Resco Watch Question

[Ric O'shay]

I know some of you are watch guys.
I am thinking of picking up a Black Frog Gen. 2
Two questions.
1. Kind of abstract question but is it worth it for the price?
2. Quartz or ETA 2824?
My current watch is a quartz Tissot, which has been solid, but I want a second option.

 

[RPN]

I know some of you are watch guys.
I am thinking of picking up a Black Frog Gen. 2
Two questions.
1. Kind of abstract question but is it worth it for the price?
2. Quartz or ETA 2824?
My current watch is a quartz Tissot, which has been solid, but I want a second option.

I don't have a Resco watch, so won't comment on perceived value. If you want it, buy it.

The quartz movement will be more accurate, but will go flat one day and not work.

An ETA will be less accurate, but will usually be inaccurate to a known degree, and will never go flat. It will also be EMP proof.... while always being a hand made machine that makes you smile when you use it. I'd buy the ETA.

Caliber Spec: the ETA 2824 - Automatic for the People - Worn & Wound

The ETA 2824 is arguably the most ubiquitous watch movements in existence. But is it actually any good? Read on to find out.

wornandwound.com

 

[Nik H]

@sirhrmechanic is the expert on Resco.

I can talk about the ETA movement as it is a long standing watch movement used by many manufactures.

It has been around for 35 years or a tad longer. I think it was early 80s. It is regarded as the pac mule of watch movements as it just works. It is fairly reliable and not fragile. However, there are multiple grades of this movement. I am not sure which grade RESCO uses in their watches. Some manufactures purchase base movements and perform modifications or embellishments in their own shop versus purchasing a more refined grade directly from ETA. The higher grades are calibrated in multiple orientations and are more accurate on a daily basis.

Another thing that you should know is that the patents associated with the ETA 2842 have expired and many "knock-offs" are out there. Doesn't mean they are worse....just means they are not true ETA movements. I wouldn't think RESCO would put a non ETA movement in their timepiece and label it an ETA.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

They are definitely ETA’s and there is some angst as ETA has been operating under a consent decree that expires... and they are about to start really limiting who they sell to.

In-Depth: Swatch Group Battles With COMCO Over ETA Movement Sales

At issue is whether Sellita really will be able to compete with ETA in an open market for mechanical watch movements.

www.hodinkee.com

This is the article.

Resco uses the 2824 and some Valjoux movements. They have also used a handful if Russian movements In their early, early watches. One of those just sold on eBay for a
Crazy sum.

Hope this helps. Read the eta article. There is some real churn coming in the Swiss watch industry. Buy now.

Sirhr

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Oh and Ric... by all means, buy the watch!

There are a couple of folks here with them. They are great. @MarinePMI is another go-to guy.

Cheers, Sirhr

 

[MarinePMI]

I have a Tissot quartz as well, and it's a nice watch for formal occasions. I also have a couple Rescos, and they are my every day, get the crap beat out of them, go to watches. Both ETA's, and both pretty accurate (especially if you wear a watch to bed, they stay wound better IME).

I like Resco's enough, that I bought the wife one for Christmas.

 

[Ric O'shay]

Thanks guys. I was leaning to the quartz side for simplicity. But is seems like the ETA is the better overall choice.
My computer just puked, so I have a new rig waiting for my guy to come over and hook up. Unexpected 3k expense. Soon as I recover I will get the watch.
P.S. for $2295 is seems kind of lame to ship the watch with a thin nylon strap. Then I have to spend extra for the Ballistic and install it when I get it. Minor beef I guess.
Thanks again for the advice.

 

[MarinePMI]

Don't be afraid to e-mail Mrs. Smitty (owner's wife), via the [email protected] email address on their site, and ask about any "Blems" they might have. Usually a substantial savings for something inconsequential (like a tiny scratch on the back of the case or something like that). My Hooper was a blem, and I couldn't find it when it was delivered.

 

[Ric O'shay]

Interesting, had not thought of that. Thanks I will. I will mention the fan base here, see where that gets me

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Interesting, had not thought of that. Thanks I will. I will mention the fan base here, see where that gets me

They’ll Probably raise the price and suggest you buy a Luminox ;-)

Oh, wait, that’s ar15.com!

Sirhr