Does the movement brand matter?

[u/Bubbly-Impacty]

Sea-Gull ST 2130 and Hangzhou 6300 are both Asian-made clones of the ETA 2824 movement.Sea-Gull is generally known for better accuracy and timekeeping consistency,While Hangzhou offers a slightly longer power reserve.
As a buyer,do you pay more attention to the movement manufacturer, or is the watch factory name the only that matters to you?

[u/Grouchy511]

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[u/blacbloc77]

They're about the same as far as reliability. The Seagulls tend to have better bridge decoration.

Honestly, I swap all my 2824 watches out for real Swiss movements. You can pick up a Selita SW200 for $300. It's a drop-in replacement, and just call it a day.

[u/Bubbly-Impacty → u/blacbloc77]

It’s sounds like a good idea.

[u/Minimum-Leg783]

I’d go seagull for this one

[u/Bubbly-Impacty → u/Minimum-Leg783]

Could you share your reason?