Why Swiss Mechanical Movement is More Expensive (Sellita SW200 VS Seiko NH35)

We're comparing a Sellita SW200 against a Seiko NH35 to find out why SW200 is the more premium mechanical movement of the two.

While the SW200 sits in a higher market bracket than the NH35, comparing them still gives us the insight into the difference in design philosophy between Swiss and Japanese mechanical movements. And the difference is more than just one movement being more of "high quality" than the other one.

Timestamps:
▶0:00 Introduction
▶0:24 Movement handling safety
▶1:06 Remove hour wheel and spring
▶1:28 Comparing Swiss and Japanese movements
▶4:40 Conclusion