SteveF
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There is almost no re-sale value to Tag as well, they are nice watches but they don't hold up value wise. There is good value to be had in used watches so don't forget to have a look at those. Great fun watch shopping isn't it?
opinions on 'luxury' watches wanted.
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viscount17
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TAG, Omega, Rolex, Breitling - all £35 in Petaling St in KL; and that was just the initial asking price.
A few bought them, knowing they what they were but one fairly senior manager sent his to Rolex when it stopped. They put it under the hammer.
A few bought them, knowing they what they were but one fairly senior manager sent his to Rolex when it stopped. They put it under the hammer.
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Snelly
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I personally would not buy a new Omega Seamaster as Omega have not made their own movement for a few years. They source a movement from a swiss manufacturer and spend the saving on marketing. James Bond, Sports stars etc. Not my cup of tea. More a marketing company than a watch manufacturer now. That said, I have a 1958 Seamaster and it is a very nice watch.
Tag are the same by the way. They don't make a movement and invest in marketing their brand instead.
Far better to go for Patek Phillipe, Rolex, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger Le Coultre, Tudor, Ebel etc. Original movements and some lovely watches in their ranges. my favourites are the JLC Gran Reverso Sport, Rolex Submariner, Breitling Superocean and anything from Patek Phillipe.
Of the new brands, I love the Bell & Ross watches but they are an acquired taste, as are the Hublot pieces.
Tag are the same by the way. They don't make a movement and invest in marketing their brand instead.
Far better to go for Patek Phillipe, Rolex, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger Le Coultre, Tudor, Ebel etc. Original movements and some lovely watches in their ranges. my favourites are the JLC Gran Reverso Sport, Rolex Submariner, Breitling Superocean and anything from Patek Phillipe.
Of the new brands, I love the Bell & Ross watches but they are an acquired taste, as are the Hublot pieces.
john0
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I dont need a watch as I have a modern mobile phone that tells the time
colint
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The Omega movements are made by ETA, which is actually a sister company of Omega. Some are supplied as standard, others are slightly changed purely for Omega. ETA also make movements for IWC and Breitling amongst others. It's a bit like saying you wouldn't buy a Rolls Royce because BMW makes the engine.
Patek makes beautiful watches, but they massively over priced for marketing purposes. In the late 80's / early 90's Patek were caught out buying their own watches in auctions and paying inflated prices to drive up demand. This resulted in Pateks retail prices doubling in a few years. Great watches, but not worth twice the price of many other brands
Patek makes beautiful watches, but they massively over priced for marketing purposes. In the late 80's / early 90's Patek were caught out buying their own watches in auctions and paying inflated prices to drive up demand. This resulted in Pateks retail prices doubling in a few years. Great watches, but not worth twice the price of many other brands
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