d12bn Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'm looking at the Omega Seamaster and would like any input on the difference between the asian and swiss model. Mainly I would like to know if the swiss is better on the outside? Is the $120 bucks more just for the movement or is it better quality when comparing the face,band Crystal etc? Thanks for your comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'm looking at the Omega Seamaster and would like any input on the difference between the asian and swiss model. Mainly I would like to know if the swiss is better on the outside? Is the $120 bucks more just for the movement or is it better quality when comparing the face,band Crystal etc? Thanks for your comments You know...there are probably 200 different kind of Seamaster reps around. Show us the watches you're talking about and we can probably help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d12bn Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've been looking at Trusty's $108 asian and $228 swiss. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) I've been looking at Trusty's $108 asian and $228 swiss. Thanks Thanks for the links. Saved me a lot of time. I'll check the site, find the Seamaster models that you're MOST LIKELY talking about (guess the color and bracelet) then will get back to you in a few days. Deal? Edited July 25, 2006 by By-Tor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've been looking at Trusty's $108 asian and $228 swiss. That narrows it down ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 The plot thickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Mayhaps he didn't read your best guide By-Tor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 The plot thickens... Why, By-Tor! Fancy meeting you here. Trusty has 19 $108 watches in the Seamaster section and a handful at $228. Mayhaps he didn't read your best guide By-Tor! Dazza! How goes the Hat business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Dazza! How goes the Hat business? Very well actually. 5 sales on Sunday alone. Very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d12bn Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Here's the Swiss model http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_p...products_id=580 Here's the asian model http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_p...products_id=170 Hope these links work or I might get killed in here. I was looking at blue but he doesn't have blue in the asian model. Sorry for not giving you enough info Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) I was looking at blue but he doesn't have blue in the asian model. Ah, the Seamaster GMT in blue. I have the Asian one, and when it's available once more, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read By-Tor's Omega Guide, by the way. It's amazing. The Swiss is as far as I know identical apart from the movement. Edited July 25, 2006 by Pugwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 First...no problems. We're just having a bit of fun at your expense. Nothing serious. That black GMT is a "fantasy model" (no genuine exists). Get the blue one, it's one of the best deals of ANY rep watches right now. I don't think there's any difference between the watches (except the movement)...and the new ETA's come with transparent glass caseback. But before you purchase read this: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectionist Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Is the Asian movement so bad that its worth spending another $120 (enough to buy another watch!) on the ETA movement ? Anyway, if I wanted reliability and lifespan - would I be better off just getting a standard SMP without the GMT complication ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Is the Asian movement so bad that its worth spending another $120 (enough to buy another watch!) on the ETA movement ? Anyway, if I wanted reliability and lifespan - would I be better off just getting a standard SMP without the GMT complication ?? I have a couple of watches with the asia movement - rolex sub and omega PO 45 mm. For what it's worth they are the only two watches that haven't given me any trouble so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Is the Asian movement so bad that its worth spending another $120 (enough to buy another watch!) on the ETA movement ? Yes bad...terrible...no Asian movement works at all...believe the mythology...no watch with an Asian movement is any good,beware. How tho has China become the world's largest horological producer with such a massive annual turnover by producing watches that dont work......puzzleing. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Is the Asian movement so bad that its worth spending another $120 (enough to buy another watch!) on the ETA movement ? Out of all my watches, I own one ETA: The rest are Asian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoero Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Your photoos are killing Pug Ah, the Seamaster GMT in blue. I have the Asian one, and when it's available once more, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read By-Tor's Omega Guide, by the way. It's amazing. The Swiss is as far as I know identical apart from the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Pug, I just started collecting and thought that ETA was the way to go. The movement is supposed to be better quality, more reliable and longer lasting. I value your opinion so can you explain to me why most of your watches have asian movements? I'm rethinking my decision to buy only ETA watches. Please help, am I making the right decision? Thanks. pman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I just started collecting and thought that ETA was the way to go. The movement is supposed to be better quality, more reliable and longer lasting. I value your opinion so can you explain to me why most of your watches have asian movements? I'm rethinking my decision to buy only ETA watches. Please help, am I making the right decision? Thanks. ETA movements are better, but the Asian ones are by no means universally rubbish. I'm not comfortable recommending that everyone buy Asian 21j instead of 2836 reps, but if you trust your dealer not to offload crap on you, Asian movements can save you a lot of money. One point I feel I should make is that, just like the Asians, not all ETAs are equal, either. The design is better, and that means you can get away with worse oiling and the like, but I'd prefer to go with a dealer that I can trust in case of problems. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that a good dealer with a cheap movement is better than a cheap dealer with a good movement. Now, if you're not short of cash, a good dealer with a good movement is the best choice. Compare getting a 2836 from Precious Time compared to a 2836 from Paulmart, for instance. Which watch would you trust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Thanks Pug that helps a lot. Andrew, Trustytime, is my man. So a dealer like Andrew and ETA's are a good combo. I also want to thank you for all the info you provide with your reviews. I've learned tons from you and it's nice of you to share your knowledge with others. That's what makes this the best rep forum, in my opinion. pman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Thanks Pug that helps a lot. Andrew, Trustytime, is my man. So a dealer like Andrew and ETA's are a good combo. I also want to thank you for all the info you provide with your reviews. I've learned tons from you and it's nice of you to share your knowledge with others. That's what makes this the best rep forum, in my opinion. I spend more time on RWI (the dark side) to be honest, but any 'major' post I make, I post here, TRC and RWI. I even post on WT, but no-one ever reads my posts there. As for my informative posts, I'm merely standing on the shoulders of giants. ps. Yes, Trusty and an ETA is an excellent choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectionist Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Where can I find this other "dark side" RWI ? Do you spend more time there cos its a better forum ? ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 http://replica-watch.info/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Do you spend more time there cos its a better forum ? ! It's not a better forum. If it were, I'd never be here. This place can sometimes be a little fast-paced and it can get hot and loose, which sometimes is exactly what I'm looking for, like a bar on a Friday night with your mates. Sometimes, however, you want to go somewhere with an open fire where you can actually hear the conversation. I'm glad there are a few forums with different personalities, as I need them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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