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      11-18-2013, 07:04 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by Boss330 View Post
Many brand names sell exclusivity, but manufacture in China or other cheap places. For instance Breitling, and allmost every Swiss watch, use ETA manufactured moving parts. So, a Rolex, Breitling or Omega can have the exact same moving parts (or engine ), it's only the exterior/case that differs...
ETA is owned by SWATCH, a manufacturer also of cheap watches.
It's a little disingenuous to imply that just because ETA is owned by Swatch Group that the components are cheap, or low quality.

It's a bit like suggesting Ferrari is lower quality because it is owned by Fiat.
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