: Yes, a Valjoux 7750 (chronograph) with rhodium
: finish -- in Breitling's implementation,
: they are very accurate.
: The common movement in Breitling non-chrono's
: is calibre 17 -- a rhodium plated ETA
: 2824-2. It is very well finished. I do not
: know of any funtional modifications, not
: sure if it needs any. The models with these
: mocements are very thick. The Omega 1120 is
: a different story -- Omega obviously wanted
: to have a flatter movement, so had to go
: with the ETA 2892-A2 and had to redesign the
: rotor, etc, and at the same time had to
: ensure its ruggedness.
: If there is a premium on flatness, then Omega
: wins hands down here; otherwise, the
: movements (Omega cal. 1120 vs Breitling cal.
: 17) are probably about equal in
: functionality, reliablity and precision.
A Breitling calibre based on the eta 2824-2 is nothing exceptionnal.The 2824-2 is the most produced self winding movement and it is a middle of the range movement found in less than 500$ watches, so I don't consider the cal 17 as equivalent to the calibre 1120. The 2892-2 is a higher ranked than the 2824 and it is the base movement of many firms chronometer movements. Plus the Omega 1120 has a really better quality than the Breitling cal 17 and a better finish as well. Omega was always know for its high quality calibres which were and are the worthy only competitor of Rolex. This is what several people told me including Watchmakers, collectors and my book Omega Saga.
The Breitling 13 can't stand the comparison to the Omega 1164.The B13 has just Breitling engraved on the rotor, a better hairspring, rhodium and cosc certification.The Omega 1164 has the rotor winding system improved as well as a completely modified rotor. Omega was always superior to Breitling in terms of finish and quality.
