txjeweler Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Hi - Please tell me. I am under the impression that the A sian Valjoux movements are unreliable and have an array of irritating problems. Correct me if I am wrong. You guys with both-If you could tell me your experience it would be apreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 TX: this is a quote from The Zigmeister regarding the asian 7750: Update "This article was written before the latest version of the Asian 7750 was produced. The newest version of the Asian 7750, is as good as the ETA one, and has corrected all of the defects with the older version.." I know there is a review somewhere, but it didn't jump out at me...so you get anotated version. As I understand it, the big problem with the new one comes with "seconds @ 6" like in a Daytona. This requires 11 more gears which put too much stress on the movement. hope this helps. jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelot Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Don't buy the Asian 7750 too many problems well this is my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txjeweler Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Thanks guys I prefer swiss but I wasn't sure about the Asian Valjoux. Thanks to all responders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Thanks guys I prefer swiss but I wasn't sure about the Asian Valjoux. Thanks to all responders! As long as you realise the Swiss ones aren't really Swiss ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I have seven asian 7750 watches. None of them has issues. I don't use the the chrono function though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txjeweler Posted July 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 As long as you realise the Swiss ones aren't really Swiss ... Hi, Could you elaborate on the statement as long as you realize the Swiss 7750's aren't really Swiss ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Could you elaborate on the statement as long as you realize the Swiss 7750's aren't really Swiss ? Well, the movements you buy labelled Swiss have never actually been to Switzerland. They are made in China, just like our Asian movements, but they're made for ETA, a Swiss company. If your image of Asian movements is a kowloon sweatshop and your image of Swiss is an artisanale old gent in a cottage in the alps, with chocolate and cuckoo clocks and yodelling in the distance, then I'm sorry to shatter your illusion. ETAs are made in China, in some cases possibly alongside our Asian movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txjeweler Posted July 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 If your image of Asian movements is a kowloon sweatshop and your image of Swiss is an artisanale old gent in a cottage in the alps, with chocolate and cuckoo clocks and yodelling in the distance, then I'm sorry to shatter your illusion. Pug you are a rep PIMP! Thanks for the informative reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 @txjeweler, Pug is just shooting you straight regarding movement manufacturing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Don't buy the Asian 7750 too many problems well this is my opinion. Which flies in the face of the observations of many of our members and the detailed analysis of several of our watch movement experts. In other words your opinion is misguided. The advice to be wary of older Asian 7750s and ones modified to reposition the subdials is good, otherwise there is nothing wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 In other words your opinion is misguided. The advice to be wary of older Asian 7750s and ones modified to reposition the subdials is good, otherwise there is nothing wrong with them. Unless they feel 'dry', of course, then they need a service. If I honestly thought Asian 7750s were rubbish, I'd not be sending my IWC to get serviced. I rate the Asian 7750, and if you get one and it feels perfect, it'll probably last. If it feels slightly rough, a service will make it on par with a fresh ETA, according to The Zigmeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Well, the movements you buy labelled Swiss have never actually been to Switzerland. They are made in China, just like our Asian movements, but they're made for ETA, a Swiss company. If your image of Asian movements is a kowloon sweatshop and your image of Swiss is an artisanale old gent in a cottage in the alps, with chocolate and cuckoo clocks and yodelling in the distance, then I'm sorry to shatter your illusion. ETAs are made in China, in some cases possibly alongside our Asian movements. Pug, You are a bottomless source of useful info! Thank you! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 You are a bottomless source of useful info! Thank you! What was that about my bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 the newer asian 7750's i have are great!!! chronos work perfect and seconds sweep is super smooth. seem to be very powerful movements and half the price of "swiss" new bentley for example......amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 newbie question.... what does feeling "dry" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 newbie question.... what does feeling "dry" mean? If it grinds a little much when winding or setting the time. Or if the hands stick sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Well, the movements you buy labelled Swiss have never actually been to Switzerland. They are made in China, just like our Asian movements, but they're made for ETA, a Swiss company. If your image of Asian movements is a kowloon sweatshop and your image of Swiss is an artisanale old gent in a cottage in the alps, with chocolate and cuckoo clocks and yodelling in the distance, then I'm sorry to shatter your illusion. ETAs are made in China, in some cases possibly alongside our Asian movements. Hahhahahahaha, so funny, I was really laughing out loud, Pugwash, you have a great way of saying what it comes down to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) Well, the movements you buy labelled Swiss have never actually been to Switzerland. They are made in China, just like our Asian movements, but they're made for ETA, a Swiss company. If your image of Asian movements is a kowloon sweatshop and your image of Swiss is an artisanale old gent in a cottage in the alps, with chocolate and cuckoo clocks and yodelling in the distance, then I'm sorry to shatter your illusion. ETAs are made in China, in some cases possibly alongside our Asian movements. I talked to a watchmaker in England, who has told me the China-made ETA is the gold versions, and the nickel (silver coloured) movements are made in Switzerland. With the Asian-made ETA 7750 copy, which watches have the latest iteration ? Edited October 1, 2006 by Chronus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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