Movement Quality Help Needed

[needawatch]

Hello All -

I have read through a ton of information in this forum but am overwhelmed by the information. I'm sure there is a summary of movement types somewhere, but I haven't found it.

Can someone post a brief summary of some of the movement options for the watches, which ones to stay away from, which ones tend to be better?

I would like a nice, smooth sweep to the second hand similar to a Gen, but I can't afford the best.

Any help is appreciated.

[sixbennetts]

It really depends on what watch you want first. To run down even the few basic movements available and their strong points or flaws would take quite a while. Why don't you ask instead about your first watch choice, and we can more easily guide you, cool?

[needawatch]

My wife likes the Tag Heuer Link Ladies watch with the pink face
http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index....oducts_id=4703
It looks like both the Gen and the Rep are both quartz so I don't think there are any questions on this one but it would be nice if anyone has any comments on the quality of this watch.

I want to pick up a Tag Heuer - probably an Aquaracer 500m which I see versions listed with Swiss ETA 2824, Jap Quartz Chrono - and a few versions of the watch with Chronographs and just the date.

And later, I want to pick up either and Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster - I haven't decided yet - sorry to be vague but I'm not sure yet.

Thanks for helping a total rookie...

[bigmarcelo]

if you like a watch and want to keep it, I'd recommend a swiss movement... if you want to buy to see if you'd like a gen, or just for the looks and don't care how long it will last or how good it will be, Asian ... I tend not to buy quartz.. hate changing batteries and don't like the seconds hand sweep of a quartz....