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Re: here is all I know about Omega's movements

In Response To: Re: here is all I know about Omega's movements ()

: Does all of this really matter? Isn't what is
: important is whether the watch is good. Is
: it well made? Is it accurate? Will it last?
: etc. I think that with all of the components
: being made in house there was a historical
: assuption that the increased control would
: somehow translate into quality. But that
: itn't necessarily true. In house components
: could be great or they might not be. I think
: the key question is whether the current
: omegas are accurate, durable, etc.

: A final counter example: I've been looking at
: digital cameras and noted that the Sony has
: a Zeiss (!!!) lens. I assume that means the
: lens is really good which is of course the
: goal. However, should I be disappointed that
: Sony is not manufacturing all of the
: components in house? I don't think so.

: I think that keeping your eye in the essential
: issue is to ask for an assessment of the
: quality of the watch not how much
: outsourcing they do.

How about this added spin. Suppose Sony acquired Zeiss and used their lenses with some minor modifications. Would that improve the camera's quality? Of course not. Perhaps Zeiss sold lenses to others. Of course Zeiss is not Eta. So, like all analogies this one is not a perfect fit. But again the real question is how good the watch is.

Just my read on things. Enjoy.

Regards,
Manuel