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RomanW
5
Apr 15, 2018
My Glycine GL0123 is supposed to have 25 jewels as described: "Movement: Glycine GL224 25-jewel automatic" and there are 26 jewels. This means that there is Sellita SW200=GL224 (26 jewels) instead of ETA 2824-2 (25 jewels)?
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mrgrandis
619
Apr 16, 2018
RomanWDigged a bit on the internet, looks like we can see if the movements are Sellita or not by looking at the edge around the balance wheel. Also it seems that a lot of people recently found that the movement are not as advertise too, as seen here; forums.watchuseek.com/f18/glycine-using-sellita-movements-now-4583721.html
Farz
63
Apr 16, 2018
RomanWI got in on the drop for the ETA movement -- can someone form MD comment on here? Sellita movements are cheaper and not finished as well as ETAs.
Edit: looks like this is a controversial point based on what I've been seeing... Still I was expecting an ETA movement.
Farz
63
Apr 16, 2018
RomanWSomeone contacted Glycine and got this response:
“Yes, we were starting to use for our collection 2017 not only ETA, but also Sellita movement. So we are working with both movements and the quality grade is the same, elabore. You are right - indication right now, which movement is inside which model, is not sufficiently shown on our Website. We will improve this fact within next year.”
Farz
63
Apr 16, 2018
RomanW" Aesthetically, the movements are identical and difficult to separate and the only significant difference is in the number of jewels. Sellita added a 26th jewel on the upper side of the barrel axis which sits just below the ratchet wheel. This jewel slightly reduces the friction associated with automatic winding. However, as the ETA movement has never had a problem of reliability in this regard, it is my view that this is most likely a marketing device used by Sellita to create some separation from the ETA movement although one could make a case for the small benefit in reliability the adjusted jewel height gives.Overall, however, the two movements are so identical in every aspect, it is difficult to have a meaningful discussion about the differences. "
https://www.christopherward.co.uk/blog/the-eta-v-sellita-story/
An interesting perspective. CW uses sellita movements so take this with a grain of salt it may be in their best interest to not bash sellita.
Some more information:
" The long and short of this is Sellita makes a quality product and will run with ETA just fine for years to come. Yes, they are clones and made to substitute, but that shouldn’t cause anyone to think ETA movements are superior. The loving hands of the final watchmaker can prove to be very important when working with either of these two mechanisms, and how accurate they are when they get to your wrist. Happy Flipping. "
http://watchflipr.com/movements/sellita-sw200-vs-eta-2824-2/
RomanW
5
Apr 16, 2018
Farz...if Glycine used movements of Elabore grade---> is ok