PRS-82 - Movements query

[seabiscuit]

If you had the opportunity to buy one with the 2783 movement or the 2824 movement which would you prefer? Given that the 2783 movements used were NOS, won’t there potentially be an issue with obtaining replacement parts? Which is likely to be more accurate?

Thanks in advance for your observations.

[walkerwek1958]

If two watches in identical condition were offered I’d take the 2824 with no hesitation.

[seabiscuit]

If two watches in identical condition were offered I’d take the 2824 with no hesitation.

Thanks, Paul. Is that due to availability of parts (or lack of)/ease of maintenance for the earlier movement?

[walkerwek1958]

Thanks, Paul. Is that due to availability of parts (or lack of)/ease of maintenance for the earlier movement?

Parts availability could be an issue for all ETA movements in the not too distant future owing to Swatch Groups stupid policy on supply. However, parts for the older ETA movements are obsolete rather than restricted, which causes more problems. The 2824 is far better seved for parts and that’ll continue.

The 2824 is a higher beat movement so theoretically it’s better. However, in use the differences are unlikely to be significant.

Other than the fact that it mirrors the original more accurately (warm feeling territory in my parlance)I can’t think of a reason to choose a 2789 over a 2824 unless you tumble across a really mint example.

[seabiscuit]

Thanks again, Paul. Hope you enjoyed the Manchester GTG.

[KAS118]

I bought mine when it first came out so it has the 2783.

If I was buying it now and had the choice between the 2 I would buy the 2783.

The reasons being:

1) I have other watches which use the 2824 - so it's nice to have a different movement;

2) The slower beat 'chug' is really quite affectionate

3) Fingers crossed parts won't be a problem

[seabiscuit]

I asked because I’ve spotted one with the 2783 movement. It looks to be pretty much unworn. It’s a watch that I’ve been looking at for quite a while now.

[KAS118]

I asked because I’ve spotted one with the 2783 movement. It looks to be pretty much unworn. It’s a watch that I’ve been looking at for quite a while now.

I wouldn't sell mine - its a fantastic watch.

If it looks in good condition and is a sensible price go for it - I'm sure you won't regret it 👍

[seabiscuit]

I wouldn't sell mine - its a fantastic watch.

If it looks in good condition and is a sensible price go for it - I'm sure you won't regret it 

The one I’ve seen is £375. It’s a full set from 2013. Either buy that one or put up an extra £50 for the current model with two year warranty. I’ll need to mull it over.

[KAS118]

To be honest- I’d pay the £50 more and get new if I were you.




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[seabiscuit]

[QUOTE=KAS118;5045732]To be honest- I’d pay the £50 more and get new if I were you

That’s what I’m thinking. £375 for the earlier model seems a bit steep to me. But I also think there’s not much else out there to compete with the current model at £425.

[GuyIncognito]

What movement did the original diver have in 1982?

[swanbourne]

What movement did the original diver have in 1982?

2783.

Eddie

[Gelajoy]

Hi SeaB.

Please let me know if you decide to pass on the PRS-82 with the ETA 2783.

Thanks.

[BVItalia]

I sold mine a couple of years ago! It was the one with the old movement.
I have since regretted selling it so I am also in the market for one!
If I don't find one soon I will go with a new one.
Such a beautiful watch!

[PeteS]

There is one on eBay at the moment with the original movement

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Timefacto...sAAOSwuFZchg8q

£375 is pretty reasonable

[BVItalia]

There is one on eBay at the moment with the original movement

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Timefacto...sAAOSwuFZchg8q

£375 is pretty reasonable

Thanks for this. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to post internationally. Also, when I tried to contact him, it wasn't possible.

Then if one tries to see items for sale, it appears there are none.

Weird

Thank you though! :-)

[PeteS]

Thanks for this. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to post internationally. Also, when I tried to contact him, it wasn't possible.

Then if one tries to see items for sale, it appears there are none.

Weird

Thank you though! :-)

No problem at all

Not responding to contact is sometimes a worrying sign

I’m sure one will come up for you

They are super watches and I’m very lucky to own 003 from the first batch

All the best

[msul23]

Long time lurker and admirer of the 82 here!! I finally managed to pick one up this week with the original movement and was reading this thread with interest.. only then realise the watch being discussed.. is the one I bought!!

I did a deal at 330 and am over the moon with it. Such a stunner 😎

[msul23]

Long time lurker and admirer of the 82 here!! I finally managed to pick one up this week with the original movement and was reading this thread with interest.. only then realise the watch being discussed.. is the one I bought!!

I did a deal at 330 and am over the moon with it. Such a stunner

with pics!



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[size11s]

Really nice and a great price. I was tempted too by that on eBay. Congratulations.

[msul23]

Really nice and a great price. I was tempted too by that on eBay. Congratulations.

Thanks!! I’ve been looking for so long I had to pull the trigger as soon as it came up! Now to find a 14...


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[KAS118]

Congratulations on your purchase- it really is a great watch


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[mariod]

Long time lurker and admirer of the 82 here!! I finally managed to pick one up this week with the original movement and was reading this thread with interest.. only then realise the watch being discussed.. is the one I bought!!

I did a deal at 330 and am over the moon with it. Such a stunner 

Congrats! I got mine last year and I'm loving it. Unique design, incredible value for money imho.



Such a good looking watch ;)

[msul23]

Congrats! I got mine last year and I'm loving it. Unique design, incredible value for money imho.



Such a good looking watch ;)

Thanks guys

Have you got the deployant clasp strap as well as the nato?? Not sure which to get for it


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[mariod]

Thanks guys

Have you got the deployant clasp strap as well as the nato?? Not sure which to get for it

I bought mine used and it came with a rubber tropic strap and the blue stock nato strap. I'm wearing it on a admiralty gray nato strap from Phoenix as shown in the picture.

[msul23]

Oops


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[size11s]

Are we going TF retro....ooops?

[msul23]

89?.. that’s a honey.. I check the bay 10 times a day for one of those bad boys 18 A is stunning in the flesh


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[redhed18]

Thanks!! I’ve been looking for so long I had to pull the trigger as soon as it came up! Now to find a 14...

Buy it before temptation gets the better of me...

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/mi...e-4929695.html

[size11s]

89?.. that’s a honey.. I check the bay 10 times a day for one of those bad boys 18 A is stunning in the flesh


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It is an 89 (17 Q) and wears superbly, i am hardly aware I have it on my wrist.

That PRS14 is a cracker, one day I hope.

[msul23]

Buy it before temptation gets the better of me...

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/mi...e-4929695.html

750 US is massive!


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[size11s]

750 US is massive!


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I don't think that I have ever seen one for sale before so have no idea as to the 'going rate'.

With the 18A I am sure it is a great watch but as the original issue was quartz I am looking out for an Eddie first issue Q when funds allow.

[horror_logical]

I love the prs-17a, any chance of a reissue?


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