Best value in house movement

[gregvisser]

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?

Thanks
Greg

[MCV]

Glashutte Original is one.

[malarky_hk]

Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.

[kilyung]

Hands down... JLC

[unknown]

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.

indeed
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

[Watchmutt]

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Zenith should definitely be on that list - especially the lengendary El Primero movement - all in-house; and at very reasonable prices.

[nishant]

GS and JLC ....

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Hands down... JLC

this

[gregvisser]

Originally Posted by unknown

indeed
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

[iLLGT2]

JLC and Zenith for sure...

[McLovin]

NOMOS Glashutte

[HL65]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Hands down... JLC

Agree

[patrike]

GO, JLC, G-P and Zenith I´d say :)

[Psmith]

Blancpain

[gregvisser]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Blancpain

no surprises there.

[paverman]

JLC has some great pieces, but just don't seem to get the luvin they deserve.

[Rodentman]

It's hard to argue with a G.O.

[lorsban]

Zenith and JLC. Phenomenal value.

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[nick c]

JLC

[wisguy]

GO, JLC & Zenith.

[jolimont]

Rolex DJ 1601

You get history and an in house movement for less that 2k

[Royalex]

For the best value in house swiss movement hardly beats the jap one in term of price

[joe100]

JLC and Zenith. Watchmaking at its best there

[Cesium133]

I like Maurice Lacroix and they're producing in house movements now. Good value IMHO.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by paverman

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.

[chazha]

Originally Posted by Royalex

For the best value in house swiss movement hardly beats the jap one in term of price

[yessir69]

Zenith for Swiss, Nomos for German.

[asadtiger]

GO, BP, GP, Zenith in my opinion..if you going second hand, then there is even less arguing with these

[Psmith]

H. Moser & Cie


http://www.roleks.se/basel2011.htm

(Jocke's report from Basel 2011 - scroll down a few pages...)

[R.J.]

:che:

Originally Posted by nishant

GS and JLC ....