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Poll: Gen Caliber 1520 or ETA 2453


juicemouse

Movement for 5500 Explorer Project with Gen Case  

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  1. 1. Which Movement Would You Choose For A Vintage 5500 Project

    • Gen Caliber 1520 Movement $1000
    • Gen ETA 2453 $100


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Starting a new 5500 project and I have acquired a gen 5500 case and gen 78350 Bracelet with 557 ends (In MINT condition).  So far have about $1100 sunk into this project.  Would you guys go ahead and get the gen movement for $1000-1500 or stick with the ETA?

 

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I've quit doing Rolex movements in reps/frankens- you just end up with an expensive franken.

 

I think some of the best reps are the ones where people build a nice watch using an eta movement.

 

A 5500 Explorer w/ an eta will still be a very nice watch

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I've quit doing Rolex movements in reps/frankens- you just end up with an expensive franken.

I think some of the best reps are the ones where people build a nice watch using an eta movement.

A 5500 Explorer w/ an eta will still be a very nice watch

You still get satisfaction from the building process though right? I don't plan on selling this and if you can get the parts at the right price, why not?

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