Jump to content
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  • Current Donation Goals

Chinese Movements that are equivalent to ETA's


Coeuss

Recommended Posts

I'm trying to fix my PO that broke. I finally got in touch with the dealer after 3 weeks of no replies and was told to send it back. Well, mathematically speaking I don't think it's worth it. I have the Silix one that has the correct Omega symbol but not the correct Bezel. I really like it, it's about the same weight as the real one but I can't see myself shelling put another $60 bucks to send it back to China to get it repaired when I can spend that money on my dear wife. Here's where I am at with this watch

$269 to purchase and ship, $60 bucks to send it back the first time it broke and now another $60. No way hence my cheaper alternative.

Does anyone know the Chinese movement number that is equivalent (and I use that word loosely) to ETA's 2824-2 or 2892-A2.

I'm looking to buy from Jules Borel or Ofrei. Thanks in advance.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I agree with Andy. ST18 Seagull maybe able to replace your broken movement. However, this movement is thinner than ETA2824-2. You may need new movement retainer ring. Also, this movement doesn't come cheap. I consider this to be "hi end" chinese movement, looks like a clone of ETA 2892-A2.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

the ST-18 is quite expensive. Cousins sells it for almost $70USD. I mean for that price, you may as well go with the good old reliable 2824.

MVB-

From what Cheif had posted, could you swap this crappy Asian movement with a 2824 movement?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I agree with Andy. ST18 Seagull maybe able to replace your broken movement. However, this movement is thinner than ETA2824-2. You may need new movement retainer ring. Also, this movement doesn't come cheap. I consider this to be "hi end" chinese movement, looks like a clone of ETA 2892-A2.

Yea, the spacer ring is going to be the problem.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd think a 2824-2 movement from jules borel would be the best bet

http://www.julesborel.com/

Look under watch movements, then mechanical movements- $71.35 plus s&h. But before you do that, have you tried finding a local watchmaker? Mine fixed my original noobmariner for $40 6 months ago. And anyone worth his salt can work on an eta. I just had an eta serviced for $75.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd think a 2824-2 movement from jules borel would be the best bet

http://www.julesborel.com/

Look under watch movements, then mechanical movements- $71.35 plus s&h. But before you do that, have you tried finding a local watchmaker? Mine fixed my original noobmariner for $40 6 months ago. And anyone worth his salt can work on an eta. I just had an eta serviced for $75.

I may just have to do that. thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
the ST-18 is quite expensive. Cousins sells it for almost $70USD. I mean for that price, you may as well go with the good old reliable 2824.

I checked prices today and found that the ST18 is 60GBP=$118US from Cousins. The current price for an ETA 2824-2 from Borel is $122US (prices on web are out of date and are updated in your cart). Otto Frei is slighlty higher.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

$30 to ship back via USPS and $30 for them to ship back to me via EMS

I've never had to pay anything near $30 to ship a watch back to China. Registered airmail is $15. Regular airmail is $3.78 (I've done that too with no problem).

It's up to your dealer to get it fixed and back to you at no further cost to you. That's how it works here. You pay to ship it back and they pay to fix it and ship it back to you. If an established dealer here is holding you up for EMS shipping or any other costs, let us know as that is what this forum is all about.

I've never heard of an established dealer on RWG doing this and it's never been tried on me. And believe me, I have sent defective watches back to established RWG dealers China and received satisfaction in every case.

Carl

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Coeuss, if you don't want to cough up the money for an ETA movement, you can easily exchange your ETA for a CN movement with a bit of effort. The DG2813 is the ideal replacement for your ETA 2824-2 and it only costs $16 from Borel. Both are 11.5L in size so it will fit perfectly into your existing spacer ring. I replaced a dead ETA in a Sub with this movement so I know that it fits easily. The difficulty, as others have stated, is that you will need to acquire the hands and black date wheel for the Asian movement. Contact Jay (Silix) and explain what you are doing and what parts that you need to complete the swap. I feel certain that he can ship you a date wheel or overlay as well as the hands. BTW, I may have a black date wheel for the 2813 if Jay is unable to provide it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think I'm just going to get a 2824 from Jules Borel for $74. The person I dealt with isn't on this forum but here's their two websites ifashionzone.com, and www.tswisswatches.com . Honestly they were good to deal with and answered emails quickly and they have offered to replace the movement but given the costs associated with sending it there and waiting, its just not worth it. Here's what I was told

"you need ship it back to china with usps international express mail ,

and $35 for re-shipping cost

i will exchange a new one to you

if you order a new watch, you only need to pay $20 for extra shipping cost."

Edited by Coeuss
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...
Please Sign In or Sign Up