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Re: what is an exceptional movement

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GZ, not being very impressed with how much something costs as a measure of quality, talk to me about why so many watch brands at all levels use ETA movements? I understand and accept the mechanical issues experienced by some 2892 A2 movements, but I don't know, nor do I accept that Rolex has not experienced some of the same issues during the evolution of their movements. Why do so many watch makers stake their reputations on ETA if their are better movements to be had? Breitling, Omega, IWC and others come to mind as brands who have the choice to go elsewhere, but do not. Do you know why? Is it a Swatch Grp thing? Are these brands part of a larger business plan? Thanks.