What movements are used in cheaper original watches

[kstja0]

Hi there,

I was just wondering... maybe a little bit off topic (or even "off forum") but what kind of movements are used in cheaper original watches like, Breil, Fossil, Diesel, D&G, Guess, etc.... Usually these run a few years and then its time for a new one. If you compare these with the reps found can you tell which one are better. (besides the looks off course).

Tom

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[Pugwash]

I was just wondering... maybe a little bit off topic (or even "off forum") but what kind of movements are used in cheaper original watches like, Breil, Fossil, Diesel, D&G, Guess, etc.... Usually these run a few years and then its time for a new one. If you compare these with the reps found can you tell which one are better. (besides the looks off course).

Mostly quartz movements. The autos are usually Japanese in origin. Breil and D&G, for instance, are part of the Binda group (along with Lorus, Nike timing, etc.) and they're partnered with Seiko who provide the movements.

[cornerstone]

I think Binda are just Italian distributors for some of those brands. Lorus is definitely a Seiko-owned brand.