othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 Newbie question...Any reps with high quality (like mary or helena) with high quality japanese quartz movement/sweeping second hand instead of self winding? Rolex/Omega or other styles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted February 22, 2011 um, everyone has them. look for models with Swiss eta 2836-2 (28,800 beets per hr) for the smooth second hand sweep. but yeah, EVERY dealer on here has them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted February 22, 2011 @Mike, he's looking for a super-quartz movement now a mechanical movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted February 22, 2011 oh, what would be the advantage of quartz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 22, 2011 Robert (PWC) seems to be one of the very few selling smooth-sweep quartz reps. I know he has some APs, but I'm not sure what else is around - reps using these movements tend not to stay in production for very long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 oh, what would be the advantage of quartz? I'm new to this as a hobby. I've always liked battery watches for a couple of reasons. They are very accurate and are always ready, no winding/setting or putting in a "winder" box. Seems like a convincing replica with a battery quartz movement would be less expensive, but thats a newbie guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 @Mike, he's looking for a super-quartz movement now a mechanical movement Exactly, thanks for helping clarify my question. I'm still learning some of the watch hobby terms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted February 22, 2011 I've heard rumors but have never actually seen one of these super quartz. I also was under the impressions that the chrono hand would sweep but the actual second hand still ticked. Somebody, please show me where to see one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted February 22, 2011 Um yeah but where's the soul and the beauty? Otherwise you're just wearing a casio with a fancy case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 um, everyone has them. look for models with Swiss eta 2836-2 (28,800 beets per hr) for the smooth second hand sweep. but yeah, EVERY dealer on here has them. Is the 2836-2 designation used on both the genuine swiss and the asian replicas of the same movement? Any good primer on the most popular movements on this forum? I realize a few dealers state genuine swiss not replica in their product descriptions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted February 22, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 Um yeah but where's the soul and the beauty? Otherwise you're just wearing a casio with a fancy case. No doubt I understand that side of the coin. This is kinda the other side of that. IE if the outside looks right and the watch is mechanically durable and accurate then.... sort of like asian copy vs genuine swiss.....don't most prefer genuine because of perception of quality and durability? But others maybe say if it works it works. I'm new to this as a hobby so please no one take offensive....none intended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Now that's what I'm talking about, nice quality at 2/3 price of mechanical. How bout a sub, dssd. omega style? How would you rate the detail on these compared to mary or helenas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted February 22, 2011 I m asking myself the same question. I my opinion, sweeping second quartz movements would be the ideal alternative to A7750s. Quartz is cheap and reliable. Disadvantages would of course be: Wrong position of the subdials (if its a chrono), the need to use closed casebacks and of course changing batteries from time to time. Weighing the pros n cons, I really like to see more of those sweeping quartz reps. Especially for non-chronos they would be quite useful, not to be forced to wind your watches and so on.... If you are interested in reading some more threads about that topic, I've collected some: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...sweeping+second http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...sweeping+second http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...sweeping+second http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...sweeping+second Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted February 22, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Not impressed! All I can see is that second hand going tic tic tic tic. And, the sweep doesn't look all that smooth either. That's kind of what I was expecting. Definitely not a great new breakthrough in rep technology. I'll pass.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 22, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Not impressed! All I can see is that second hand going tic tic tic tic. And, the sweep doesn't look all that smooth either. That's kind of what I was expecting. Definitely not a great new breakthrough in rep technology. I'll pass.... I was just guessin that somebody had a quartz sweeper from a comment in another thread. I've looked at tick-tick-tick my whole life so it probably wouldn't bother me much if at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted February 23, 2011 It's funny but ever since hanging around with all these watch nuts the first thing I look at from a distance is to see if the watch I'm looking at is quartz. Then, my second thought is ti's a cheap-o. I guess I'm ruined for quartz now. I would still love to have a Rolex Oysterquartz though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nys 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Just for fun... quartz or mecanic ? see litle second at 2 ...... second per second like a quartz see the chrono second : like a mecanic at 18000 bph ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted February 23, 2011 I would still love to have a Rolex Oysterquartz though. WTF is that...? Looks like the offspring of an two tone AP ROO and a Titanium DateJust... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markturnr 0 Posted February 23, 2011 I've given several family members automatic watches as gifts, and virtually all have struggled with the concept. They keep complaining about having to re-set it all the time if they don't wear it, etc... For people with no interest in authenticity or mechanical soul, a quartz movement swap would be something I would gladly pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted February 23, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Now that's what I'm talking about, nice quality at 2/3 price of mechanical. How bout a sub, dssd. omega style? How would you rate the detail on these compared to mary or helenas? Who is helenas??? Helenarou? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
othniel888 0 Posted February 24, 2011 This is the only sweeping Chrono seconds hand quartz that I've seen available (still has the ticking smaller running seconds hand). Video is at the bottom of the sales thread. AP ROO SAFARI (Robert / PWC) Now that's what I'm talking about, nice quality at 2/3 price of mechanical. How bout a sub, dssd. omega style? How would you rate the detail on these compared to mary or helenas? Who is helenas??? Helenarou? Yes, of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted February 24, 2011 Sweep on the latest quartz chrono hand is easily as smooth as most 7750 movements and smoother than the 21600 7750 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted February 24, 2011 I assume the sweep is saved for the chrono and not for running seconds is because of battery life? Am I right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 25, 2011 I assume the sweep is saved for the chrono and not for running seconds is because of battery life? Am I right? Yes, but it doesn't bother too much, since you can't really tell from a distance (subdials are small enough ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
