How reliable are Certina movements?

[triplehd]

I want to upgrade my SMP from its current movement - DG2813 to either a DG413 or an Asian ETA clone. On Ofrei's site, there's a movement - Certina 25-021 that has the same specs of an ETA 2824.

Certina 25-021

11 1/2 Ligne

Date @3

hand hole sizes 90/150/25

$65

ETA 2824-2

11.5 ligne, 25 jewels,

Date @ 3

Hand sizes 90/150/25,

28,800 BPH.

$145-$160

Im not sure about the Jewels or the BPM on the Certina, but can it be considered a reliable sub for the ETA 2824?

Edited December 18, 2008 by triplehd

[emuozz]

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[alligoat]

Although I would think it's a reliable movement, the first thing you need to think about is the stem position and will it line up.

And, yes, this is a hand wind movement. So it's really not a good candidate for a swap since you have an automatic movement in there already.

If you have a DG 2813, you know that you can swap a DG 4813 w/o too much trouble. Probably also a 2836 could be used- clone or gen. A 2824 will have a higher stem position and probably won't work.

[triplehd]

If you have a DG 2813, you know that you can swap a DG 4813 w/o too much trouble. Probably also a 2836 could be used- clone or gen. A 2824 will have a higher stem position and probably won't work.

I know I can upgrade to a DG4813, but wouldnt mind getting something close to an ETA movement. I would love to get my hands on some Clone 2824s or Seagull movements.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

4813 are reliable and can be accurate with minor adjustment, they can also take some abuse, but has a loud rotor, and the dates takes a few hours to click over. only problem with mine is the minute hand slips or something, and while the second hand remains accurate +2secs a day the minute hand starts too slow down and it looses time that way.