USMC8404 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Good morning all, I am still new here and learning a little more each day. I have seen several versions of the ETA 2836-2 on the web for sale. Some are silver in color and others are gold. They seem to go for between 75 and 100 USD. Could some one please explain the difference to me. A word or two from The Zigmeister on this topic would be very educational I am sure. Thank you all for a great place to learn about and enjoy my new found hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 This got discussed to death about a year ago, and the end result is that there are no differences except the colour, Most are surplus or used movements and any colour could be of any grade. Have a search, it may take a while as it realy waas a time ago but it will be an enlightening read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 This got discussed to death about a year ago, and the end result is that there are no differences except the colour, Most are surplus or used movements and any colour could be of any grade. Have a search, it may take a while as it realy waas a time ago but it will be an enlightening read. Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Functionally, there is no difference as far as I know, a silver (Nickel plated) movement is as reliable and accurate as a Gold plated one. My supplier did tell me once (supplier has been in business since the 1920's) the following: Gold plated movements are produced by ETA in Switzerland. Nickel plated movemenst are produced in the far East. The supplier sells 2 variants of ETA's, regular and "Swiss" (factory sealed ones). The Swiss ones are all Gold coloured, and the regular ones are all Silver... In reality, I have never seen any noticeable differences. I have seen Gold and Nickel movements that were pristine, and others that were in dire need of servicing. It's anyone's guess what you'll get in your rep... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Functionally, there is no difference as far as I know, a silver (Nickel plated) movement is as reliable and accurate as a Gold plated one. My supplier did tell me once (supplier has been in business since the 1920's) the following: Gold plated movements are produced by ETA in Switzerland. Nickel plated movemenst are produced in the far East. The supplier sells 2 variants of ETA's, regular and "Swiss" (factory sealed ones). The Swiss ones are all Gold coloured, and the regular ones are all Silver... In reality, I have never seen any noticeable differences. I have seen Gold and Nickel movements that were pristine, and others that were in dire need of servicing. It's anyone's guess what you'll get in your rep... RG Thanks The Zigmeister, I knew you would have the information I wanted to know. I am ordering one today to replace the one I ruined by hand winding earlier this year on my TT Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruppa Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 hey, since we r on the topic, can i ask whether the same apply fror 2824s?? ive been told the gold ones r the ones from the east?? like this.......is this a swiss made 2824? sorry for being rude just butting in like that. ;) antonio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 hey, since we r on the topic, can i ask whether the same apply fror 2824s?? ive been told the gold ones r the ones from the east?? like this.......is this a swiss made 2824? sorry for being rude just butting in like that. ;) antonio I was told it applied to all of them... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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