panerai153 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 J,I think what they are doing is trying to prevent hoarding of parts. Since everyone knows that it's just a matter of time before ETA movements and parts dry up completely, it would not surprise me to see watchmakers try to lay in a big supply of commonly used parts. The guy who has the parts will control the business.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daovto Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm thinking it's really going to be worth getting hold of some ETA movements before the prices increase even more. And also some spares or movements for spares... if I'm going to continue to build or own ETA based watches.Can anybody chime in with how best to store new uncased movements?Are Seagull ETA clones any better than other Asian clones... or worse?Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I store used movements in trays like these.. Untitled by Micky Aldridge, on FlickrNew, or used serviced movements I store in the correct plastic cases..Untitled by Micky Aldridge, on FlickrUntitled by Micky Aldridge, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 J,I think what they are doing is trying to prevent hoarding of parts. Since everyone knows that it's just a matter of time before ETA movements and parts dry up completely, it would not surprise me to see watchmakers try to lay in a big supply of commonly used parts. The guy who has the parts will control the business. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI spot checked some of the other parts and they had no ordering limits so it just struck me as a bit odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daovto Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 ^^ thanks SSTEEL I was wondering about placing the new movements in their containers in an air tight box. Would that help or hinder proper storage. Apologies this is slightly OT people...Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Ideally, store them in a cool, dry, dust free environment in the plastic containers I posted above, they do have a particular name, but I forget what it is now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I vacuüm seal all movements in their containers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 ^^ thanks SSTEEL I was wondering about placing the new movements in their containers in an air tight box. Would that help or hinder proper storage. Apologies this is slightly OT people...Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk<.>Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I'm thinking it's really going to be worth getting hold of some ETA movements before the prices increase even more. And also some spares or movements for spares... if I'm going to continue to build or own ETA based watches.Can anybody chime in with how best to store new uncased movements?Are Seagull ETA clones any better than other Asian clones... or worse?Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalkp>Go to google, type in ETA 2824 vs Seagull 2130 I believe the second article will be a WatchUSeek article that compares the ETA 2824 to the Seagull 2130 and another Chinese clone. This is a very good in depth breakdown by a watchsmith with lots of photos and comparisons between the three movements. It was done in 2008, but the information is still pertinent. Should answer your questions. I put a Seagull 2130 in one of my AP Divers a year or so back and it has been a very reliable and accurate movement. It was used to replace a slow beat conversion that never worked properlySent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daovto Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks guys... going to give the seagul a chance but may well swap for a swiss ETA 2824 at some point. We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks guys... going to give the seagul a chance but may well swap for a swiss ETA 2824 at some point. We'll see... Where are you finding them? Hard to find in the USA.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Here is one on eBay for $96.95 plus $10 shp...item number 221906955299 You might find them for a little less now and then but if it was me, I would stick with new swisseta as long as they are reasonably priced ($175 - $200).What is up with this guy asking $537.49 for a swisseta 2836, item number 360798166820 ?? ...while ST has complete running watches...screw back ss case, sd crown, 100 mwr, sapphire xtal with a swisseta 2824 for $179.It's a crazy world out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Sellita movements are good movement alternatives too ETA too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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