While most large manufacturers like Invicta and Croton won't tell you openly, many parts are produced for them by the Chinese mainland. Parts such as stainless steel watch cases, bracelets, crowns, and plastic thermo straps, are pretty much a standard for most watch makers to purchase from the Orient. This keeps the costs down and consumers savings high. Many so called Swiss watches are not immune to this practice. The chinese have perfected the manufacturing of cases and metal bands of very high quality and at a price that can't be beat. It might be unfair to other manufacturers around the world but its reality. I do wish that we in the USA, could produce these items at a price that was as competitive. Putting our people back to work in this hot industry would be great, and this dealer would be the first buyer in line.