tc670207 0 Posted July 8, 2012 I'm home. There are a few TC Subs I need to finish for members so I'll be slow in response on PM and emails in the following few days. I also want to finish two of my articles: Tour to the dial and hands factory, and Tour to the TC 93250 V3 Bracelet factory before memories are still fresh. They're vital evidences the top league Swiss brands out-source their manufacturing in China. One of a major Swiss brand is so out of the line the entire manufacturing and assembling are done in China, the movements in the watches we think Swiss made and hold value in are actually made in and assembled in Thailand. My seller introduced me to the Asian Clone ETA movement maker. We had a pleasant morning meeting talking about future possibilities of clone ETA. My seller also introduced me to the SA3135 movement maker. We had a night long talk reviewing spec charts and manufacturing how-to. It was pleasant for geeks like us. Edited: I received an email from a fellow member suggesting not to reveal crucial information about the SA3135 V2 because the Chinese Communist Party's protecting umbrella doesn't reach too far in the Western hemisphere. I dig that. I would discuss the movement matter with you later. I met one of my seller's senior fellow apprentice and he showed my his latest project in ceramic: Real cool project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted July 8, 2012 that 3135 looks soooooo Gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ks653 0 Posted July 8, 2012 This is awesome mate! Hope your trip was successful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,779 Posted July 8, 2012 That movement is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cromag 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Wow! Very kewl. Can't wait to hear more details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Great information, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted July 8, 2012 Awesome. Can't wait to hear more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmqSub 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Great stuff. Thanks TC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted July 8, 2012 Now this is what I call the real inside track................fascinating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted July 8, 2012 Very fascinating stuff...........is there a Sub TT in the nearbuy future??..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arism 26 Posted July 8, 2012 damn, does that 3135 look good or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Great stuff. Did the 3135 maker mention anything about developing a clone of the Rolex Gmt movement with chs. This would be a killer movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted July 8, 2012 What happened to the 3135 movement photo, it was sweet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge-(WhoreHay) 261 Posted July 8, 2012 Man... A trip to China seem more and more appealing already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baruch 0 Posted October 26, 2012 I'm home. There are a few TC Subs I need to finish for members so I'll be slow in response on PM and emails in the following few days. I also want to finish two of my articles: Tour to the dial and hands factory, and Tour to the TC 93250 V3 Bracelet factory before memories are still fresh. They're vital evidences the top league Swiss brands out-source their manufacturing in China. One of a major Swiss brand is so out of the line the entire manufacturing and assembling are done in China, the movements in the watches we think Swiss made and hold value in are actually made in and assembled in Thailand. My seller introduced me to the Asian Clone ETA movement maker. We had a pleasant morning meeting talking about future possibilities of clone ETA. My seller also introduced me to the SA3135 movement maker. We had a night long talk reviewing spec charts and manufacturing how-to. It was pleasant for geeks like us. Edited: I received an email from a fellow member suggesting not to reveal crucial information about the SA3135 V2 because the Chinese Communist Party's protecting umbrella doesn't reach too far in the Western hemisphere. I dig that. I would discuss the movement matter with you later. I met one of my seller's senior fellow apprentice and he showed my his latest project in ceramic: Real cool project! Fellow members, im shocked that they do this. I found several info on some of the boards like rolexforum.com that some say the case is made in China and some body else says thats not true. Can somebody shed more light on this subject? Thanks for reading mine post, and im interested in youre opinions and knowledge. Greets, Baruch "One of a major Swiss brand is so out of the line the entire manufacturing and assembling are done in China, the movements in the watches we think Swiss made and hold value in are actually made in and assembled in Thailand" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 29, 2012 Luthier has said that he knows the factory that makes Gen Breitling clasps, so I imagine it is entirely possible that some of the big brands do use China-sourced components but are very secretive about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baruch 0 Posted October 30, 2012 WAUWWW!!! This is just crazy!!!!! Actually we are just getting (excuse mine french) getting screwed. I really like to know what more brands: Rolex, Cartier, Audemars Piguet are made in china or there parts? Whell I really like to know some more information about this, so if anybody knows something or information. Let us all know please Thankyou for taking the time. Greets, Baruch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
