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I got a San Martin with an Orient movement that runs better than any Seiko movement I own. Interesting but true.
I enjoyed reading the different comments and opinions above whether I agreed with them or not. My opinion is that although I would tend to veer away from them, I am seeing some very attractive quality options from China. And there is no doubt that China is making cases and parts for most all of the micro brands and others as well. Whether we like it or not China has become a powerful force in watchdom.
I ran into a YouTube video made by a Dutch watchmaker who talked about winders and why it wears out the movement when you hand wind an automatic watch. He thought it was OK to use a winder on a limited basis but said shake your watch a bit and wear it. It is my experience that when the watch gets broken in a bit this approach works even better.
Congratulations! Nice watch and to get it in Germany! I love Germany! I have played music all around Germany a few times.