Men's watch at the $5K mark? - Page 8

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Originally Posted by ~ B ~ 


Thanks for concurring. ETA movements are good for what they are - simply workhorse machines. You are right that very few people consider the cost of ownership of a watch. On a mid-grade brand like a JLC for a simple 3 hand watch, the servicing is 650 CHF every 4-5 years, which adds up to many thousands over a lifetime. Servicing for complicated pieces like tourbillons would be eye-popping to most. This is mainly because of the brand monopoly on servicing knowhow, plus the fear that external watchmakers will damage or swap parts in a watch. Sometimes I agree it is more hassle than happiness, owning several expensive watches.
Of course the ideal is both to have a manufacture movement coupled with inexpensive or even free servicing. Such a thing exists, believe it or not

Thank you sir!  You know almost too much

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Originally Posted by antipaladin 

I have a nice all stainless Movado that's held up well..no bling bling..and a workhorse Seiko I've worn for years. I'd like to take the plunge on a "nice" watch with clean lines and professional appearance. I'm not a fan of gold or diamonds on watches. I saw some nice Breitling's at that price point. What about Dornblueth?

Breitling's Super Ocean on mesh bracelet may be what your looking for! I believe it comes in 2sizes, 38 and 42mm, not 100% sure!  

Doing some "desk diving" today.  

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Originally Posted by hermes man 

hi guys what do u guys think about Omega space master z-33

i am thinking to save my money to get this watch as my 2013 target what do u guys think

Why would you even think of spending so much money on a watch that comes from the best-mall brand and especially on this particular model?

The sole fact that you need to save money to buy this atrocity tells me that you either 1) work for Omega and are trying to promote this item here or 2) have very little knowledge about how watches are priced, sold, and bought.

I am sorry for being rough, but I really want you keep your money and save it for something that is actually worth it. 

Speaking of saving, if you need to pro-actively put money aside for watch, that watch better be a Patek or a Lange or something else that will say that, at the very least, you know what you've spent your money on.

And if you really, really want this Omega, please wait.  I am sure you'll see plenty of these models available at steep discounts.

P.S.: I just saw your blog. It appears that this watch is indeed for you, so please buy it at the full MSRP and forget everything I've stated earlier.