Jonathaneng Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Dear Ladies & Gentlemen  Sorry for asking a noob question. Does anyone knows roughly how much does it costs to build a Gen Cal 4130 movement from scratch. Like buying all the parts seperately and getting a watch maker to build it up.  Thank you so much  Best Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafino Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 I have very little knowledge base in this so take me with a grain of salt, but based on the following facts:  -the only Chinese-cloned Rlx movement is the 3135 -Rlx no longer sells parts to anyone  ...and my speculation that the 4130, being a significant development of their in-house models, can't be created through retrofitting a 3135, I would guess that there isn't a chance in the world of making one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, Serafino said: I have very little knowledge base in this so take me with a grain of salt, but based on the following facts:  -the only Chinese-cloned Rlx movement is the 3135 -Rlx no longer sells parts to anyone  ...and my speculation that the 4130, being a significant development of their in-house models, can't be created through retrofitting a 3135, I would guess that there isn't a chance in the world of making one. Not true. The chinese offers the clone 4130 movement now, and it is likely the best thing to happen to the hobby in the past decade. It is surprisingly reliable and precise after a proper service.  You can also buy gen 4130 movement parts relatively easily.  Total cost, depending on how many gen parts you intend to put in it, will be between $800-4500. You do not need a 100% gen 4130 cal. But for the parts that matter, $2000 will be sufficient to purchase all the parts and do the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafino Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thank you for this useful lesson in not speculating.  🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathaneng Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 @Serafino Thank you for sharing your advice.  @Legend Thank you for providing the education. However we can build the Cal 4130 within a budget first then in future slowly change those cloned parts to Gen parts is it possible?  Thank you so much  Best Regards Jonathan   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Serafino said: Thank you for this useful lesson in not speculating.  🙃 What matters isn't who is right or wrong in the matter actually, but rather, we can collectively learn about the progress in this hobby. This is an example of the Noob daytona with the clone 4130 movement. https://puretimewatch.io/featured-products/daytona-116509-ss-noob-1-1-best-edition-904l-ss-case-and-bracelet-silver-dial-sa4130-v3.html  I am impressed with the evolution of the movements used in this hobby. This is, like I said, one of the best, if not the best thing to happen to the hobby in many years. 3 minutes ago, Jonathaneng said: @Serafino Thank you for sharing your advice.  @Legend Thank you for providing the education. However we can build the Cal 4130 within a budget first then in future slowly change those cloned parts to Gen parts is it possible?  Thank you so much  Best Regards Jonathan   Not feasible in terms of cost. Each time the movement has to be dismantled to fit on and align the gen parts, labour cost will be incurred, and the watch movement may need to be recalibrated/serviced/regulated to keep its running form. It is better to do it all in one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathaneng Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 @Legend Thank you so much for the advice. Greatly appreciate it a lot. 😀  Have a lovely weekend ahead everyone.  Best Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpap Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 The gen main plate is expensive, which I recommend as it has the serial number. Total cost is about 5k eur plus laborSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssouthall6 Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 The 4130 clone is streets ahead of the 3135 clones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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