Whats the difference between Swiss 7750 and Asian

[tonyp1]

I have a EE 6263 that was sold as a genuine Swiss 7750. I paid $570 (2 years ago) is it even possible to get a swiss movement at that price?

[Pugwash]

I have a EE 6263 that was sold as a genuine Swiss 7750. I paid $570 (2 years ago) is it even possible to get a swiss movement at that price?

Sure. Whether or not you did is another matter.

[tonyp1]

Sure. Whether or not you did is another matter.

Does anyone have a pictures of asian vs swiss or is there anyway to tell from the function of the movement? Does the asain or swiss have any characteristics that one could identify without taking the watch apart?

Edited May 26, 2007 by tonyp1

[ajoesmith]

Use the search function and READ!

[Jon Doh]

The basic difference between the two is QUALITY.

1. The Asian is a copy of the Swiss and its tolerances will not be as accurate.

2. The Asian version uses metals with soft alloys. In other words the stem shafts may bend, the gears may warp easily, etc.

3. The Ashian models come without any lubricants and need to be serviced before you can even use them.

There are reports of people getting versions that work for a few years, but because the quality varies so much it is a hit or miss thing. If you have the chance just get a rep with the Swiss movement. They're well worth the money difference.

[dluddy]

Difference is about $200

[crystalcranium]

The asian 7750 has one less jewel in a non critical bearing, different diameter and length posts and a slew of fit and finish differences on the mainplate and in the machining of gear teeth etc...

Oh and the one big giveaway...the Asian 7750 28,000BPH has no regulator scale pointer for adjusting timing. The older 18,000 BPH Asian does and the genuine does.

Side by side with photos of old style asian 7750 with pointer and eta

http://www.rwg.cc/members/How-To-replace-a...7750-t1410.html