You get the day/date on the quartz version which I got.... I know, I know quartz. But the 7c46 quartz movement in the Tunacan's is basically bomb proof, and one of the most accurate movements on the planet. And it is 100% metal.
You can get Springdrive and Automatic Tuna's but they run $2000 for auto, and $3500 for the Springdrive, which is the only watch not on the Grand Seiko label you can get in in. I will get the Springdrive one day though. When I have 3k to burn. I have seen a Grand Seiko Springdrive titanium diver in the flesh, and the movement almost looks computer generated it is so smooth.
When you see the cutaway of the movement, you can see why Springdrive watches start at 3 grand, and top out at around 10k.
Picked up this guy a few months back. Was considering a Seiko Sumo but wanted something with a 4Hz movement and I've already got a couple of Japanese divers. It uses an ETA 2824-2. Very pleased so far as it's been consistently running at +1.5 sec/day.
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Steinhart is one of the best values out there for watches. Give us a couple more pics. When you say it runs +1.5 secs per day what do you mean? It's fast, meaning that over time the movement will settle.
Steinhart is one of the best values out there for watches. Give us a couple more pics. When you say it runs +1.5 secs per day what do you mean? It's fast, meaning that over time the movement will settle.
Either which way this is a great looking watch.
Mechanical watch movements are not particularly accurate when compared to their quartz/electronic counterparts. They typically will lose or gain up to several seconds per day depending on the grade of the movement. Quartz movements on the other hand are accurate to a couple of seconds per month (or even better). As well, a mechanical movement will also have a break-in period where the accuracy will vary a bit and then settle in to a consistent value. ETA typically produces their movements in 4 grades: standard, elabore, top and chronometer. The 2824 in my Triton is elabore grade and is rated to +/- 7 seconds per day with a maximum daily variation of +/- 20 seconds per day. It's been +1.5 seconds per day right out of the box and has stayed there. I got lucky I guess as it's within the chronometer spec.
A couple more pics. Had it on a black nato over the summer.
Picked this up and I'm pretty happy with it. It's a little more expensive than what I usually go for, but I don't have any buyer's remorse (yet). I think it's a pretty nice and unique looking watch.
That is the extent of my watch analyzing ability.
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Orient makes amazing watches for the money. They make some of the best in house auto movements out there, and like automatic Seikos, these have been known to go 20+ years without needing an iota of service, and some come out of the box with chronometer accuracy. If it isn't, you can have a watchmaker regulate it for around $50. That is why I love all my Japanese autos. On this side of the pond, they are like this giant secret nobody knows about. My JDM Seiko Sumo auto's regularly have people asking me about them, and they are blown away you can get watches like them for around $500.
Best part, is you can probably just buy a new movement for $100 if yours ever craps out. Which I highly doubt it ever would.
BTW, where did you pick it up? It is hard to find Orient watches locally, if at all.
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I've got a couple of Orients. Great value. Purchased online from grey market dealers. Got one from http://www.longislandwatch.com/ and the other from http://www.discountwatchstore.com/ . Both of these dealers are located in the States. Seamless transactions in my experience and the watches are legit. http://www.creationwatches.com/ in Singapore also have a good selection of Orients. I bought a Seiko Orange Monster from them and again a painless experience. You could also probably go through Orient's US distributor http://orientwatchusa.com/ . Prices might be a bit higher though.
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I am in the market for a new dress watch. I am looking for something classic & clean. The 2 watches I am looking at are:
Zenith Heritage Ultra Thin Small Seconds Automatic with an Elite Claiber 682 engine beats at 28,800 vph, 27 Jewels, 128 components and a 50hr power reserve. I have found this watch for $3195US
The other watch is an IWC Portofino Black Dial Automatic with an IWC calibre 35110 engine contains 25 jewels & beats at 28,800 vph and a 42hr power reserve. This watch is available for $3875US
Both watches are available in a white or black face (leaning towards black).
I am wondering if anyone has any personal experience or insight into which watch would be better value. I like that the IWC is an in house movement, however the Zenith is substantially cheaper and appears to be a very similar quality watch (it also has a sapphire crystal back which is always nice)
Thanks for any input and I'll be sure to post some images once I make my selection!
I am in the market for a new dress watch. I am looking for something classic & clean. The 2 watches I am looking at are:
Zenith Heritage Ultra Thin Small Seconds Automatic with an Elite Claiber 682 engine beats at 28,800 vph, 27 Jewels, 128 components and a 50hr power reserve. I have found this watch for $3195US
The other watch is an IWC Portofino Black Dial Automatic with an IWC calibre 35110 engine contains 25 jewels & beats at 28,800 vph and a 42hr power reserve. This watch is available for $3875US
Both watches are available in a white or black face (leaning towards black).
I am wondering if anyone has any personal experience or insight into which watch would be better value. I like that the IWC is an in house movement, however the Zenith is substantially cheaper and appears to be a very similar quality watch (it also has a sapphire crystal back which is always nice)
Thanks for any input and I'll be sure to post some images once I make my selection!
Is the IWC really the in house movement? I thought it was based on Sellita SW300 which IWC went to after moving away from ETA. I thought Zenith only used in house movements. I have an El Primero but am a bit out of the loop on the Elite.
I like my Zenith. And I also like IWC. I think taking a poll of watch people, probably most would lean towards IWC in general. Zenith has had some "interesting" designs in the last handful of years and have alienated a fair number of watch enthusiasts. That being said, they still make a quality product.
Out of your two choices I might go with the Zenith. I prefer no date on my dress watch. And on the Portofino I would like the date better if it was closer to the edge of the face. As it is, it displays a small movement in a large case. I don't dislike it though, just have some nitpicky preferences.
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Agreed. Huge fan of Rolex, and the timeless Daytona.
I had planned to buy this watch a few months ago but held off in the hopes Rolex introduced a GMT II with a ceramic 'Pepsi' (red and blue) bezel at Basel this year.
They did but only made it available in white gold. It is even more glorious.
