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Old 04-25-2012, 11:12 AM
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There are obviously those of you that know a lot more about watches than I do.

This site has actually re-kindled my intrest in them.

why is it that quite a few collectors don't like ETA movements ?
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Old 04-25-2012, 11:41 AM
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Some think they are great inexpensive movements that belong in great inexpensive watches. I have a Stowa with an ETA. But I wouldn't pay a premium for a watch with an ETA movement. There is a perceived value in a company that makes all their own watch components. There are only a few companies that do. Ironically one of those companies is Seiko.

You can buy a raw ETA movement for around $300. Some companies completely disassemble them, finish and polish them, then reassemble for a complete movement in a very expensive watch.

If you like the watch, there is nothing wrong with the ETA movement. It's really just watch nuts opinions.
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There are obviously those of you that know a lot more about watches than I do.

This site has actually re-kindled my intrest in them.

why is it that quite a few collectors don't like ETA movements ?
I all depends on ones level of collecting really. Most of my current collection consists of either modified ETA's or complete in house movements. I've no problems with watches with ETA movements, just don't try and tell me there the second coming.
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