umairarif Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi So finally I have decided which will be my first rep watch. OMEGA PLANET OCEAN BLUE TITANIUM/CERAMIC. I have looked at tt, pc, and waiting for reply from pt and ken. the price difference on tt and pc is about $60 and only difference in the watch is that at tt its said the movement is swiss ETA 2824 and on pc its asian clone 2836. which should I go for because theres a mixed opinion about the rep movements some say its never swiss eta and some say it can be swiss eta some times if bought from td. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 If you pay premium for Swiss you shall receive one. Remember that you'll receive an old and dirty movement 9 out of 10 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 that means means I WILL have to service it before even wearing it?? I am in the UK, will it be easy to get a rep serviced in UK, should I take it to just a highstreet repair shop or a specialist dealer and how much can it cost for servicing? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 No it doesn't mean you have to service it. I've had some luck with a few watches that still run great. But you should be prepared that the movement is a ticking time bomb that needs a service sooner or later. I don't know if there are any rep friendly watchmakers in the UK. Perhaps any other could chime in? Don't use any authorized dealers for a service. Period! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 ok thanks for this I will try to find out about where can I get a rep serviced in UK, can you also help me that $60 extra for swiss eta is worth spending? I am just not sure if it will be really swiss eta movement regard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Some people say it's worth the extra, others don't. Wait and see what other members think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 yes I will wait and see if any other members comment on this 1, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have the blue po ti swiss. I know its got a few minor issues to gen, ignoring the movement. Mine does need a service as rotor is a bit sticky so doesn't wind so well. But i think swiss version even if dirty and needing a service, is best. With a swiss you have better ease of service and spares. Re UK rep servicing. Don't know of any that are left. But there is a guy in Madrid whi was superb on my IWC top gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 so it means if I cant find any one to service the rep in the UK, I will have to send watch out side uk? and how can we trust them? it means say I buy it for $350, send it for service may be $200 including postage? Now thinking is getting a rep really worth it? because after spending $500 I will still know its a fake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 At least you will have a damn nice fake watch running for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I wouldn't bother going swiss personally, too much hit and miss, and the asians can be serviced anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I wouldn't bother going swiss personally, too much hit and miss, and the asians can be serviced anyway. What do you mean by hit and miss? can you please share any bad experiences you had with swiss movements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Can you pro guys help please tell me what is the latest version on po ceramic/ti 45.5mm? and what flaws have been fixed and if there are any flaws in the latest version? will be kind of you, regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixmouse Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Would you buy a low mile used Audi S6 or a brand new Tata? Remember that the ETA has intechangable parts if you ever want to change with original. If you can afford it and enjoy horology the $60 it is worth it for the 'swiss' factor. .If your on a budget get the asia clone. This isn't a chronograph so theres less that go wrong. Either way you will have a nice watch that you want! Personally if i was using more money for the titanium po i would fork out for the swiss. I have a swiss eta sub and an asia steel po. There is a difference. The eta feels more solid when changinging the time. The clones have weaker steams and more rattle. MPO hope I havent offended anyone :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 well only thing bothering me was that is there really a swiss movement in reps? Or is it just to sell them they say its swiss eta. So i wont be paying extra money for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I've never gotten an Asian ETA when I paid for a Swiss one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umairarif Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 ok thanks very much for your input guys I will go with swiss eta then, and share my experience soon cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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