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Re: Quartz movements

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Movements are only a small fraction of the cost of luxury watches. Even on a $1500 and up watch, the movement itself usually costs a mere $50-100.

When you say you understand the higher costs of mechanical movements--do you really? They only cost a few dollars more.

There are many other features you pay for with the Omega and Breitlings--fancier case work, fit and finish, and the exclusivity and prestige of owning one of the finer brands. Similarly, mechanical movement watches can cost a fair bit more--not based on the movements actually being that much more expensive--but on the exclusivity of owning the versions with mechanical movements.

Expensive watches are NOT about telling time better.

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