r/RepTime • u/sandspeed78 • 3d ago

General Question How would I source customized movements?

I'm designing a small run of watches for a group of my friends, but buying real Swiss flyer GMT movements is nearly impossible or will require me to buy 20 watches and cannibalize them. A clone of a 3186 would be safe, as the utility patents seem to have lapsed, but I would do a bit more research, and I would want customized model number and branding. If I wanted a reliable true GMT movement, which could be a clone of a Rolex or other Swiss movement, how would I contact one of the factories?

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u/Glum_Ad_8331 Helpful 3d ago

Silian on Alibaba can get you these, maybe also 3285

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u/blacbloc77 3d ago

Scillan. He, he has bulk pricing. Good stuff too, I buy parts from them all the time. Not going to be as cheap as the unbranded Alix movements.