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: In truth, the differences are trivial. OMEGA
: and IWC both make similar modifications to
: the base movement. People like to compare
: specs -- but on watch movements like these,
: the differences are little more than
: esoteric and imperceptible details. Over the
: lifetime of these watches, you won't notice
: one iota of difference. They should both
: tell time equally well, be equally durable
: and have a comparable lifetime.
: Understand that the actual movement is only a
: tiny portion of the cost and value of a
: luxury wristwatch. 90% of what you are
: paying for is the *jewelry* value of the
: timepiece. So don't let inconsequential
: technical trivialities distract you from
: buying whichever one you really like the
: most!
: To maintain your sanity and not waste your
: money, apply the old reality test of "a
: difference which makes no difference is no
: difference."
Thanks.
I'm somewhat attracted to the IWC but I'm beginning to suspect that the additional cost over the Omega does not buy me any additional durability, accuracy, or longevity. In fact, from what I've read, the rhodium finish on the Omega may be superior to the gold on the IWC.
The more I learn, the more sense the Omega's make
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