Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition
One thing watch enthusiasts often do is dismiss “off the shelf” calibres. The allure and buzz of “in-house” movements has cast a dismissing shadow over mass-produced calibres. But, like many other things in life, sometimes it is more about how you use it than anything else. I will not deny it, standard ETA and Sellita … Continued
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