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Re: There is just something sexy about automatics

That's not entirely accurate. The Omega 1120 is a highly modified ETA 2892A2.

I don't recall the source of the following description of the Omega 1120. I hope I don't offend anyone by using it without permission.

"Besides polishing the parts, and adding the Geneve Wave decor, they add an Omega only rotor that rides a small ball bearing. They change the
automatic bridge with a their own gear-train and endshake corrector. Which in turn, reduces the height difference between the auxiliary reverser and rotor. This also allows the oscillating weight's gear to mesh more precisely with the click wheel. This modification reduces the rotor's play during movement, and also prevents friction against the plate. On a standard ETA ebauche, a metal seating is used to hold the
barrel in place. Omega replaces that, and uses two jewels to hold the barrel in place. This improves the constancy of the force flow and
ultimately produces a more accurate movement, and adds about 2 hours to the power reserve. And to top all that off, add pure gold inlaid
engraving for the writing"

: OK, but how does this difer from the run of the
: mill ETA automatic movement that everyone is
: using, including Omega? You did know that
: the ETA mechanical movements that are built
: into Omegas are also the same ETA mechanical
: movements that are build into Swiss FAKE
: Rolex replicas, American Hamiltons, and
: practically every other "run of the
: mill" watchmaker's product aren't you?
: It's the same exact movement minus the cost
: of having it certified. So, how does this
: differ in any significant way from the
: "run of the mill" ETA quartz
: movement that goes into the Omega Quartz
: models.

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Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
There is just something sexy about automatics that
Re: There is just something sexy about automatics
Re: There is just something sexy about automatics
I believe that text is from the Watchtime article
Well in response to that....
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
Far out, man! This whole thread is too heavy. *NM*
HERE ARE THE ACTUAL PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
Quartz "accuracy" = old wives' tales.
Breitling quartz is Chronometer certified
Yep, almost all watches are machine assembled... *LINK*
Re: Breitling quartz is Chronometer certified
Re: Breitling quartz is Chronometer certified
All Breitlings are COSC in last 2-3 years *NM*
Re: Breitling quartz is Chronometer certified
Re: Breitling quartz is Chronometer certified
Re: Quartz "accuracy" = old wives' tales.
Good one for posting the exact same thing...
Re: Good one for posting the exact same thing...
Point taken. nt *NM*
Re: Quartz "accuracy" = old wives' tales.
Nup, it's about that smooth seconds hand
The Fact That Automatic Owners Avoid
Rolex 'DOES' make a quartz movement! *NM*
The Fact That Some Quartz Owners Avoid
Re: The Fact That Some Quartz Owners Avoid
Re: The Fact That Automatic Owners Avoid
I just like to hear the ticking
A new twist! I'm disappointed an Omega owner >>>
Re: A new twist! I'm disappointed an Omega owner >
You missed completely...
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
Quartz is logically superior, yes. So what?
Re: Chronometer Chroshmometer - Quartz Is Superior
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I think you've missed the point alltogether
You "gave" the T-Touch away you..you...you...!!! *NM*
This is the difference *NM* *PIC*
Wow !!! - NICE BATTERY !! Made in Indonesia too !
Re: This is the difference
Nah, it's Timex *NM*
Re: Nah, it's Timex
Sorry, I don't own any Omega Quartz
Re: Sorry, I don't own any Omega Quartz
Dude, That's Heavy
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