irolexu Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I'd personally opt for servicing a Swiss movement. Makes more sense cost wise and quality wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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