Side by side OEM ETA vs. REP parts on the 6497 movement for Panerai watches

[mir36]

What a great post!  Thanks for the effort you put into this and for sharing. 

[paulvillo]

Bumping this old thread just to remind myself how incredibly similar these movements are to gen 6497s.

Also taking the time to beat myself up every now and then when I check my gen movements...

(sorry for the crappy 113 pic, only one I had from the movement..)

[Phener9]

I enjoyed the read but had to double check the date 

Presumably finish on the components is what is on the plate the part's are stamped from

[simurgh1000]

Bumping this old thread just to remind myself how incredibly similar these movements are to gen 6497s.

Also taking the time to beat myself up every now and then when I check my gen movements...

(sorry for the crappy 113 pic, only one I had from the movement..)

Wow thank you for sharing. These movements are so beautiful!

[Rambo73]

I would like to know what you (movement expert) think about the Asian Clone of the Unitas 6497 now in 2024.

Is it as durable and precise a movement as the Swiss version?

 

If I have some money to spend, would I be better off buying a Swiss version or could I sleep with peace of mind with a clone about the long term durability/reliability/accuracy.

Also, what price should I expect for a Swiss version vs a clone? (both price please, and best place to get both)

Waiting for your answers