Broken heart

[Jackxv]

My heart was broken today :

The new Tudor Chrono is equipped with a Eta 2892 with a DD 2054 module.

The watch is assembled and testes in the Rolex facility.

I'll pass on this one, don't like the module and its service possibilities.

[Nicko]

So, I'm not quite sure I understand. Is this a bad thing becuse of the ETA Movement?

[karmatp]

It is a Tudor, not a Rolex. Were you expecting a Rolex movement also, that is the reason they are so much cheaper. Nothing wrong with a ETA movement IMHO, solid movements.

[ParisDakarBmw]

Confused

[Noonan]

I'd prefer that to a modified 7750.

[Jackxv]

The 2892 is a good movement but the module is almost unservicable.
When there are defects in it it's easier to change it than service it.

My indepedant watch maker will not service a module movement.


Jack

[Nicko]

Originally Posted by Jackxv

The 2892 is a good movement but the module is almost unservicable.
When there are defects in it it's easier to change it than service it.

My indepedant watch maker will not service a module movement.


Jack

Thanks for the clarification...

[cronin]

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

[Nicko]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

LOL! That sounds like a RADO to me!

[DRAWTOOL]

This is all about as clear as mud to me, what exactly is a DD 2054 module?

[Colorao]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

x2!!!!!!!! Yeah

[Jackxv]

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

This is all about as clear as mud to me, what exactly is a DD 2054 module?

The Eta 2892 is a perfect normal, low profile, automatic high beat movement but not a chronograph.

On top op this movement there's a extra plate with a chronograph parts placed on it.
This is a completely different idea of a chronograph movement in comparisson to a 7750 or the high end chronograph movements with column wheel.

I wasn't expecting a Rolex movement but neither a Omega Speedmaster reduced one.....

The Valjoux 7750 is much more reliable as the 2892 with DD.
All the cheaper Swatch group auto Chrono's use this movement and module.

Offcourse the watch is assembled and QC by Rolex in their headquarters that might be the part to pull over potential buyers.

Redirecting the counters on Valjoux 775X and the date at 6 would've been virtually impossible.

Jack

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

[AstroBoy]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

Now...That's an idea!

a very small hamspster i bet!

[Rscmaine]

I had a Doxa with a 2892 movement that was as accurate as get out. If the modular aspect is that big a concern you can buy and entire spare 2892 movement from Otto Frei for $186 and simple throw away that entire module every 5 years.

Sounds pretty simple to me.

[Jackxv]

The problem is not the 2892, that pretty reliable. The module is not, that is the extra plate produced by Dubois et Depraz.



Jack

[GMTcrazy]

So how much does a new module cost, since you say you can't service it???

GT

[zillap]

Originally Posted by cronin

I dont care if there is a hampster on a wheel inside I still love that watch!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[outtatime]

I'm in the camp of 'hampster wheel' too...I really could care less when it comes to what movement is in my watch, as long as it keeps excellent time, is an automatic and, well...are those two things!

[mfer]

I don't get it? Why didn't they just use a Val 7750? Disappointed.

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by mfer

I don't get it? Why didn't they just use a Val 7750? Disappointed.

Because the chrono layout and functionality is wrong.

If these things break it's gonna be the RSC way to fix them or no-way. And after the 2 year warranty that's gonna be £££ i recks.

[Safetrends]

Tudor = Tudor

Rolex = Rolex

Tudor + Rolex = Tulex

Rolex + Tudor= Rudor

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by Jackxv

The Eta 2892 is a perfect normal, low profile, automatic high beat movement but not a chronograph.

On top op this movement there's a extra plate with a chronograph parts placed on it.
This is a completely different idea of a chronograph movement in comparisson to a 7750 or the high end chronograph movements with column wheel.

I wasn't expecting a Rolex movement but neither a Omega Speedmaster reduced one.....

The Valjoux 7750 is much more reliable as the 2892 with DD.
All the cheaper Swatch group auto Chrono's use this movement and module.

Offcourse the watch is assembled and QC by Rolex in their headquarters that might be the part to pull over potential buyers.

Redirecting the counters on Valjoux 775X and the date at 6 would've been virtually impossible.

Jack

How does it compare with the 4130 on the Daytona in terms of accuracy and stability?

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by outtatime

I'm in the camp of 'hampster wheel' too...I really could care less when it comes to what movement is in my watch, as long as it keeps excellent time, is an automatic and, well...are those two things!

The hampster will go on for two years with warranty. Soon after two years if the hampster decides to take a break you are out of luck.

[TheBluePrince]

I think my plan is gonna be buy both, sell the one i like the least after a week and then sell the other after 12-18 months with plenty of warranty left. I'm sure i'll be bored of it after One month anyway.

If there is any crap/problems at all within the first month i'll be giving it back for a refund though - not messing around with it.

[Jackxv]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

How does it compare with the 4130 on the Daytona in terms of accuracy and stability?

The 4130 is one of the best chrono movements around.
Very, Very reliable and serviceble.

It can compete with AP, Jaeger, PP and all the other high end chrono's.



Jack

[Tylden Reed]

Originally Posted by Jackxv

The Eta 2892 is a perfect normal, low profile, automatic high beat movement but not a chronograph.

On top op this movement there's a extra plate with a chronograph parts placed on it.
This is a completely different idea of a chronograph movement in comparisson to a 7750 or the high end chronograph movements with column wheel.

I wasn't expecting a Rolex movement but neither a Omega Speedmaster reduced one.....

The Valjoux 7750 is much more reliable as the 2892 with DD.
All the cheaper Swatch group auto Chrono's use this movement and module.

Offcourse the watch is assembled and QC by Rolex in their headquarters that might be the part to pull over potential buyers.

Redirecting the counters on Valjoux 775X and the date at 6 would've been virtually impossible.

Jack

Hi Jack. I've often fully serviced both the ETA and the Val. 7750 ( I own a Longines with Cal 7751 - with moon phase ) and would agree with you that, when it comes to servicing, the 7750 is far superior to the ETA 2892 + DD module. In my opinion it is also stronger. Tylden.

[AstroBoy]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Tudor = Tudor

Rolex = Rolex

Tudor + Rolex = Tulex

Rolex + Tudor= Rudor

...a poet!...

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by Tylden Reed

Hi Jack. I've often fully serviced both the ETA and the Val. 7750 ( I own a Longines with Cal 7751 - with moon phase ) and would agree with you that, when it comes to servicing, the 7750 is far superior to the ETA 2892 + DD module. In my opinion it is also stronger. Tylden.

Tylden, could you elaborate a bit on "stronger"? Do you find it to be stronger in terms of capability to take shocks, or in longevity/intervals between service (parts not breaking as easy), or in terms of power reserve, or in terms of accuracy/consistency? (Perhaps all of them)

Best,

A