesting ... I might have to order one asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Curious About the price. If its under 300 I will order one instantly and do review + movement dissection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Interesting indeed. One thing for sure is the gen has some big a$$ pivot jewels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 That would really be something if it was proven to be pretty reliable and mods were developed to make it more accurate looking! Count me in if that comes true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Balance bridge... If I had not just dumped all of my spare cash into the z, I would order 1 of these just to take it apart, clean, lube & see how she runs on a timer after a proper overhaul. Now, where are those cloned 103xs, 157xs & V72s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I'll buy one if you wanna play with it... Maybe the movement would fit in the Sean case Edited August 20, 2011 by its_urabus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 This definitely will be something. Who has ordered one of these and what is the asking price? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 The big question does the stem line up as the Real Rolex movement does; if that is the case no more low position crown and correct rehaut. meaning accurate Submariner and Seadweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 "The big question does the stem line up as the Real Rolex movement does; if that is the case no more low position crown and correct rehaut. meaning accurate Submariner and Seadweller." If genuine dials and hands also fit, it will turn a lot of empty genuine cases and spare dials into running watches without much hassle. I bet relax watch co jumps through their azz when they see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 "The big question does the stem line up as the Real Rolex movement does; if that is the case no more low position crown and correct rehaut. meaning accurate Submariner and Seadweller." If genuine dials and hands also fit, it will turn a lot of empty genuine cases and spare dials into running watches without much hassle. I bet relax watch co jumps through their azz when they see this. dont look like it. it may look like a duck, but i bet it talks more like an eta. dont hold your breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 A fair question to ask is: Would you rather have a gen 2892 or clone 3135? might be fun to own one of these just to say you do, but I am thinking I would rather stick with a tried and true movement. Any one else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie1976 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) my question is when you set the time on this movement in which direction the hand are turning. when you set the time on a gen and turn the crown clockwise the hands turning clockwise but in eta reps anticlockwise. if they done this..i am completely satisfied!! Edited August 21, 2011 by boogie1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 A fair question to ask is: Would you rather have a gen 2892 or clone 3135? might be fun to own one of these just to say you do, but I am thinking I would rather stick with a tried and true movement. Any one else? Me too...tired of movements without parts availability. We spend enough time and money trying to "find" things. I have almost enough parts in the box to build a 2836. A fair question to ask is: Would you rather have a gen 2892 or clone 3135? might be fun to own one of these just to say you do, but I am thinking I would rather stick with a tried and true movement. Any one else? Me too...tired of movements without parts availability. We spend enough time and money trying to "find" things. I have almost enough parts in the box to build a 2836. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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