Are there any movements you want to collect?

I like the 2824 and it's clones (SW200 and G101). Those are usually my base (with the exception of Seikos), but there are some nicer movements I would like to have, something from Breguet, the El Primiro, and the Moser specifically.

I try to collect different brands/movements so I can experience the differences. That said, I didn’t like my SW-200; the rotor was too loud.

Yes, but they all go in watches I can't afford.

There are a few. On the obtainable list is an El Primero, so more than likely a Zenith at some point, and on the out of my reach list is something like a Gronefeld G-04:

The 6497 movement for me. It's the movement a lot of professional watchmakers learn on. It's a simple manual wind originally designed for pocket watches. Its common, old, and easy to work on. The escape wheel is huge and loud, which is kind of interesting compared most wrist watches.

This is Cameron Weiss's take on it, his caliber 1003, which is slightly modified.

I would like a regular 6497, and the 6498, which has the subseconds at 6 rather than 9.

There are some clones of this movement from Seagull that I would like to get for servicing practice.

The Valjoux 7750 is the backbone Swiss chronograph movement and worth looking out for.

Cool question! I weirdly do kinda like that my Tudor has the ETA 2824 in there, knowing other people with completely different watches can relate to the ownership experience. It’s a bit like having an engine shared between the Volkswagen Audi Group. More extreme examples here. Even my Patek has a movement that was shared in a lot of JLCs at the time.

I’d love a Breguet tradition, couldn’t tell you the movement name, but it’s more the fact that it’s everywhere on the dial!

I wouldn’t mind trying a co-axial movement at some point, it’s likely going to have to be an Omega. George Daniels’ own modified Nautilus is on display at the Science Museum in London. He replaced the escapement with his own co-axial one. According to the little plaque, it worked maintenance free for a decade!

I would really like to add a high quality quartz movement - GS, Omega, Oysterquartz - maybe a Bulova 262?

Love it.

I think it would have been more appropriate for Tudor to use 2892-2s and SW300s than 2824-2s in watches retailing for thousands of Swiss francs.

That’s a total watch nerd power move, right there, Mr. Daniels.

The FC 810, a mechanical movement with a silicon oscillator that beats at 40hz from Frederique Constant.

I think its just awesome.

Got my dream one a few years ago (coaxial) , but really have a hankering for something with small seconds (no date, obviously) but must be an automatic. Not really too fussed about if it's fancy or anything,but do prefer mainstream brands and not too old & knackered.

The search continues..

I personally wouldn’t consider an ETA or selita movement collectible. Now an interesting El Primero movement variant or a movement from a well know brand that was the first of its kind or had an interesting or rarely seen complication is something worth adding to the collection imho.

The Powermatic 80 gave me so much frustration I don’t want to come near it ever again.

Answering your question: Someday I want to complete my Grand Seiko movement family collection, meaning I want a 9SA5 somewhere down the line. Then I will have all the movement categories GS offers.

To be totally honest the only time I think about the movement is when it needs servicing. The only movements that really interest me are out of my budget and are too delicate. The VC 57260 would be cool though.

Most of the DUW movements😍

What are those?

I’d like to own the Spirate Speedmaster. ‘Have the best of Omega’s current technology

Powermatic 80 is a family of movements. Which one and why?

That’s cool.

Those are super cool. Very innovative

They’re targets of collection for me because I don’t own any with one. I have Seikos, a Miyota, a Mingzhu, Timex, Ronda, Vostok, Orient, and maybe something else.

The ones that are in the PRX. The plastic-part suckers.

Nomos calibers😉

At some points I wanted a 4S15 and a 9F62. These were amazing movements. I have parted ways with both for other projects, but I'm glad I had them in my journey !

Eta C07.111

Did they break or something on you?

Tissot's service, after praising them for getting repairs done quick (see my post), seemingly can't do shite.

First , the hands were misaligned. Then I got it back, working for like one week, then the hands were misaligned again, albeit in the other direction.

After sending it in for the second time, it came back and two weeks after that, when I wanted to set the time and wind, the rotor was spinning with the rotation of the crown. They forgot to lubricate the movement or something.

I requested a refund and I will never get any Tissot or PM80 ever again.

Wow. That’s some big incompetence

I bought the Zelos Spearfish because it was the first watch with the LJP G100 and the Zelos Mirage 8 Day to get the LJP 8 Day movement.

@AndrewMorgan

I think you mentioned that you’re into some fancy stuff, but I forget from which brand.

If I had the money, I would get that one Breguet with the magnets used in part of the shock protection. Criminally undervalued.

I’ll take whatever I can get 😅

I’d really like a Dornbluth. Simple movement modified to the absolute max

Watched your Watchfinder video on that “simple” Dormbluth and I totally see what you mean. Insane value for money for that level of artisan work.

Seeing all the ends of the spectrum is interesting. From the a-face-only-a-mother-could-love vintage Timex movements to the hands-only artisan shop of Tim Mosso’s wet dreams.