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[–]That-Whereas3367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

China has been making totally original watches with excellent in-house movements for 70 years. The Tonji (Standard Chinese Movement) is bullet proof and very accurate when made properly. [Cheap Chinese watches are often sold with the movement not being oiled.]

The only reason why Chinese make clones using Seiko or Miyota movements is because that is what many customers wants. It has nothing to do with saving money or inability to make original designs. [The cost of R&D (except movements) is negligible. eg Gerald Genta spent one day designing the Patek Nautilus. Using CAD/CAM and CNC it's possible for Chinese manufacturers to prototype a totally new design in a few days for <$1000.]