Marc283 Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi all, I'm about to pull the trigger on a gen Tag Monza. I believe this watch is powered by a ETA 2894-2 based movement. I can't find much info about this movement. So i'm asking here if anyone has some info about this movement? My most important question is: Is this a reliable movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi all, I'm about to pull the trigger on a gen Tag Monza. I believe this watch is powered by a ETA 2894-2 based movement. I can't find much info about this movement. So i'm asking here if anyone has some info about this movement? My most important question is: Is this a reliable movement? suppose if it is an ETA (genuine) movement that it's reliable...otherwise it wouldn't be used by Tag Heuer...or others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I have one on my PAM rep.... it keeps incredible time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I have one on my PAM rep.... it keeps incredible time. There's a rep with a 2894 in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 There's a rep with a 2894 in it? doubt that exists a rep with 2894 mvt...there would be some trace of that on the forums...and i never came across that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 doubt that exists a rep with 2894 mvt...there would be some trace of that on the forums...and i never came across that... I know. I'm 90% sure that eddhead misread the question. ps. I'm 100% sure, but I'm giving Eddhead a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi all, I'm about to pull the trigger on a gen Tag Monza. I believe this watch is powered by a ETA 2894-2 based movement. I can't find much info about this movement. So i'm asking here if anyone has some info about this movement? My most important question is: Is this a reliable movement? here you go . eta 2894-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Buy the Monza. It's a great watch, with a great movement: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Ok guys, thanks for all your info. I'm one step closer to purchasing the Monza. I really like the white dail version with the black croc strap. BTW: Avitt very nice watch. Edited June 6, 2007 by Marc283 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks! You may also want to give some consideration to the Calibre 36 version. It's about $1000 more, but it's one of the most reasonably priced El Primero based watches available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted June 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes the calibre 36 is very nice, but it's a bit to expensive for me. Here in the EU these watches are the same amount in euro as they are in $ in the US. And when I import it from the US and it may get caught by customs, then I have to pay a lot of taxes. And maybe a fine, because i'm only allowed to import goods from outside the EU that are around 300,- euros taxfree. The watch is than even more expensive as when I buy it from a EU seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Its a great movement but pretty near impossible to service outside the ETA factory, and even then its more often replaced rather than serviced or repaired. Apparantly is only possible to assemble it using the factory jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Its a great movement but pretty near impossible to service outside the ETA factory, and even then its more often replaced rather than serviced or repaired. Apparantly is only possible to assemble it using the factory jigs. ... and if you remove the hands you need a new chrono second hand as the torque resetting the chrono will wrench an old one off its spindle, much like poorly done reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Ah late to the party....Monza's mmmmmm, one of my favourite watches . I recall Pugs and I discussing the 2894 during the Watch Poll War of 2006 - aside from the fact it has replaced the now-discontinued 7753 as ETA's flagship chrono, I'm still of the opinion it's a triumph of ETA spin over substance. Whichever way you interpret it, it's still a very basic base movt with a chrono module literally stuck on (as opposed to a true integrated chrono). The module is a sealed unit and as the guys above have said, can only be worked on 'in-house' and for a hefty fee. Both servicing costs and inconvenience should all be factored in when considering a purchase. Love Avitt's Heuer reissue version pictured though - if you really can't stretch to the c.36, I'd seek one of these out rather than the standard Monza. Faced with the choice, I'd pucker up for the c.36 - there's a reason it has a display back - to show off the truly gorgeous and innovative ZEP movt . For me it's the difference between having a 2006 Mercedes SL500 or a 1956 Mercedes 300SL - both are accomplished performers but only one was truly ground-breaking in terms of craftmanship and has an abundance of heritage and class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Oh, and it'll be replaced by a Valgranges movement as the flagship as soon as ETA manage that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Oh, and it'll be replaced by a Valgranges movement as the flagship as soon as ETA manage that one. They already have The Valgranges A07.211 - not much different to a 7750 really. Only the GMT in development now. Valgranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Okay, I pulled the trigger on the gen Monza!! It should be here within a week. I had some doubts to buy a gen Tag Link chrono but the rep looks to good to buy a gen. @ dablockrock: you're aboluty right that the cal. 36 is very nice. But I need some space to maybe engrave something on the case back. And that doesn't look nice on a display back. Edited June 9, 2007 by Marc283 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The Valgranges A07.211 - not much different to a 7750 really. Only the GMT in development now. Doc, what watches available today are using the Valgranges chrono? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Okay, I pulled the trigger on the gen Monza!! It should be here within a week. I had some doubts to buy a gen Tag Link chrono but the rep looks to good to buy a gen. @ dablockrock: you're aboluty right that the cal. 36 is very nice. But I need some space to maybe engrave something on the case back. And that doesn't look nice on a display back. congrats!! The business end of the 2894 is the chrono module--which appears on a number of watches, high end and not so high end. The chrono module makers make the modules to fit on a wide variety of movements with minor modifications--AP for example puts a DD module on a JLC movement for the ROO, I believe. My Tag Monaco is powered by a 2894, I believe, although it may be an elprimero... whatever it is it is completely reliable and keeps cosc time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 My Tag Monaco is powered by a 2894, I believe, although it may be an elprimero... whatever it is it is completely reliable and keeps cosc time. Seconds at 9, the number 36 written somewhere, it's an El Primero. Seconds at 3, it's a 2894. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Seconds at 9, the number 36 written somewhere, it's an El Primero. Seconds at 3, it's a 2894. Ain't no Monaco ever produced with a c.36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Doc, what watches available today are using the Valgranges chrono? Errrr.... (*ghostly whispering voice*) If they've built it, it will come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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