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Re: Any movements better than Omega?
In Response To: Any movements better than Omega? ()

: As the saying goes " You get what you pay for." The ETA movement is a mass produced item for a number of watches from Omega to Tag Heuer.
The reason why there is such a price difference for watches are their movements and the material the case is made with. Sure a Casio may be more accurate then my Omega. But open up the back and I'll take the mechanical movement of my Speedmaster Professional anyday over the chip board of the Casio.
Expensive movements are very complex and well finished. They have Breguet balance spring. The movement is detailed according to Cotes de Geneve and or the plate is decorated with Perlage et al.
There are some very good movements out there, Rolex makes an excellent in house movement which is quite rugged. Patek Philippe, Blancpain and Audemar s Piguet are some other watch companies that make fine movements.
I hope that helps.
Gerald E

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