Options when new movement required

[bikerPaul]

I have a watch that was only a few hundred pounds new four years ago but of sentimental value to me that apparently needs a new movement. It is an ESQ Swiss chronograph with a quartz movement.

How easy is it to have the movement replaced and what options do i have - as in can i put in an automatic movement or am i restricted to replacing like for like?

Thanks
Paul

[Spice_Weasel]

The most straight forward route is to source a replacement movement that is the same as the existing one, assuming that you are able to get hold of one. A friendly watchmaker may know. Fitting an auto movement probably won't work as it would need to fit the case (both width and depth) and have the functions in the exact same place (date ring, sub dials if a chronograph) etc in order to use the existing dial.

In short, it may be tricky but it's not impossible!

[Importr]

got a picture or link of it?

I see that ESQ use a variety of chrono movts, varying from ISA to ETA.
ISA - Swiss parts, China assembled - from £35
ETA - all swiss, allegedly - from £35 to £65+, but ETA movts in general are getting increasing hard to source now.

[bikerPaul]

Importr said:

got a picture or link of it?

Thanks for your reply.

Do you mean a picture of the watch or the movement? If it is the watch itself then i can get that ok. Not sure if the manual will state what the movement type is but i can always check.

Paul

[Importr]

yes i meant the watch dial...

its fairly easy to then guesstimate the movt inside, based on subdial functions & spacing, date placement....

[bikerPaul]

Importr said:

yes i meant the watch dial...

its fairly easy to then guesstimate the movt inside, based on subdial functions & spacing, date placement....

Apologies for the delay in replying - the watch was at my folks.

Thoughts?
TIA
Paul

[daveenty]

From the (admittedly little) research I've done, it seems that it comes with an ETA G10.211 movement.

Article HERE about them.

It seems they are throwaway, i.e. unrepairable according to the above.

The consolation with that is that they should be available to buy.

If the worst happens and you can't replace it for any reason, it may be worth having a look on the auction site for another watch with that movement to use as a donor.

As a last resort, you could always replace your watch with THIS for c £140

[Tanguero]

That movement is £45.80 from Cousins so it should be an easy swap.

[daveenty]

No guarantee it is that movement, only a sketchy bit of rooting about this morning.

Up to the OP to ascertain that by removing the case back, but that seems a good price to effectively have the watch back up and running as new again.

[bikerPaul]

Here's a picture of the movement but i'm not sure it gives up a lot of detail!

[bikerPaul]

Shameless bump.....

Anyone got any thoughts?

TIA
Paul

[daveenty]

Can't tell from the photo due to the angle and my eyes, but the movement number should be to the right of the battery, just below the stem removal hole.

It should be a simple swap out, keeping your old bits (face, hands, pushers etc) to use on the new movement.

[bikerPaul]

daveenty said:

Can't tell from the photo due to the angle and my eyes, but the movement number should be to the right of the battery, just below the stem removal hole.

It should be a simple swap out, keeping your old bits (face, hands, pushers etc) to use on the new movement.

I couldn't see a movement number on it but wasn't sure if there was a cover on the movement?