Latest 3235 movement update?

[Andad]

Originally Posted by aniconic

You will find lots of people here with no problems, some with minor problems (e.g., off by 5 s or so per day), and a few with major problems (e.g., losing > 30 s per day). The last time I looked at the poll, it was ~75% no problems (yet), ~25% problems, but like all internet polls, it has unknown reliability because of a number of issues (e.g., sampling, wording of options, length of time people have owned their watches, amount of time watch is worn, etc.).

Because of the varied experiences and lack of objective data, you will find lots of differing advice, from avoid at all costs to don't worry about it and enjoy the watch.

My take (worth even less than you're paying for it) is that if the 75/25 split is approximately accurate, odds are good you won't have an issue. If the issue were more common, I'd expect fewer people reporting no problems and more people reporting problems. Note that this statement does not deny that people have reported serious problems; it just evaluates risk based on the information available. I'm also well aware I could be wrong, and I'll be happy to revise my take based on new data.

One view is that the 75/25 split is about right. You might make the odds even better by avoiding early 32xx watches; stick with brand new, and if buying used, make sure it comes with a valid warranty card. This latter suggestion is based on the assumption that there was something wrong with the early versions (either manufacturing or design, or a combination) and this has now been (silently) corrected. Again, this could be completely wrong.

A second view is that the 75/25 split might be too favorable. The odds could be worse if you consider the number of people who don't have their watches running very often (e.g., they have multiple watches and wear any given one rarely). If it is an issue that occurs based on run time (for want of a better expression), those folks are least likely to see anything. Again, this could be completely wrong.

Your question is, IMO, the correct approach: get as much info and then make a decision you're comfortable with. Whatever you decide, think carefully about whether it will detract from your enjoyment.