Movement Quick Reference Guide
ETA 2824-2
One of the more common automatic ETA movements. Commonly found in replicas requiring a standard dial and date wheel. Beats at 28,000 BPH (beats per hour)
ETA 2836-2
Similar to the 2824-2, but this one allows for day/date function.
ETA 2892-2
A thinner movement similar to the 2824-2. This model is also capable of 28,800bph.
ETA 2893-2
Based on the 2892-2, but capable of allowing a GMT function as well.
Asian 21j
This is one of the most common automatic movements. There are many versions of this movement. Most have proven to be reliable and affordable alternatives to the ETA version. Ticks at 21,600bph. The Asian 21 Jewel movement is almost always Chinese in origin, and it is a work horse movement. Extremely reliable, for long periods of time, this simple movement typically just has one set of hands and a date wheel. The simplicity of the movement itself makes it very reliable.
Asian 7750
Has subdials at 12, 9, & 6 that dictate 30 minute counter, running seconds, and 12 hours counter respectively. Also available in the 3-6-9 configuration. Reliability of older 21.6kbph models is constantly up for debate, but the general consensus is that if the watch has running seconds at 9, and is well maintained, you will have a replica that will be reliable. The number one rule with an Asian 7750 is to NEVER change the date while the time is between 10 o’clock & 2 o’clock. Also never reset the chronos while they are running. Both actions may cause damage to the movement.The 7750 with seconds running at 6 is generally the same as the running seconds at 9 version, with an additional module that allows for the seconds to run on the 6 o’clock subdial. This movement is not very reliable, and you should proceed with caution should you decide to purchase a replica with this version ie: Rolex Daytona.
Swiss 7750/7753
This movement has become very expensive as of late and is not being offered in many replicas anymore due to the price increase. However, this is a great movement and far more reliable than the Asian version. Buy with confidence.
Asian 7753
Similar to the 7750 in that it is an automatic chronograph movement. Subdials are located at 3, 6 & 9. Same issues with reliability.
The Venus 175 Movement
Chronometer movement, manual wind. Good movement, well designed and built, does suffer from jerky seconds hand once in a while. Not bad as delivered, clean, oiled so and so. 21,600 BPH. Typically seen in Omega Moon watches, Roger Dubuis, some discontinued Panerai models, and other assorted brands. It has been our experience that these movements are extremely reliable. We have never had one of these movements damaged during shipping.
The Asian 21 Jewel Automatic Movement
Reliability Rating Asian 21j: 5/5 = Excellent
6497 Hand Wind Movements
The 6497 movement is used in larger hand-wind watches such as Panerai, IWC FA Jones, Omega Railmaster and other large replica watches. There are both “Asian” and “Swiss” 6497 movements available at differing prices. The average difference is about $100. A simple rule to always follow; wind the watch until it stops and you cant wind it anymore. Until and unless you have reached the full stop and cant wind anymore, you have not fully wound the watch. The Asian 6497 models may be slightly more sensitive to harsh over-winding, where the user fully winds the watch, and then, despite the resistance, continues to attempt to wind it and eventually breaks something.
This movement beats at 18,000 BPH. Power reserve is 46 hours. This movement has been around in one form or another for over 70 years, and was used in vintage pocket watches. After shipping these movements out for quite some time, it has been our experience that watches based on these movements are very seldom damaged during shipping. Also refered to on our site as “Basic 6497″ and “Upgraded 6497″. The “Upgraded” version usually refers to a 6497 that has a swans neck regulator and other minor upgrades.
A、Movement (made in china or import )
B、Watchcase (including and back cover )
C、Watch Band (metal or leather )
D、Dial (copper ,aluminium or paper material )
E、Backcase (stainless steel )
F、Watch hands ,watch crown
(A) MOVEMENT
Movement is the most important component of watch ,which is the heart of watch ,the good or bad of its quality decides the quality of the watch ,it is extremely important for the quality of product for choosing the hight grade chip .the full automatic chip of Swiss original ETA machine ,its reject rate is only 5‰.
The day error is 15 seconds ,for the full automatic chip made in china ,its reject rate is 7‰,the day error is 30 seconds, the ETA automatic machine is commonly used by many watch manufactures at home or abroad,the reject rate is 3‰,and the month error is 30 seconds ,Among of many brand name chips .
ETA automatic machine is gain good reputation from the international market and domestic market owing to its impressive speciality and superexcellent veracity . the quality of the full-automatic chp made in china is constantly improved and comparatively stable
(B)WATCHCASE
For most watch cases made in china,which are made of alloy ,copper ,steel , tungsten steel case and so on
1. Alloy case : develops comparatively rapidlly in these years owing to its simple machining technics, short production cycle , large output and low price, but because of its deficiency of waterproof ,wearable and caustic resistant ,they are seldom used in the large-scale celebration activities ,but mostly used in the promotion of beer and drinks ,which belongs to medium and low-end watches
2、Copper case : Many manufactures use it owing to its many strongpoints such as easy machining ,beatiful appearance and good warerproof capability ,wearable surface and caustic resistant.In addition , its moderate price is also competitive ,which belongs to top-grade and medium watches
3、Steel case :Generally speaking ,machining comparatively complex,the output is small ,and the price is on the high side.Its capability is higher than that of alloy and copper case ,which is usually used in the high-grade electronical watches and mechanical ,full-automatic watches ,which belongs to top-grade watches
4、Tungsten steel case : It is difficult to machining ,not easy to wear and match with sapphire cystal, Japen chip and tungsten steel wristhand ,which belongs to top-grade electronical watches
(C)WATCH BAND
The choice of the strap is based on the case .There is one exception , that is the watchcase with any material can match strap with leather ,and the impression is comparativly ideal
(D)DIAL
Usually made by copper ,aluminum and paper and so on .the design of the dial is of great importance as Humans’ face ,,in our watch field ,the dial called as “face of dial “,the effect is different if the watch case match dial with different pattern and material .
(E)BACKCASE
The function of the backcase is to rivet the chip ,dustproof ,and waterproof and so on .and more made by stainless steel ,and can etch articles and pattern ,there are three assembling ways to match the
watchcases
1、Press
Directly closely match with the watchcase ( poor waterproof )
2、Screw cover
Both the watch case and backcase have threads for fastening
3、Use screw to rivet
The watch case and the backcase use screw to rivet ,most for square watches (strong waterproof )
(F)Watch hands and crown
Wathch hands are the important components to show time ,usually the watch includes hour hand ,minute hand and second hand except for special situations ,such as extra-flat watch with hour hand and minute hand only ,second hand can be with or without accoding to the chip Crown adjust some important components such as hour hand (time ), date and calendar And mostly operated by hand ,and which usually adopt copper material with plating or stainless steel .
The mechanical watches must posssess practicability and ornamentality as the chromoneter and decoration .for the top quality watches ,it have veracius time , fine craftwork , speciosity and use conveniently .If the watch can be used reach above 36 hours with the clockwork spring is enough and wear well .some watches have the capabilities of waterproof and quakeproof and magnetism and so on .
At present ,some businessmen in this line sell the watches not in a proper way in China The traits are as follows :beautiful appearance structure as bait,but use plastic chip with poor quality ,chip with rough facture technics , cheesy chip with poor precison and assembly, which sell as ETA chip, and have big error for time walking with short life-span
We need to have some experience to identiy for the high-quality chip watches.Usually it is difficult for the consumers to identity the stand or fall of its quality ,in order to avoid purchasing the watches with false chip ,the consumers need to differentiate and identify the merchandize information carefully and purchase from big company ,meanwhile , the ccnsumers can also choose it from the model and structural characteristics including The watchwork spring airproof setting .calendar dialing setting ,back cover revolving and joining structure and so on
Top Ten Myths about Replica Watches (This information was borrowed from a replica forum, and is readily available on the internet):
Lie #1: The best replica watches are made in Switzerland, followed closely by Italy.
► This is the biggest lie of all. All replica watches are made somewhere in Asia, mostly China. Saying that replicas are made in Switzerland or Italy is a lie intended to extract more money from the ignorant.
Lie #2: Replica watches are graded according to quality. C (or whatever) is the lowest and AAA+++ (or whatever) is the highest.
► Who decides what is “C” and what is “A”? The “International Replica Watch Governing Board”? Pure nonsense designed, again, to get more of your dollars.
Lie #3: The movements in “Swiss made” replicas are identical to the genuine watch movements. 27 jewel movements are the best.
► (See Lie #1 for “Swiss made”.) Far from the truth. Very few replica watch movements come from anywhere but China and any watchman can immediately tell its not genuine. There are no 27 jewels movements in replica watches; only 25, 21, or 17.
Lie #4: The best replicas are 99% true to the genuine and will even fool an Authorized Dealer (AD).
► Not true. While some may be close (picking a number is impossible) to the genuine, all replicas are flawed. Do you really think you can spend $200 or less and get a watch thats 99% identical to a $4,000-20,000 watch? As for fooling authorized dealers, maybe. Common clerks are easily fooled, but seasoned authorized dealers, upon close inspection, will know its a replica.
Lie #5: The gold on “Swiss grade” replicas is much higher than on other replicas. The crown, bezel, and mid links are solid gold and the full-gold replicas are 5-wrapped (or 6-wrapped, or whatever).
► While a few models have been shown to have solid gold mid links (Rolex replicas), the rest of the watch is gold plated or double or triple wrapped gold.
Lie #6: The best Rolex replicas are made with 904L grade steel.
► Big fat lie. Good replicas are made with 316L quality steel. Rolex is the only company that uses 904L steel and it costs 3 times as much as 316L (one reason why they are so expensive). Replicas are not made with 440 steel, either.
Lie #7: Buying a replica watch is risky, but not if you use sellers from “Replica Review” sites.
► What most people dont know is the “review” sites are owned and operated by the people who run the sites they recommend–its very incestuous. These “review” sites are clever and its easy to get taken in by their lies.
Lie #8: You can tell youre getting a good watch after a thorough examination of the web site.
► If you think everything displayed on every web is true, you deserve to be fleeced. Scam sites lie about everything, from the quality of their goods to their pledge to make sure every customer is happy. Many even post pictures of genuine watches, but send you junk.
Lie #9: Picking a good seller will always result in getting a good watch, one I wont have trouble with.
► We wish. Quality control in replica watch factories is hit-and-miss, but mostly shoddy. One batch may be great while the next produces watches that are DOA. (Remember, making replica watches is illegal, even in China. Replica watch “factories” are usually small operations that can be easily moved or hidden from prying authorities.) What is true, though, is that we will try to fix whatever is wrong should the occasion arise.
Lie #10: Paying by COD is the best way to get the cheapest price. Plus, I can examine my watch before paying the courier to make sure I get what I paid for.
► A really dumb thing to do and a huge red flag that youre dealing with a true scammer. Unless you are a jeweler, and you are going to take the watch apart before paying the COD fee, this is really just a way for the scammer to remain anonymous and take cash from you as opposed to credit card, and be completely untraceable.
One final point. Remember, replica watches are counterfeit goods. While it is not illegal to purchase or possess replica watches in most countries, it is illegal to sell them in many. My sites, through extremely creative marketing, flashy design, and excellent pictures manage to sell customers the same Panerai and Omega models that we sell for up to five times the price. Just because a website is brilliantly designed with expertly taken pictures, does not mean that it is not a scam of one type or another. We are aware that there are hundreds or thousands of websites offering watches for sale on the internet, the vast majority offering lower quality products. The ultimate decision to buy resides with the customer, who is responsible for sifting through the lies and marketing, and locating a reputable dealer.
Collectors were happily surprised when Cartier presented the ‘Collection Privée Cartier Paris’in April 1999, to find a re-release of that famous Tortue MP, in yellow gold.
Omega swiss replica watches Double Eagle Mission Hills Constellation.
Late last year, Cartier unveiled the ID One, a concept watch in the Ballon Bleu case. Intended to showcase several innovations the boffins at Cartier have been working on, Cartier stresses the ID One only a concept watch and will never be produced. But like how concept cars often end up on the road in one way or another, expect some of the innovations from the ID One to one day find their way onto consumers’ wrists.
The ID One boasts three advantages:
1. No regulation
2. No lubrication
3. Escapement with one second daily deviation for the life of the movement, regardless of mainspring state of wind