Ruckdee
3337
Great points made. I was somewhat against the 33XX movement too...
...around the time when it was first launched and problematic pieces cropped up. I was in that mode for a few years then l noticed significant drop in the number of cases of Cal. 33XX failing around me. Over time my comfort level rose to the point where I stopped expressing my concerns about this movement to potential buyers I know. I even bought one watch with this base movement two years ago. But that one is for keeping and not wearing so then again I have no owner experience to share.
As for sophistication of the movement, comparison against other brands' offering or provenance, I know I am not qualified to discuss so this is just about all I can say.
Ruckdee
Need opinions on the Speedmaster Broad Arrow with honeycomb dial
So I'm looking at getting one of these and wanted to see if anyone else here has had experience with this particular watch. This is the new "bigger" 2010 Speedmaster Broad Arrow announced last year with the Geneva striped face and the honeycomb subdials A...
I've not owned but played with them.
My opinion is that, while both are nice, it is easier to read time on the black dial. The hours and the hands kind of stand up, especially when they catch light. But for my taste I would prefer the more sober versions of Broad Arrow or Speedmaster in gene...
the 33xx powered BA is not a very reliable watch
I wouldn't call anything powered by 33xx reliable. Just read Chuck Maddox articles on the 33xx on you will see why it is movement that is absolutely not on par with rolex 4130, 4030 or the zenith ep
To Be fair George
they had problems at the beginning but the problems have been ironed out.I have read the late Chuck Maddox's articles.
allow me to disagree with you, but here are my two cents
The 33xx is not suited for sports or even rough activities. Its construction is made of stamped parts and its unidirectional winding system are far to make of it a high class chrono movement. There has been three versions of the same movement in less than...
To clarify
I have read that the problems regarding reliability have been resolved.I am aware, as documented by the late chuck maddox about the problems.I am not comparing it to the Rolex 4030,4130 or the Zenith 410 chrono movements ( I have watches with all 3 moveme...
Great points made. I was somewhat against the 33XX movement too...
...around the time when it was first launched and problematic pieces cropped up. I was in that mode for a few years then l noticed significant drop in the number of cases of Cal. 33XX failing around me. Over time my comfort level rose to the point where I...
De mortuis ....
... nihil nisi bene. I will not comment on Chuck Maddox' articles, nor speculate on his motivation behind writing them. However, your choice of words strongly suggests that your problems with the cal. 33xx are rather problems with the owner family and her...
off topic about movements
Hi Markus There are people who owned the Blancpain Yachting Monaco series and who have known failures with the 1185 piguet based chronograph. The 1285 edition speciale de luxe aka 33xx was never meant to be a heavy duty chrono movement. One screw retains ...
Thanks for all the info....
...exactly what I was looking for. Seems like I need to do a little more research especially on the 33.xx movement before pulling the trigger. The last thing I want is a "tempermental" piece. Cheers -Sam
3303 is a fine movement
My cents: I know that this movement had issues in the past but those issues, after multiple complains, were fixed by Omega. The late and excellent Chuck Maddox conducted a major campaign against this movement, but I interpret those actions more as frustra...
not the case because , the 33xx wil lbe only found in women chronographs in late 2011/2012
Well here is the interview which was made by Art with Stephen Uhrquart and one passage valids my point "SU: Ok, very interesting, this came up before in the previous interview [meaning the session just prior]. We've already said so, so I can say it again,...
Strong and great point
My wife watches must be very strong or else. Stronger than mine. Cheers BTW: I don't think any mechanic watch can handle heavy sports. I use a Casio for that.
If you don't break the Ploprof while diving ...
... at least the wonderfully impact-sensitive sapphire crystal bezel inlay: (c) Schmitti The public perception of "robust" vs. "weak" or "delicate" is often the result of hearsay rather than facts. Marcus...
Ouch... I always wondered how easy it was to crack that sapphire bezel...
...especially considering its position around the edge of a watch. Thanks for the pic. Ruckdee
The really bad thing is the price Omega charges to replace it ...
... even during warranty period. This is the problem I have with all the current ceramic and sapphire bezels on so-called "professional" watches: The aluminum bezel inlay for a Rolex is a cheap article and even cheap for the customer. Yes, it is prone to ...