Prsist Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Swapping a 21j mov't. or servicing an ETA clone? When purchasing a rep sometime I wonder which way to go and plan for the future when a servicing will be needed. A 21j movt is around $15 + cost of a movt swap. Servicing an ETA, cost I'm not sure about. Plus parts if anything should break during servicing. Finding a watchsmith qualified to work on ETA clones. Anyone make a purchase choice depending on servicing down the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Movement swaps can be about $50 - $100...depending on chrono vs non-chrono. Servicing an auto can be about $150+. That's why it can be fun if you have an Asian to pick up some tools, spare movements, and experiment...knowing you'll destroy a cheap $10 movement or 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I always try to go with the ETA movements as they are usually more true to gen ie: smooth sweep, date fonts etc. and then just let them run till they show signs of needing service then just replace them. Works out at around the same cost as service give or take a few dollars...plus gen hands etc. are compatible too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Wayward, are getting hold of ETA clone movements easy? Can our dealers source spare movements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Wayward, are getting hold of ETA clone movements easy? Can our dealers source spare movements? Most of the trusted dealers here can source parts although I usually just use ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Is the movement you're swapping the same as the one you've got or are you looking to change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Is the movement you're swapping the same as the one you've got or are you looking to change it? Same mov't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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