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Something to bear in mind is that the Breitling 17 movement that your watch contains isn’t strictly an ETA (or Selitta movement), but rather it’s “based on” that movement.
Some folks who dismiss these movements do so because they’re not “in house” or even (in the case of the 2824 movement) because they’re not the “better” 2892 movement.
But to do so indicates a lack of understanding about what’s going on here.
Firstly, Breitling don’t make a random decision about which movements to use as a base. They deliberately choose the 2824 rather than the 2892 because they consider it more rugged - important for a divers watch
Secondly, Breitling (like many watch manufacturers) don’t buy in finished movements, but rather an “ebauche” (the plates, bridges, wheels etc) then add probably their own escapement, balance wheel etc, and fit them in their own factory. So, while it’s not an “in house” movement, it’s not just plonked in either!
There’s an awful lot in the “fitting”. I have two Breitling watches with ETA based movements, and their performance is superb. It’s certainly a league above those watches with movements that are bought in and installed complete.
It’s a great gift from your Father, and quite rightly you obviously love it!
Enjoy it for the quality and style that it is, and ignore the haters, most of who probably can’t afford a Casio…
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