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Re: Eta is a middle of the range movement manufact

In Response To: Re: Eta is a middle of the range movement manufact ()

: not much of a watch enthusiast George,just
: curious,where does calibre 1120 fall under?
: are they good enough to keep?
: thanks and best regards

It's common knowledge that Georges dislikes ETA movements, but I have to butt in here to tell you that Omega caliber 1120 is far from a generic ETA movement. It starts out as an ETA 2892-A2, but then goes through such extensive modifications that, by the time it becomes an 1120, it is quite well refined. This movement has been very successful for Omega, as it is the basis for the Seamaster line, and is also the base movement upon which the co-axial caliber 2500 is based (caliber 2500 is used in the Planet Ocean among others). Thus far it has proven to be a reliable and durable movement, despite the fact that it does not have the perceived prestige of Rolex or Piguet movements.