Charles
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I don't think, that your Alarm is
an ETA-calibre. But you should know that ETA's producing quite expensive, well working and modern calibres, for example the 8611 for Omega, an anual calendar. (I know, not as sophisticated as Ludwig's perpetual of course...)
UN SAN Marco Alarm
I have owned this watch for 1 year; i am in a quandry b/c i didnt realize that it had an ETA movement....now it seems like a cheap watch to me...i feel sort of ripped off....any comments on this would be appreciated carl
Are you sure
that the alarm is an ETA? Who gave you that info? Ask the people where from he has his info.
I don't think, that your Alarm is
an ETA-calibre. But you should know that ETA's producing quite expensive, well working and modern calibres, for example the 8611 for Omega, an anual calendar. (I know, not as sophisticated as Ludwig's perpetual of course...)
You are of course right, Charles! ...
... when talking about "ETA", one should not forget that the facility is producing the movements of many "exclusive" brands as well. Regards, Marcus
slightly off post, but i dont think the Omega 8611 is ETA
as far as i am aware Omega stopped using ETA calibres with the introduction of the 8500 calibre claiming that it is their first in-house calibre for more than 30 years. this would then follow on that the 8600/8611's are also in-house calibres. i may of co...
Graham; what are some examples...
Graham; what are some examples of Omega Watches that use cal 8500 8600 8611 movmts...?? thx Carl
well Carl, pretty much all...
well Carl, pretty much all new Omegas will be using them. the new Aqua Terra uses an 8500, the Hour Vision uses 8500 and the hour vision annual calendar uses 8611(although i thought it was an 8601), i may be wrong without looking at the reviews, but i thi...
i heard most UN have...
i heard most UN have eta as base movements...and then they add to them...if my san marco day date alarm is in house i would love to know
The San Marco Alarm has an AS 5008 movement ...
... which is also used by Girard Perregaux and many other brands. Originally, this movement had been produced by the A. Schild company, which had later been acquired by ETA. Several years ago, my fellow moderator Peter Conrad has written down some very go...
I know more than 100 brands with 5008-Alarms, ...
There are different combinations: Date + moon (two completely differents), GMT or day of the week. Prices: Since 1972 the mvt was on the market between CHF 0.70 and more than CHF 800.00. It wasn't produced only by the former A.Schild and his successor, bu...
And I assume you have them all in your collection ....
... as you are known for one of the largest alarm wristwatch collections out there .... The 5008 is indeed a highly practical and well-designed movement. Its alarm could be a bit louder, though. Regards, Marcus
Marcus. I read your response...
Marcus. I read your response to my orig question on UN alarm watch...i also opened both article links and did a careful read...i want to thank you for sharing this information with me...i now have a new appreciation for my watch...sincerely Carl (boston) ...
Thank you very much, Carl ....
... I am glad to have added a few aspects to the issue! Hope you will keep on visiting our forum. Have a nice holiday! Marcus
