Hayst Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 A question if you will. Has anyone here had occasion to use a Soprod Newton P092 top grade movement...if so, what are your observations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Imho they are not going to be easy to find at a fair price (like ETA can be if you search them out) and parts will either not be available (restrictive factory policy) or hard to find for a newly introduced movement. There is one on eBay for $298.00 + $13.50 shp and that seems NOT to be much of a bargain...to me. Sellita is another swiss made ETA clone that is reliable and a few supply houses are now stocking parts. Q...Why am I concerned about parts availability? A...Because parts rule the mechanical watch world. Just ask any vintage rolex watchnut. Ha! Something else...I believe Citizen/Miyota made a mistake by not making their 9015 to ETA 28xx dial and hands spec. Q...Why? A...Because they are widely available, reliable, sell for $135.00 or so, and parts are available. Here is some info on the Newton... Soprod Newton P092 | Watch movements – A passion (watch-movements.eu) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayst Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Thank you...that was an interesting read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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