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Quartz = Chronometer?

Hi Guys,

I am a little puzzled:
I read that Quartz movements are highly accurate.
Omega SMP 2531.80.00 is Automatic and Chronometer
Omega SMP 2541.80.00 is Quartz and not Chronometer

Anybody knows why? If it is easier achieving the range of -4 to +6 s/d in Quartz why doesn't Omega sends all the Quartz watches to get this certificate?
Is that watch movement significantly inferior (as it is Quartz and still does not meet the COSC range?)
Does COSC watch means always more expensive watch?

Thanks,
Kobi

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Quartz = Chronometer?
No, they are not comparable... *LINK*
Re: No, they are not comparable...
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