highergame 0 Posted June 21, 2012 So i'm about to buy another rep ( omega UPO 45.5 as my main dive summer watch) and saw that it comes in these two movements: Swiss Eta 2824-2 Automatic 25j 28800bph Asian Clone 2836-2 Automatic 28800bph so I know they both have the same bph.... and one is a actual swiss and one is asian, but just wondering which one is more likely to be trouble free and will last the longest, be cheapest to work on....etc. There is a 100.00 cost difference in these two models and which it is money if the swiss eta will last twice as long... give me no problems and look twice as good I'll drop it in this watch. If not i'm going to drop it into another watch I have my eye on that I want bad. HG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted June 21, 2012 That is the golden question. I've had both and had great luck with both. Sometimes the Swiss movement are not new and cannibalized with parts from other swiss movements and clone movements. Clones are probably most always new, but not to the same exact standards and controls as the swiss. I personally think the eta clones are the best value. Keep in mind, I've never dissected a movement, my experience is anecdotal and strictly from having owned 100 reps. I'm sure one of the movement experts would be better qualified to answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted June 21, 2012 Clone all the way for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 21, 2012 have you contacted the dealer and they stated the swiss is available? this might be a moot point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted June 21, 2012 have you contacted the dealer and they stated the swiss is available? this might be a mute point It is moot, not mute. Mute means you can't speak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted June 21, 2012 have you contacted the dealer and they stated the swiss is available? this might be a mute point It is moot, not mute. Mute means you can't speak. That would be a result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted June 21, 2012 Dingleberry has now shut up. He meant 'mute' !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacobarch 0 Posted June 21, 2012 If you don't mind misspellings on your movement then I'd say Clone. Same movement for a cheaper price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 21, 2012 shit sorry.....damn iPad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted June 21, 2012 Check out this guide from Greg. From what he says and what I've read I'd say go clone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 21, 2012 shit sorry.....damn iPad yep, blame ipad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophy 0 Posted December 31, 2013 Can I interest you in a banjo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
