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What Is a Swiss ETA Super Clone Watch? The Ultimate Guide to Buying

If you’ve been shopping for luxury watches, chances are you’ve read about the Swiss ETA Super Clone Watch. Often regarded as the best grade of replica watches, these watches,

Are accurate as original  a feel, materials, and mechanical performance of real luxury watches. Unlike the usual first copy watches which merely imitate the outer look, the Swiss ETA super clone watches are meant to reproduce not only the outer look but also the inner engineering of the original watch.

In this guide we will explain what a Swiss ETA super clone watch is, the machinery that is used, movement numbers, case thickness, materials, brand engraving and who usually buys these watches.

What is a Swiss ETA Super Clone?

   A Swiss ETA Super Clone Watch is a high quality replica watch that is designed to accurate replicate the original luxury watch in terms of design, size, movement style, finishing and overall feel. The aim is to duplicate the original watch as ,accurate as original  often making cosmetic variations hard to spot without a close look.

Super clone watches are not the same as cheap replica watches, they usually have:

  • Cases of premium stainless steel
  • Sapphire-glass crystal
  • Movements made automatically
  • Precision CNC machined parts
  • Laser branded logo
  • Luminous hands and markers of high quality
  • Of nearly the same size and weight

These attributes make Swiss ETA super clone watches quite different from the normal first-copy watches.

Machinery for Swiss ETA Super Clone Watches

One of the major differences between a Swiss ETA Super clone watch and a normal replica is the movement.

Most Swiss ETA-style super clones are made using high quality automatic movements that are manufactured to look like and resemble famous Swiss calibers or proprietary luxury watch movements.

Some commonly referenced movement families include:

Watch TypeCommon Movement StyleBeat Rate
Rolex Datejust3235 Style Automatic28,800 BPH
Rolex GMT-Master II3285 Style Automatic28,800 BPH
Rolex Daytona4130 / 4131 Style Chronograph28,800 BPH
Rolex Day-Date3255 Style Automatic28,800 BPH
Rolex Yacht-Master3235 Style Automatic28,800 BPH
Omega Seamaster8800 Style Automatic25,200 BPH

Many dealers label these as “Swiss ETA” or “Swiss ETA style” movements, however the movement might be an ETA-derived design or a clone movement or some other compatible automatic caliber instead of a genuine Swiss-made ETA movement. Buyers should verify the type of movement fitted before they buy.

Clock Thickness & Dimensions

High quality super clone manufacturers pay close attention to the exact measurements of the original watch.

Typical specifications are:

  • Case size: 36 mm 40 mm 41 mm 42 mm
  • Lug Width: Accurate as the Original Model
  • Crystal Height: More or less
  • Bezel Thickness: Machined to precise tolerances
  • Depth of Case: Usually within fractions of a millimeter of the original.

For example:

  • Rolex Submariner 41 mm

           Original thickness: approx. 12mm

           Premium Super Clone: basically the same

  • Rolex Datejust 41

           Original Thickness: 11.7mm roughly

           Premium Super Clone: intended to accurate as original 

Having accurate measurements will make it easier to fit genuine straps, bracelets and accessories and will also help the watch look more authentic.

Swiss ETA Super Clone Watches Materials Used

Higher end super clone watches generally use much better materials than lower cost replicas.

Commonly used materials include:

904L stainless steel

904L stainless steel (the grade of stainless steel used in the contemporary Rolex watches) is used to make many of the high-end super clone timepieces. This alloy provides:

  • Better resistance to corrosion
  • Enhanced polish quality
  • More robust
  • Premium weight & feel

In some versions, the 316L stainless steel is employed, which is also commonly used in quality watches.

Sapphire Crystal Glass

Most high grade super clones have:

  • Scratched sapphire crystal resistant
  • Anti-reflective coating (models that apply)
  • High transparency
  • Better durability

Ceramic Bezels

Many sports models have ceramic bezel inserts that resemble those found on luxury originals.

Bracelets Solid-Link

Premium bracelets are often made of:

  • Ties that bind
  • Pin screws
  • Clasp, precision-machined
  • Smooth finish

Engraving and Brand markings

One of the things that sets good quality super clone watches apart is the attention to engravings and finishing.

Manufacturers commonly copy details such as:

  • Rehaut engraving
  • Rotor engraving
  • Caseback stamps
  • Dial printing
  • Crown logo
  • Laser etched crystal details (as applicable)
  • Bracelet codes
  • Clasp etchings
  • Serial-type markings

Advanced CNC machining and laser engraving techniques help generate sharp, consistent details that accurate as original design. But these indications are simply reproductions of trademarked logos and do not make the watch authentic.

Manufacturing Process

Premium super clone watches are usually made using modern manufacturing techniques such as

  • CNC machining for production of casing
  • Precision polishing
  • Multi-stage cleaning
  • Laser marking
  • Installation of sapphire crystal
  • Automatic movement assembling
  • Water resistance testing (where applicable)
  • Timegrapher Rule
  • Final quality checks

Care is taken to assemble every piece to enhance reliability and visual accuracy.

Why Swiss ETA Super Clone Watches Are So Popular

There are many reasons for people to choose these watches:

Luxury Look

They are very similar to expensive luxury watches, but are much cheaper than the real ones.

Premium Build Quality

Super clone watches also mean superior finishing, smoother bracelet construction and greater overall quality than simple reproductions.

Automatic mechanical movement

Buyers prefer an automatic movement over a cheap quartz movement because it has a smoother running seconds hand and is traditionally mechanical.

Daily Use

Some opt for a high-quality replica for everyday wear, and save an authentic luxury for special occasions.

Swiss ETA Super Clone & First Copy Watches

FeatureSwiss ETA Super CloneFirst Copy
Build QualityPremiumBasic
Materials904L/316L Steel, SapphireLower-grade alloys, mineral glass
MovementAutomatic mechanicalOften quartz or basic automatic
DimensionsAccurate as originalMay differ noticeably
EngravingDetailed and preciseSimpler or less accurate
WeightSimilar to the originalOften lighter
PriceHigherLower

Things to Think About Before You Buy

Please Note Before Purchasing a Watch Advertised as a “Swiss ETA Super Clone”:

  • Ask if the movement is a real Swiss ETA caliber, an ETA-compatible movement, or a clone movement.
  • Check the material, e.g., 904L or 316L stainless steel and sapphire crystal.
  • Check the stated dimensions if you want the original size.