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Old 28 December 2012, 02:22 PM   #1
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Best value in house movement

Hi guys,

I was thinking the other day how pricey Rolex watches are. Then I started thinking about which other watches one can get a a lower price point with an in house movement. Ignoring ETA and Japanese watches, I could not think of many (Breitling and Omega came to mind quickly, but even then at RRP, they are close to Rolex money).

Is Rolex the best value in house brand? Surely not. Which other brands make an in house (not based on ETA ebauche) value watch?

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Old 28 December 2012, 02:42 PM   #2
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Glashutte Original is one.
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Old 28 December 2012, 02:56 PM   #3
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Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.
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Old 28 December 2012, 04:08 PM   #4
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Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.
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I still wonder why most people overlook this brand

It shoulnd not be in 'that list', it better than that list

The El Primero is imo the most interesting movement EVER made. Not talking about being the best finished, the best exexcuted, the most accurate, the most beautifull, the most ...
But is you look at all the different criteria together it is the most important movement ever made
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Old 28 December 2012, 06:14 PM   #5
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I still wonder why most people overlook this brand

It shoulnd not be in 'that list', it better than that list
Interestingly, I know Zenith from its association with Rolex (pre 2000). I had considered it briefly, but dismissed it on the basis that it is probably too expensive. I was wrong. I checked now and significant discounts can be had in the grey market getting many of the watches in this range in the $5k to $6k bracket. Possibly doesn't bode well for resale, but you are getting a great movement for very reasonable $.

It's on the list now
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Old 28 December 2012, 04:22 PM   #6
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Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.
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Old 28 December 2012, 03:37 PM   #7
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Old 28 December 2012, 04:57 PM   #8
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Old 28 December 2012, 04:55 PM   #10
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Old 3 January 2013, 04:52 AM   #12
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I agree that Zenith, JLC, G O, G P, and some others, offer great VFM in-house movement.
But IMHO the prize for best VFM in-house must go to Nomos.
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Old 3 January 2013, 09:16 AM   #13
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And their famed El Primero great value for money imo
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Old 3 January 2013, 03:49 PM   #14
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I have had a look at Nomos: granted, their styling is stark and certainly not inspiring (for me), but for VFM they are going to be hard to beat as far as an in house movement goes.

Thanks for enlightening me.

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Old 28 December 2012, 06:28 PM   #15
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JLC and Zenith for sure...
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Old 28 December 2012, 07:51 PM   #16
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Old 28 December 2012, 09:28 PM   #17
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GO, JLC, G-P and Zenith I´d say :)
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Old 30 December 2012, 11:16 AM   #19
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Old 30 December 2012, 11:26 AM   #20
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JLC has some great pieces, but just don't seem to get the luvin they deserve.
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JLC has some great pieces, but just don't seem to get the luvin they deserve.
I know what you mean, their dress watches like the Reversos and Master Conrols are very well made at good prices and are sought after, but their sports models like the MC chrono are very busy and cluttered and the Navy Seals doesnt quite do it for me.
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Old 30 December 2012, 11:40 AM   #22
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Old 30 December 2012, 12:06 PM   #23
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Zenith and JLC. Phenomenal value.

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Old 30 December 2012, 12:40 PM   #24
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Old 31 December 2012, 04:59 AM   #25
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Old 31 December 2012, 09:49 AM   #26
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You get history and an in house movement for less that 2k
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Old 31 December 2012, 12:00 PM   #27
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For the best value in house swiss movement hardly beats the jap one in term of price
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Old 2 January 2013, 01:54 AM   #28
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For the best value in house swiss movement hardly beats the jap one in term of price
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