Wristwatch collectors out there?

wayner123 · 12-23-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I think the 7750 movement costs about $350 by itself.

One has to remember the watch companies are buying on scale, so they pay much less.

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

And while it's a nice movement, there are a number of in house movements that are far better. And be careful, the Asian 7750 looks identical, but costs far less.

e-man67 · 12-23-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

And while it's a nice movement, there are a number of in house movements that are far better. And be careful, the Asian 7750 looks identical, but costs far less.

The problem with the Asian movements is they are all shipped "dry" no lube to speak of...plus there are several manufactures so matching gear sizes can be a challenge...tolerances vary a bunch.

mosesbotbol · 12-23-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

That's what are our watchsmith said last year. I assume he buys them from Eta direct? He does work for Swatch Group when they have to fix an old movement that needs hand cut sprokets.