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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I have been sitting on this info of another eta clone entering the WIS marketplace for a couple weeks until my sources could verify it but it is true and what you will read below is based on what I have heard from a few sources close to subject of Swiss/German watchmaking and movements. The Unitas C-1 as it is called at this point an eta clone much like the 2824 and sw200 is being marketed and offered through Fricker at this time in their German made watches and right now is rumored to be German/Swiss made.....now not to confuse anyone the name Unitas is not owned by eta as is the 6497 and 6498 ...2 movements which we are all fond of and we continue to call the Unitas 6497 and 6498 respectfuly but in the eta catologue they are listed as eta 6497 and eta 6498.ETA does not own the name Unitas. The Unitas C-1 will be a mechanical automatic with rotor and apparenlty early reports to the owner and producer of this movement point to Rick Marei of Doxa and possibly a family member of the once owned Unitas brand....but so far only Ricks name is being mentioned as the producer/owner of this new movement along with Fricker as the only one offering this movment in upcoming watches.Both parties have a long history in watchmaking and a great reputation imho. There is as always some speculation as to it's original origin...meaning is it truly Swiss Made or does it contain Asian parts and only being Swiss/German assembled...again this is speculation and I invite anyone closer to this movement and information to expound and clarify as to it's origin and availaiblilty. I look forward to hearing more about the Unitas C-1 and personally seeing one in the near future but until then or if anyone with hardcore facts comes forward all we can do is debate, discuss and speculate on the forthcoming Unitas C-1 which right now some watch vendors are calling it the "German Unitas"  |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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So what is your personal opinion on this movement O ??? Is this something to be wary of ??? |
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Johnny P Advisor 
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Oops cat out of the bag.   |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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Sounds interesting, Oscar. I'm intrigued by the combination of Unitas and Doxa. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I have not seen this movement as of yet but look forward to ithand6.gif ...and Tom I never mentioned Doxa was involved....only Rick Marei as it was told to me and please read closely what was said about Unitas...let's keep on track here ;) |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Very interesting. Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep a cyber ear to the ground. ;) |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Sounds like a promising movement at the very least. If done properly and widely available this may be something we all become closely acquainted with in time. Imho, this could be very good news for all of us.:D Of course, I would prefer its origins to be Swiss...:shock: |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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after seeking more info on this new movement interestingly enough it seems our very own Kenzo/Kazimon has plans on using this new movement as added to his new site..."German Automatic Unitas" cool10.gif http://www.kazimon.com/ |
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Zarith 3T WIS 
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So that was what this "German Unitas" was all about ;) I'm glad to see more companies entering in the game. The more different movements, the better. Hopefully this C1 will have its own personality. Stowa will also build movements starting 2009, under the resurrected brand name "Durowe". |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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good news about Stowa Eric...TYhand6.gif ...also Mike Koblod will be manufacturing his own movement found with the help of his long time friend/mentor and owner of Chronswiss Gerd R-Lang ....a old stock(NOS) of movemnts from a defunct Swiss watch manufacturer who fell to the quartz revolution and will be reworked and recalibrated to be a Kobold movement along with Kobold bringing in CNC machinery to his headquarters in Pennsylvania to produce his own cases! yahoo.gif |
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anders213 3T WIS 
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I have got one prototype of the Unitas C-1 in my possession. I timed it and asked my watchmaker to have a look at it. Then timed it on the machine. In our opinion, its a pretty good movement. Reliable and accurate. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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anders213 wrote: TY Anders!hand6.gif....am I correct in what I have been told that Rick is the company owner or are you not at liberty to say...also is it Swiss Made and a clone of the eta 2824....can you take a pic for us ?... I have got one prototype of the Unitas C-1 in my possession. |
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anders213 3T WIS
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Sorry mate but I was told details is confidential. So I am not sure as well. Was told it is made in Germany. Looks like a 2824. IMO(true for watever movement) irregardless of where it is made in, as long as its timing good and constructed well, it makes a good movement. Agree? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I completely agree Anders...that if it is a good movement and runs/times well it will be good for WIS and manufacturers alikehand6.gif...does it have a clean finish as a eta....by this I mean not like the rough finish some of the Seagull eta clones have....is it refined ;) |
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anders213 3T WIS
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Movement is refined and clean. Nothing of the sort you get from Seagull. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Great news and TY again Anders for your 1st hand information....it is nice to have such a connected and knowledgeable WIS and watchmaker associated here with 3T Movement is refined and clean. Nothing of the sort you get from Seagull. |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Will this movement drive the prices down....? |
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anders213 3T WIS
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Not anytime soon Teddy. I just got an update from ETA last week about a price increment from Jan 2009 onwards.  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Like any market ....supply and demand will always determine the prices!:D |
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Watchstuff 3T WIS 
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Thanks for the info guys; I have been looking for legitimate alternatives to the 2824 for a while now and not having good luck, it sounds like some things are happening out there! It would be nice if we could get some alternatives with similar quality but better pricing and especially availability! I will also keep my eyes and ears open! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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teddyhanna wrote: Will this movement drive the prices down....? With all that is going on Teddy I would not be surprised to see prices continue to climb for at least 3 or 4 more years even with a injection of other comparable movement lines. |
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DX 3T WIS 
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Great information Oscar... Thank you! Anders, thank for the verification too... You guys rock! |
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