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Originally posted by Marco911
You're correct, the Chopard and IWC use ETA movements. The IWC big pilot's watch uses their own movt, and it's a very cool watch, but it's a little too chunky for my wrist and is about the same price as the Breguet. The Breguet is nice, but it's about twice the price of the Chopard/IWC pictured, and when I think Breguet, I'm thinking of their dress watches with the classic blue hands rather than a chrono.
A good friend of mine just got a Panerai and that's a really nice watch too.
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To tell you the truth, i would be hesitant to believe that IWC made the entire movement. If you read a lot of forums you learn that in order for a movement to be made 'in-house' it means that it has been modified drastically. In the IWC case, I BELIEVE (not sure at all) that they use their proprietary winding system (Pellaton or something), which basically just elevates the winding rotor using a spring which acts like a shock absorber....!
That being said IWC are great watches, and who really cares where the movements are made if they are basically rebuilt in house? Some watch nuts, but not I.
If you are planning on buying a really great watch i'd take a look at Ulysee Nardin watches. I have just orders a Maxi-Marine Chronograph and am really excited to get it...!