| Author | Message | ||
     Johannes Holzer New member Username: Johannes881 Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
Hi, maybe a newbe question, but I mean it serious: What are the technical arguments, that 889/2 is better, more solid, less sensitive, more accurate, etc compared to the others, like ETA's 2892? Or is it simply the fact that this movement has the touch of uniqueness? Do not understand me wrong, I'd love to have a JleC, but some people insist, that ETA is not worse, even some say they are "better". Please POST!! Johannes | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 376 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Well, for starters: 1. The JLC isn't mass produced. 2. If has a much much higher finish level: Geneva stripes, polished scews and edges, gold rotor, etc. etc. 3. The JLC is hand finished and assembled and done entirely on location in LeSentier. 4. The JLC has much higher degree of testing for accuracy and regulation. In pratical terms, but watches will likley have similar performance in terms of accuracy, but you're paying for the hand finish, the prestige and the higher degree of workmanship. Sort of like a Ferrari vs a Corvette comparison. | ||
| Johannes Holzer New member Username: Johannes881 Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thank you for the information. It was clear to me, that workmanship has high value and also the finish. My question was more intended to get answers with technical details: Do both movements have the same architecture? I know that 889 has 15 Jewels more - why? Does this have an impact on the durability? Do the more tight tolerances have influence on the life cycle or maintanance cycles? Sorry if my posting was not clear enough. Johannes | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 381 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The 889/2 is a 36 jewel movement the ETA is a 25 jewel movement. In general more jewels will result in a longer service life and when/if they do wear out, the jewel can be replaced rather than the entire watch plate or bridge. In pratice, if both movements are well maintained they should last beyond the lifetime of the wearer. |