bigbossa 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Hi all Is it worth upgrading to a asian copy 2836 from a 21j ?. I already have a noobmariner (and love it) but I have just seen an offer for a noob factory (latest ) sub with a choice of movements and am tempted to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 13, 2010 Definitely - direct drive seconds hand, less stuttering', higher beat rate, more accuracy to gen watches (unless it's lowbeat vintage Rollie lol) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted July 13, 2010 +1 to the above. Worth every cent. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Yes, totally agree, it's really a no-brainer. The ETA movement, even if it is a clone, is much better and it can be serviced and repaired if things go wrong. The Swiss ETAs go on for ever, so hopefully, if serviced, the asian ones should do as well. It's also a very easy movement to work on once you know your way around it. It is however not worth paying extra for a 'Swiss' ETA as, if you actually get a Swiss ETA, you are likely to get a used one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbossa 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Thanks guys Just saw the timeshops promo and wondered , man I just got this Noobmariner , feel like a twit buying another one . Mark says its the latest noobfactory with a V serial. if my wife finds out I'll be for the high jump ....nothing like living dangerously Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 13, 2010 You can always sell the first one on to cover your losses/arse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 13, 2010 if you just buy one of the exact same model.. she'll never notice.. another ol' trick.... Get her one too - she'll be more uhmmmmm forgiving then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted July 13, 2010 if you just buy one of the exact same model.. she'll never notice.. another ol' trick.... Get her one too - she'll be more uhmmmmm forgiving then... Didn't work with my wife - "But I've already got a watch, why would I want another one....?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 13, 2010 The ETA copy is a better movement, but other than rep forum nerds, you are HIGHLY unlikely to bump into anyone that would notice a slower beat or the stutter of the 21j. I used to be pro high end, now I am pro cheapy, especially where you get the same case as the ETA or ETA clone model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 13, 2010 if you just buy one of the exact same model.. she'll never notice.. another ol' trick.... Get her one too - she'll be more uhmmmmm forgiving then... Didn't work with my wife - "But I've already got a watch, why would I want another one....?" Hmm. Does she say that about her shoes, clothes, jewelry, and purses too? If she does, I'd have her DNA checked to she if she's really female. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbossa 0 Posted July 13, 2010 Ok I must be totally hooked I just ordered a asian 2836 sub and now I looking at a Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL . Got to keep control Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 13, 2010 Hmm. Does she say that about her shoes, clothes, jewelry, and purses too? If she does, I'd have her DNA checked to she if she's really female. LOL This is exactly what I was thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted July 13, 2010 ETA is ETA. Swiss, Chinese, African, Israely also.... its stamped ETA ? so, its ETA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
