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Omega/IWC movements

I'm hoping to find someone who might have the knowledge and lack of bias to give me an objective opinion on the differences between the ETA 2892-A2 based movement found in the Seamaster and in the IWC Aquatimer and if one is any better than the other.
From what I've gathered:

IWC uses a 2892 KIT -- not an assembled ebauche. They take this kit and replace parts or use parts of their own design to meet their own specifications for tolerance and strength. These include:
the gear train
wheels and levers
mainspring and barrel
a 21 K gold mass is added to the rotor for winding efficiency
all parts are finished and assembled by hand

I'm interested in some objective opinions.
Thanks!

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