Clone ETA worth it?

[irolexu]

I have a Franken DJ that has a very tired old Swiss 2836-2 seems that time is catching up quickly on its functionality and was wondering if a clone eta is cheap enough to throw in or should I opt for the gen Swiss. I can get a Swiss one for 150 bucks how much for a clones one?

[jmb]

Generally under $100. All of the ones I've used have been fine other than two DOAs. The DOAs were repaired with Swiss ETA parts and were fine afterwards.

[kbh]

I'd personally opt for servicing a Swiss movement. Makes more sense cost wise and quality wise.

[JoeyB]

I would service the 'tired old Swiss' movement. You know what it is and it is easily and relatively inexpensive to be serviced. The Asian 2836 would be a very good choice if you didn't have a movement. As Justin said, it is easily serviced - just as a Swiss is - with Swiss parts. But a new Asian 2836 should be serviced, as recommended here by many, even when buying a new watch with that movement. They don't work in very sterile conditions over there.