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Re: about breitling movements

In Response To: Re: about breitling movements ()

: 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.

Yes the 2824 is a common movement -- mainly because it is both reliable and cheap. And yes, the 2892-A2 is considered a "finer" movement -- any movement that would give nearly equal performance and reliability but in half the space would be considered a "finer movement". But there is no evidence that it is any more reliable or precise than a 2824 (some even consider the 2824 the more rugged one but I'm unable to make this determination). Also, an unmodified 2892-A2 is relatively cheap too!

: Plus the Omega 1120
: has a really better quality than the
: Breitling cal 17 and a better finish as
: well.

Please have a close look at both calibers because I cannot see how you can say that.

: Omega was always know for its high
: quality calibres which were and are the
: worthy only competitor of Rolex.

Actually, I'm not connvinced that a Rolex 3135 is any better than an ETA 2892 or an ETA 2824 -- but I know you'll disagree. But you must agree that the Rolex movement is not as nicely finished (and looks a bit ugly) when compared to either the Omega cal 1120 or the Breitling cal 17 -- most Rolex fans will say so what, when it comes to the look and finish.

: This is
: what several people told me including
: Watchmakers, collectors and my book Omega
: Saga.

I hope to get a copy of the Omega Saga someday ...

: 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.

Your saying that the 1164 has more modifications -- it doesn't follow from this that it has "better finish and quality". WatchTime gave a favourable report on the accuracy of the Chronomat. I once owned a Crosswind Racing (a Chronomat variation) that kept to -.25s loss per day consistently.

Perhaps if you tell me what the purpose of the Omega modifications are, then I could better judge.