What makes a watch so expensive?

[Deeko]

motivated by http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1981008&enterthread=y

I've got a pretty nice watch that I believe was about $80 (it was a gift). It looks nice, is accurate & durable. I mean, I realize there could be a watch that looked a little better, but worth 10-20x more? What's the reason?

 

[SlitheryDee]

Gold, Silver, Diamonds. Brand names. Can't think of anything else.

 

[her209]

Small penises make watches expensive.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Mostly brand names.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee
Gold, Silver, Diamonds. Brand names. Can't think of anything else.

yea, I can understand the first 3, but the ones they were discussing in that other thread didn't really seem to offer anything other than a name, they looked about the same as your $50-$100 watch, there has to be something I'm missing.

 

[StevenYoo]

it's based on how many functions a watch has.

some watches have lunar cycles, digital time, calendars (mm/dd/yyyy), etc etc.

all those little extras require more intricate parts, which add to the cost.

oh, and also brand names.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: her209
Small penises make watches expensive.

Most I've ever spent on a watch was $200...oh wait, I did spend $500 on a watch for my wife. My penis is also larger than average. Hmm, you may be onto something here! :laugh:

 

[nsafreak]

In this case it's pretty much the name. I suppose the sapphire crystal adds to some of the cost though.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee
Gold, Silver, Diamonds. Brand names. Can't think of anything else.

yea, I can understand the first 3, but the ones they were discussing in that other thread didn't really seem to offer anything other than a name, they looked about the same as your $50-$100 watch, there has to be something I'm missing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good

 

[funboy6942]

Stupid people because IMO a $5 watch tells the same time a $10K one does. Sure, no shoving in the faces of others and making them feeling small and worthless when you show them the $5 watch though, but Im not one to have to make others feel small and worthless compared to me. 😛