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 Posted: Tue Dec 18th, 2007 06:34 pm
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Eric L.



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 "Asian ETA" is a common term used when discussing replica watches - it is basically a Chinese copy of an ETA movement.  Last I checked, these perform ok but definitely break down earlier than genuine ETA movements.

"Swiss ETA" refers to a genuine ETA movement.  As ETA is a Swiss company, they can manufacture the movements anywhere they want, including Asia, provided the quality control meets a certain standard. 

If you are considering a rep, get the one with the gen ETA movement - when the watch falls apart (the crown threads, or the HRV falls off) at least you will have an ETA movement you can use somewhere else.