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sensui · 26 October 2019, 02:36 PM

ETA wears better, looks better to me, and is easily serviced/regulated by most watchmakers. Choice seems clear to me.

Laszlo · 26 October 2019, 02:45 PM

I have nothing against ETA but was never a big fan of them in the Tudor relaunch. When they introduced the in-house movements I had a few and really felt they were excellent and a big step up from the ETA movements. Winding was butter. Better than the 3235. From a feel perspective.

rcclarkie · 26 October 2019, 03:12 PM

I had my AD hunt down one of the last ETA BB Blue references they could get back in 2017 because of how easy the movement will be to maintain. Plus the beautiful rose dial, the non-riveted (almost Oyster) bracelet, it’s thinner and less expensive than the current generation.

Don’t believe the in-house hype.

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Seibei · 26 October 2019, 03:34 PM

ETA.

With respect to the servicing however, if I have the choice of a new movement, or having mine stripped, cleaned and some parts replaced and then put back together again I will choose a new movement all day every day. I have no attachment to a watch movement whatsoever.

andrewjb88 · 26 October 2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

seriously? Tudor doesn't service their in-house movements but gives you a refurbished one?

Yep

jimcameron · 26 October 2019, 06:17 PM

"Refurbished". That, right there, would be a deal breaker.

gunhose · 26 October 2019, 07:43 PM

Thanks Bas for your input. ETA no brainer !

LandWatch · 26 October 2019, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I would normally say in-house, but sadly these movements are exchanged during 'service' and you'll receive a refurbished movement instead of your own getting serviced. That is a very hard pass for me.

Wow, I didn’t know that! Actually, quite surprising to me. Enough to put me off buying a Tudor, unfortunately.

1William · 26 October 2019, 09:59 PM

I have owned both and have six in my collection now. All in-house movements and that is what I prefer. Accuracy is superb and I like everything about them including the bracelet. Nothing wrong with liking a discontinued movement or style and the dial of the ETA version is nice. I could care less about them changing a movement out at service as long as it comes back right and accurate.

26 October 2019, 02:45 PM	#32
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I have nothing against ETA but was never a big fan of them in the Tudor relaunch. When they introduced the in-house movements I had a few and really felt they were excellent and a big step up from the ETA movements. Winding was butter. Better than the 3235. From a feel perspective. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

26 October 2019, 02:36 PM	#31
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	ETA wears better, looks better to me, and is easily serviced/regulated by most watchmakers. Choice seems clear to me.

26 October 2019, 03:12 PM	#33
rcclarkie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Watch: SMP 300m Posts: 187	I had my AD hunt down one of the last ETA BB Blue references they could get back in 2017 because of how easy the movement will be to maintain. Plus the beautiful rose dial, the non-riveted (almost Oyster) bracelet, it’s thinner and less expensive than the current generation. Don’t believe the in-house hype. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2019, 03:34 PM	#34
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	ETA. With respect to the servicing however, if I have the choice of a new movement, or having mine stripped, cleaned and some parts replaced and then put back together again I will choose a new movement all day every day. I have no attachment to a watch movement whatsoever.

26 October 2019, 06:17 PM	#36
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	"Refurbished". That, right there, would be a deal breaker.

26 October 2019, 07:43 PM	#37
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Thanks Bas for your input. ETA no brainer !

26 October 2019, 09:59 PM	#39
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I have owned both and have six in my collection now. All in-house movements and that is what I prefer. Accuracy is superb and I like everything about them including the bracelet. Nothing wrong with liking a discontinued movement or style and the dial of the ETA version is nice. I could care less about them changing a movement out at service as long as it comes back right and accurate.

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