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The most significant difference between a Swiss and a Japanese replica watch is the movement, while Swiss replicas come with an ETA movement the Japanese replicas come with a Miyota movement, similar to the movement found on Citizen and Seiko watches.

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Q: Which is better Swiss movement or Japanese movement in a watch?
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What does Swiss movement mean when pertaining to a watch?

There are three things that are required before a watch can be marked with "Swiss movement". It has to be assembled in Switzerland, it has to be inspected by the manufacturer, and the components value must be at least 50% Swiss in the total value of the movement. There are two famous movement in the world, one is Japanese movement and the other is Swiss movement. Swiss watch is the most famous watch all over the world. It means that a certain percentage of the movement is made in Switzerland.


Do seiko watches have Swiss movement?

it depends, for seiko watch is also a Swiss brand and also can be said to be a Japanese brand,


What is Japanese movement?

It means the part of the watch that moves the hands are from Japan. A watch with a Japanese movement is normally robotically assembled.


What is a chronograph movement as apposed to Japanese movement?

They are two completely different things. A movement with a chronograph complication (feature) allows you to use the watch as a stopwatch. A Japanese movement is simply a watch movement designed and/or manufactured in Japan, regardless of features.


What is Swiss Eta 2836 2 Automatic Movement?

It is an automatic watch movement manufactured by ETA SA, a subsidiary of the Swatch Group, the giant Swiss watchmaker. The 2836-2 has a day-date function added on the 3 o'clock position. Being automatic, the watch has no battery, and self-winding by the movement of your wrist. It has about 40hrs power reserve under full wind. The 2836-2 is also adopted by famous watch brands such as TAG Heuer and Oris.

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What does Swiss movement mean when pertaining to a watch?

There are three things that are required before a watch can be marked with "Swiss movement". It has to be assembled in Switzerland, it has to be inspected by the manufacturer, and the components value must be at least 50% Swiss in the total value of the movement. There are two famous movement in the world, one is Japanese movement and the other is Swiss movement. Swiss watch is the most famous watch all over the world. It means that a certain percentage of the movement is made in Switzerland.


Do seiko watches have Swiss movement?

it depends, for seiko watch is also a Swiss brand and also can be said to be a Japanese brand,


How good are replica watches?

The most significant difference between a Swiss and a Japanese replica watch is the movement, while Swiss replicas come with an ETA movement the Japanese replicas come with a Miyota movement, similar to the movement found on Citizen and Seiko watches.


Why quartz watches are not as prestigious as some mechanical watches?

The most significant difference between a Swiss and a Japanese replica watch is the movement, while Swiss replicas come with an ETA movement the Japanese replicas come with a Miyota movement, similar to the movement found on Citizen and Seiko watches. Swiss replica watches's price usually range from $400 to $600 Mens Japanese watches's price range between $180 to $300 depending on the functions they have. Ladies Japanese watches usually sell for $100 to $200.


Are Japan movement watches fake?

Japanese movement watches are a good quality, but over-all a Swiss movement is the best. Some good Japanese mechanical watch brands are Citizen and SEIKO.


What is Japanese movement?

It means the part of the watch that moves the hands are from Japan. A watch with a Japanese movement is normally robotically assembled.


Which watch is better Swiss army or Tissot?

victorinox


What does Japan movement mean when pertaining to a wrist watch?

It means the part of the watch that moves the hands are from Japan. Absolutely true. Japanese watch companies are using lots of plastic in their watches. It makes them very cheap, but they don't live for too long. They are definitely better then Chinese ones, but not even comparable to Swiss-made or even Russian.


What is the function of the rotating dial on this Swiss Military Sealander watch?

It functions with chronogrph features and swiss quartz movement are some of the functions.


What is a chronograph movement as apposed to Japanese movement?

They are two completely different things. A movement with a chronograph complication (feature) allows you to use the watch as a stopwatch. A Japanese movement is simply a watch movement designed and/or manufactured in Japan, regardless of features.


Does a Japanese movement watch need a quartz battery?

yes it does


What is trade mark symbol for lucien piccard?

The Lucien Piccard Trademark is a capitol L and P, and right below is Lucien Piccard in Cursive,,,,,,,,Hope this Helps,,,But (Warning) Make sure the watch has a swiss movement inside, rather than a Japanese!!!! Or your watch is FAKE!!!......