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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl
The fact that it isn't fully in-house is one issue, but even Patek had some ebauches for a long time. It has a lot to do with how they're finished.
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I'm a big fan of ETA movements.
Recently read a few complaints concerning a maker like Blancpain (?) and some little boutique movement maker, whether it was exorbitant repair fees or no one to repair a rare movement.
I do think IWC and Panerai have really upped their game with in-house. But for good pricing and reliability B&R has it's admirers.
Patek sells quartz movements. There are a lot of collectors and watch enthusiast that are happy to buy pieces for their cases and design and the reliability of an ETA.
Sure an MB&F is simply miraculous due to it's movement but any chronograph with a 7750 base and even at $10,000 can be a great piece.