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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2014, 07:02:31 AM »
Epos is a small swiss brand. being aggressive for the past few years, targeting new buyer into mechanical watches.
the price point reflecting their strategy.

i actually prefer those watches 5 yrs ago.... small production with vintage movement.
jumping hour, regulateur, 8 days hebdomas, etc

so back to this 3369,

1. eta 6497 / 6498 is same standard, unless upgraded
2. pam nvr use eta6497-1 as many other watches used, pam paid oem to upgrade the eta6497-1 to 21,600bph 6497-2 with
    new bridges, rodhium plated, bridges and base plate decorated, swan neck regulator added, blue screw, cosc (marina), etc
    hence do not simply compare said pam use the same
3. hand decorated movement for epos? i dont think so at all, so many brand buying this skeletonised eta 6497/98 -1, all machine works to me and pure simple work. real skelontonize and hand engrave movement - pls google Benzinger
4. for the price, i do think Epos did a good job.

end of the day, there is no miracle in the watch industry. i dont see a cheaper swiss watch get expensive swiss watch quality so far.... (unless you are not paying the shop price)

Offline ck77

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2014, 08:07:09 AM »


Affordable complication if you were compared with JLC and the like.

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2014, 04:20:00 PM »
underrated brand with limited marketing budget since it is independent not like swatch group....

they have a boutique in Fahrenheit 88 together with Titoni because  they are under same distributor, there would have a full collection of watches if you are looking at a new piece and not able to find in AD.

EPOS is pronounced as AIR-pos in swiss.

Offline ckoh

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2014, 09:28:23 PM »
i did have this model before, great design with reliable eta movement, but very low resale value.

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2014, 12:33:50 PM »
Epos have long watch making history, the praise of artistry in watchmaking is earned, not bought. They are just under rated, not as popular because no hefty marketing activity. Congratulations on your acquisition, wear it with health!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Offline Cocas

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #30 on: June 07, 2016, 02:34:15 PM »
Has got an offer from a friend. He wana let go his unworn EPOS Passion Ref.3369 for an attractive price.. just wana ask is the brand EPOS good?.. as far as i know the brand isn't as famous here as ball or tissot.. but what do u all think about that watch .. manual decorated handwound swiss unitas..


Yes, EPOS watch is very good. At least to me.

Offline asimo

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #31 on: June 07, 2016, 03:08:38 PM »
always mixed up EPOS and EDOX .... i think they are the few independent (small) watch
maker like Maurice lacroix, Fortis, Titoni, Frederic constant... 

i like their Pilot and skeleton collections ....

Offline Cocas

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2016, 06:05:05 AM »
Its movement now using Selita a lots. When buying EPOS, i tend to stick with ETA movement.

Offline asimo

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2016, 07:31:09 AM »
visited their only showroom in KL recently... noticed many models are homage to certain popular models/brands..

Offline Cocas

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Re: Is EPOS a good watch?
« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2016, 07:41:17 AM »
visited their only showroom in KL recently... noticed many models are homage to certain popular models/brands..

Yes, especially the pilot and diver watches. That's why i avoid these 2 Epos ranges watch.

Here is my epos closer look.
« Last Edit: June 13, 2016, 07:53:54 AM by Cocas »