Why the expensive watch?

[randay]

Originally posted by: Amol
My watch is $130 with 2-year contract ...

mine too, with gps time.

 

[Flyback]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
It's pretty clear from your post that you don't have a clue about watches. If that's the case, why make these generalizations and claims, then complain about them? You would be better suited, asking a question so you could learn more.

Actually there are a total of seven questions in the OP post. I was asking questions to learn more and in doing so was not "complaining". Read carefully next time, please.

(Tip: A question mark is a form of punctuation that indicates a question.)

 

[crab]

I have a $30 Armitron from Wal-Mart.

 

[monk3y]

I just use my cell phone but I'm definitely looking for a good looking silver watch. I don't plan to spend more than $200.

 

[Black88GTA]

I got my Tag because I wanted something that would last a really long time, fit most occasions, and have a quality feel to it. I've worn it every day for ~8 years, and it still looks and performs like the day I bought it - no scratches on the crystal, no links in the band falling apart, etc. Had to replace the battery once, that's it. Plus, I had the opportunity to pick mine up brand new for less than 1/2 the cost of what it would have been at a store in the US (I was on vacation when I got it) so that also influenced my decision.

I replaced a cheap Swiss Army watch with a rubber band that chafed my wrist and ticked really loud. This one is completely inaudible, unless you are in a dead silent environment and hold it to your ear.

I also own a number of cheap watches that never get worn, including a decent Citizen, the aforementioned Swiss Army watch, a few cheap digitals, and a really poor fake Rolex. I pretty much just got that one for novelty value.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Black88GTA
I got my Tag because I wanted something that would last a really long time, fit most occasions, and have a quality feel to it. I've worn it every day for ~8 years, and it still looks and performs like the day I bought it - no scratches on the crystal, no links in the band falling apart, etc. Had to replace the battery once, that's it. Plus, I had the opportunity to pick mine up brand new for less than 1/2 the cost of what it would have been at a store in the US (I was on vacation when I got it) so that also influenced my decision.

I replaced a cheap Swiss Army watch with a rubber band that chafed my wrist and ticked really loud. This one is completely inaudible, unless you are in a dead silent environment and hold it to your ear.

I also own a number of cheap watches that never get worn, including a decent Citizen, the aforementioned Swiss Army watch, a few cheap digitals, and a really poor fake Rolex. I pretty much just got that one for novelty value.

lol, are you kidding me? I had the exact same problem with my swiss army watch. My Tag is defiantly built better than that watch.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I don't wear a watch.
I am not rich.
I am not poor.
There are many clocks.

 

[dr150]

If you saw the level of masterpiece craftmanship and onths long detail that goes into making a fine watch, you'd understand better why people buy them.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
And of course, there are certain perceived values with brand names, materials used, and status quo.

There is a saying that you can tell a lot about a man by looking at his shoes and his watch, to a certain extent, this is true.

please look up the correct definition of 'status quo' and report back to me in the morning with your newfound knowledge.

 

[Miramonti]

Wearing a very expensive watch is equivalent to saying 'I'm insecure about my phallus (and for good reason).'

 

[JohnAn2112]

I wear a Tag Heuer. It's an expensive watch, but I got it as a gift.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: SSSnail
And of course, there are certain perceived values with brand names, materials used, and status quo.

There is a saying that you can tell a lot about a man by looking at his shoes and his watch, to a certain extent, this is true.

please look up the correct definition of 'status quo' and report back to me in the morning with your newfound knowledge.

HA HA - I was thinking the same thing... :laugh:

I can not, for the life of me, conceive of what latin expression would drop in to that spot and actually make sense...

 

[rh71]

$55 Fossil and it's lasted me 10+ years ... still looks brand new

And no, I don't notice other people's watches or jewelry. I prob couldn't tell you what my coworker wore as a shirt yesterday...

 

[EngenZerO]

seems like the tag is a popular choice on the atot forums...

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: dighn
actually expensive watches are usually mechanical and as such are not as precise as the relatively cheaper digital watches. you don't buy expensive watches if you care about accuracy. usually the wearer treats it as a piece of jewelry, or has special interest in high quality mechanical watches.

I think you hit the nail on the head. You might as well ask, "Why the expensive jewelry?"

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: dighn

Originally posted by: Flyback

Originally posted by: dighn
actually expensive watches are usually mechanical and as such are not as precise as the relatively cheaper digital watches. you don't buy expensive watches if you care about accuracy. usually the wearer treats it as a piece of jewelry, or has special interest in high quality mechanical watches.

Interesting! I always thought that people paid more for the precision.

if you want precision, a 100-dollar electronic watch is about as precise as you can get. 1000-dollar mechanical watches are actually inferior for time keeping.

and I do sync my electronic watch to atomic clock software every once in a while to within 1 second

Heh...I was gonna point out that inexpensive atomic watches are even more precise than the 4-figure mechanicals...

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: SSSnail
And of course, there are certain perceived values with brand names, materials used, and status quo.

There is a saying that you can tell a lot about a man by looking at his shoes and his watch, to a certain extent, this is true.

please look up the correct definition of 'status quo' and report back to me in the morning with your newfound knowledge.

HA HA - I was thinking the same thing... :laugh:

I can not, for the life of me, conceive of what latin expression would drop in to that spot and actually make sense...

I can barely think of an English word to drop into quo's spot...

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: dr150
If you saw the level of masterpiece craftmanship and onths long detail that goes into making a fine watch, you'd understand better why people buy them.

I hope you're referring to the aesthetics.

If it's about the complex mechanics which lead to more accurate timekeeping, what's the point when a $30 atomic watch will be more accurate?

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: dr150
If you saw the level of masterpiece craftmanship and onths long detail that goes into making a fine watch, you'd understand better why people buy them.

I hope you're referring to the aesthetics.

If it's about the complex mechanics which lead to more accurate timekeeping, what's the point when a $30 atomic watch will be more accurate?

People don't buy an expensive mechanical watch for timekeeping accuracy anymore than they buy a vintage car for reliability. It's simply not the point. If it has to be explained then you simply don't understand, and then you wouldn't be buying such watches. That's obvious enough though, because you don't, right?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: dr150
If you saw the level of masterpiece craftmanship and onths long detail that goes into making a fine watch, you'd understand better why people buy them.

I hope you're referring to the aesthetics.

If it's about the complex mechanics which lead to more accurate timekeeping, what's the point when a $30 atomic watch will be more accurate?

People don't buy an expensive mechanical watch for timekeeping accuracy anymore than they buy a vintage car for reliability. It's simply not the point. If it has to be explained then you simply don't understand, and then you wouldn't be buying such watches. That's obvious enough though, because you don't, right?

That was the comment I was about to make

"If you owned one, you'd get it"

 

[Koing]

You would not catch me getting a Rolex or Tag...but I'd roll with an Omega or Breitling

It's about personal choice and what you want.

I like quality/ nice things so I will get them. I think a quality watch, understated, elegant is an object of beauty and craftsmanship. Much like my torch that cost close to $100! Expensive, sure, you can get cheaper things that nearly do the same but it won't be the same quality. I'm not big on buying stuff that is bling bling or attracts too much attention.

Koing