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Re: David and Goliath
In Response To: Re: David and Goliath ()

: Could'nt agree more the SMP is a great watch
: that costs less than half of the Rolex. I
: love the sub but think that it is insane
: that a watch of that price does'nt offer
: more. I bought a Rolex (albeit not a sub)
: and felt as if it was lacking. The SMP is
: heavier, has a better more balanced
: bracelet, and is (especially the bond model)
: a break from the status quo if you will
: divers watches. The SMP is a true classic
: that will certainly leave its mark as one of
: the worlds great sports watches.

Thanks William and to the others for input. I like the idea of an inhouse movement, however, I have heard that Rolex imports many of the components of its movements. Given that Omega and ETA are both owned by Swatch, is it drawing a long bow to say that the SMP then is inhouse (I know technically it is not)?

It boils down to how long I can expect to get out of the movement on my SMP - I get all my watches serviced regularly (most of my watches are vintage) and I have only recently purched the SMP, and prior to that a B&M chronograph.

Is the SMP movement a good quality movement for the long term if well tretaed and serviced?

Thanks in anticipation.

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