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Is the movement used in a watch important to you in your buying decision?
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63Very important. High preference of in-house movement.42.86%27Somewhat important. Appreciate in-house movement but don't mind ETA movement.53.97%34Not important. So long mechanical movement can liao.3.17%2Don't know and don't care. ETA? What ETA?0.00%0Watches are like potato chips - You never stop at one
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Let's keep the Japanese brands out of this discussion. So we don't end up with the "Seiko also in-house movement" arguement.
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how about russian watches?
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Asethetics is my priority while movement takes a back seat. You can say superficial/ shallow but that's me
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Erm...may i know how come seiko not included?Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak
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Very important until the first in-house movement servicing is required. Then when that breaks the bank due to the price gouging of most of the ADs, you really appreciate base ETA movements.Current COLLECTION
Anonimo Dino Zei Nautilo Bronze | Longines Master Collection MoonPhase | IWC Aquatimer Chrono Cousteau Diver 2006 | Longines Classic Dress | MontBlanc Sports | Omega Speedmaster Pro 3572.50 | Omega Seamaster (Vintage) | Omega Seamaster PO c.9300| Omega Seamaster PO c.2500 |Comment
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Ok, since I starts this poll I will set the assumptions.Originally posted by triton View Post
1. Let's talk swiss and german watches only.
2. Modified ETA movements (such as 7750 used in IWC chronos) are considered as ETA movement in this poll.Watches are like potato chips - You never stop at one
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I think you should set 2 qns.
First - Do you appreciate mechanical movement?
Second - If yes, ETA or in-house movement?
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That's because, although all Seiko movements are considered in-house, majority of their watches are fitted with the low-cost mass produced movement that are being perceived by many as lower grade than ETA.Originally posted by feilong108 View Post
Hence in order to avoid going into debate of what is in-house or is in-house always better etc, I feel it's better to confine this poll to swiss/german watches.Watches are like potato chips - You never stop at one
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I assumed most if not all members here appreciate mechanical movements.Originally posted by TanWL View PostI think you should set 2 qns.
First - Do you appreciate mechanical movement?
Second - If yes, ETA or in-house movement?
For the few who don't, they can click the last option
Watches are like potato chips - You never stop at one
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Can I have another option?
* Very important. Appreciate in-house movement and ETA movement with good workmanship.
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What do you mean by "ETA movement with good workmanship"?Originally posted by TanWL View Post
While the performance/function of a modified ETA movement may be enhanced, the same cannot be said for a "decorated" ETA movement, however good workmanship the decoration might appeared to be.Watches are like potato chips - You never stop at one
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depends on the price.Originally posted by pegasi View Post
if i am to pay more than 8k for a watch, i'd expect to have a full inhouse movement instead of ETA modified ones.
less than 8k, then brand equity/design/comfort comes more into play because at less than 8k, difficult to find watches with genuine inhouse movements.Currently Wearing
Rolex 216570
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Thank you for the pointer. I meant modified ETA movement.
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