squashlovernk Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I know there has been a LONG debate over which and why. What about if BOTH were serviced? Have a look at these options and please let me know what you think. 1. Serviced SW200 (+ $100) 2. Serviced Asian 2824 Another question is a serviced Asian 2824 still worse than, equivalent to, or better than a non-serviced SW200? I do not have any experience with Asian movements and I have already read through many of the debate threads without a clear answer so your thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 It's simple. A well serviced and adjusted movement wins it every time from a non-serviced one. No matter if it's Asian, Russian, German etc. I serviced a lot of movements over the years and here is my opinion. The ETA clones are on par in many aspects with the Swiss version. Sure some finishing is less and it is harder to work on and adjust for a watchmaker but in terms of reliability imo they are the same: the design is the exact same. A non-serviced and dirty Swiss movement is as unreliable as an Asian clone. And that is the problem with our reps. It is a role of the dice because you never know, Swiss or Asian, if you get a clean and well oiled movement. Sometimes you do, but most of the time you don't. Especially when you choose a Swiss ETA version because big chance you get an old stock. The clones are all brand new movements. PS: All movement services performed by dealers are highly questionable. They often cut corners to make an extra buck. You're better off buying a rep with a movement of your choice and have it serviced by a trained watchmaker with credentials you can look up. There are some on the different fora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 You are welcome. What is it with some members. Jeez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squashlovernk Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 @Rolexman Sorry, have not checked this message as I did not know how to subcribe to it via email notifier. Thank you for your response. You are welcome. What is it with some members. Jeez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 A wealth of clone info here: http://watchlords.forumotion.net/t993-clone-movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 @Rolexman Sorry, have not checked this message as I did not know how to subcribe to it via email notifier. Thank you for your response. You're welcome mate. It's always nice to know if someone appreciates your respons Check the account settings for advanced email notifiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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