Houston
Sponsored by

High-end Watches Locally?

1,914,736 Views | 15627 Replies | Last: 11 hrs ago by Mathguy64
AgEng06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
FTAco07 said:

I can't comment to that ladies watch in particular, but it looks nice and that Tissot Power 80 movement is awesome for the price. I have a high end collector friend who has bough and worn multiple PRX Powermatic 80 men's watches and ended up selling a few of them off his wrist to other folks who admired them.
I'm pretty sure that's the same movement as the Hamilton H-10 as well.
AgLA06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
If you're looking for an automatic instead of quartz, Tissot could be a good option in that price range. Decent selection of ladies watches int he $700- $1K range.

https://www.tisso****ches.com/en-us/women.html?filter_gender=Women&filter_movement_type=Automatic

Not trying to pull a total TexAgs and blow your budget, but a Longines Presence is really close to your budget.

https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-presence-l4-321-4-11-2
TheOC16
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
AgLA06 said:

If you're looking for an automatic instead of quartz, Tissot could be a good option in that price range. Decent selection of ladies watches int he $700- $1K range.

https://www.tisso****ches.com/en-us/women.html?filter_gender=Women&filter_movement_type=Automatic

Not trying to pull a total TexAgs and blow your budget, but a Longines Presence is really close to your budget.

https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-presence-l4-321-4-11-2
Looked at both of those. Any idea where to get a watch engraved?

As far as this thread blowing my budget, that bridge has already been crossed, burned, and the ashes scattered out to sea.
AgLA06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Although not necessarily women's watches, Christopher Ward might be another option in that price range.

https://www.christopherward.com/int/watches?pmax=999.00&pmin=599.00&prefn1=WMovementType&prefv1=Automatic%7CAutomatic%20GMT%7CHandwound&start=0&sz=36

What about a American Classic from Hamilton?

https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h13519711-boulton-mechanical.html
AgLA06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Rolex then.

Honestly no on the engraving. I think I might have heard that Eyeguy on the Houston / Outdoors board has an engraving machine in his gun store. Might be worth a shot.

My guess is any place you would buy the watch from would have the ability or a guy who does it for them.
Sea Speed
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Every mall with a things remembered or similar store will be able to engrave. Idk if I'd trust them with a watch instead of q knick knack, but I'm sure they do them.
Charismatic Megafauna
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I got a watch back engraved at a trophy shop once. Turned out nice. You could also have a shop pull the caseback for you and just take that to the engraver
Charismatic Megafauna
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I think the junghans max bill is a sharp looking ladies watch line
FTAC2011
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
If someone is looking for a deal I have this for 46k.

A couple grand more than you would pay at AD and it's a rare watch. Also a couple grand cheaper than comps.

Brand new
Serotonin
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Maaaan, that is a good deal and it's a beautiful watch.
BoDog
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
FTAC, do you do trades towards purchases?
FTAC2011
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
All the time
RVAg02
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Man I want that, but I need another dive watch like I need another hole in my head.
FTAC2011
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Here is actual watch
Serotonin
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Please…no more pics.
SPF250
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
i have no words.
TulaneAg
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Looks 10x better in person than the stock Rolex website photo... unbelievable.
bthotugigem05
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
It's an incredible watch
Serotonin
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
TulaneAg said:

Looks 10x better in person than the stock Rolex website photo... unbelievable.

It is truly amazing when you consider the amount of money that Rolex spends on marketing.
TheOC16
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Here is a video on it I enjoyed watching a couple weeks ago:


Sea Speed
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Thst was funny, thanks for posting.
SPF250
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
That video....I don't think I would have the nerve to put a borrowed $40,000 watch, unsecured, on top of a railing over the ocean.
TheOC16
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Hey it's a dive watch, gives him a good excuse to finally use another one of his dive watches to go search for the first dive watch.
Daytona22
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Beautiful looking watch!
Welloiledmachine04
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Has anyone heard any rumors when the Omega/Swatch watches will be available online?
SquirrellyDan
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Welloiledmachine04 said:

Has anyone heard any rumors when the Omega/Swatch watches will be available online?
I've only heard that they will be available online at some point. Given how much they're going for in the secondary market I'm a bit skeptical.
Charismatic Megafauna
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
April 11 is the date I've seen thrown around
bthotugigem05
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I would think they would wait for a long time before putting them online and push more releases to their stores instead. They have a halo product that will get people in their stores and I'd think they'd want to milk that for all it's worth before just putting them online for bots to grab.
AgEng06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
bthotugigem05 said:

I actually think they will wait for a long time before putting them online. I do think they'll do more releases to their stores though. I think they realize they have a halo product that will get people in their stores and I'd think they'd want to milk that for all it's worth before just putting them online for bots to grab.
I think this is correct. I have seen comments from Swatch that "everyone will be able to buy as many Moonswatches as they want", but those comments are tied to purchase in a store. They seem to have gone quiet on online sales now.
FTAco07
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I actually walked in to a Swatch store yesterday and someone else was already in there asking the guy when they would get restocked or go online. The sales guy said he had no idea and no store knows when they are going to get additional units or how many, but he didn't expect any formal announcement and that they would just show up when the show up.
TheOC16
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I'm curious to hear the different reasons why this watch is so heavily desired. This has been the most heavily discussed and pursued watch by far I've seen on this thread.

Really I'm wondering if there is any sort of particular Swatch nostalgia driving this (I'm not really familiar with the history or "legacy" of Swatch), or if it's really all about having something with the Omega name or that looks kind of like a Speedmaster for a cheap price.
FTAC2011
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
TheOC16 said:

I'm curious to hear the different reasons why this watch is so heavily desired. This has been the most heavily discussed and pursued watch by far I've seen on this thread.

Really I'm wondering if there is any sort of particular Swatch nostalgia driving this (I'm not really familiar with the history or "legacy" of Swatch), or if it's really all about having something with the Omega name or that looks kind of like a Speedmaster for a cheap price.


I think it has everything to do with omega branding on a watch less than $300
Serotonin
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
FTAC2011 said:

TheOC16 said:

I'm curious to hear the different reasons why this watch is so heavily desired. This has been the most heavily discussed and pursued watch by far I've seen on this thread.

Really I'm wondering if there is any sort of particular Swatch nostalgia driving this (I'm not really familiar with the history or "legacy" of Swatch), or if it's really all about having something with the Omega name or that looks kind of like a Speedmaster for a cheap price.


I think it has everything to do with omega branding on a watch less than $300
100%

Omega is a luxury brand. It's something you aspire to. When you put a watch that says "Omega" on your wrist, especially the Moonwatch, it shows that you've accomplished something. Watches are like title belts along the path of life.

So making that available at under $300. Yeah, people are going to be all over it.
AgLA06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Serotonin said:

FTAC2011 said:

TheOC16 said:

I'm curious to hear the different reasons why this watch is so heavily desired. This has been the most heavily discussed and pursued watch by far I've seen on this thread.

Really I'm wondering if there is any sort of particular Swatch nostalgia driving this (I'm not really familiar with the history or "legacy" of Swatch), or if it's really all about having something with the Omega name or that looks kind of like a Speedmaster for a cheap price.


I think it has everything to do with omega branding on a watch less than $300
100%

Omega is a luxury brand. It's something you aspire to. When you put a watch that says "Omega" on your wrist, especially the Moonwatch, it shows that you've accomplished something. Watches are like title belts along the path of life.

So making that available at under $300. Yeah, people are going to be all over it.
Which is why I still contest this is a horrible branding disaster fro Omega. Anyone that knows anything knows its under $300 because that's all its worth. How does that match with "Luxury watch" and Omega. It doesn't. It literally devalues real Omega watches.

It's going to bring great revenue in the short term, but Rolex, Tudor, Breitling, etc. and other brands in that segment have to to be loving this. It literally brings down the prestige of Omega.
SquirrellyDan
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
AgLA06 said:

Serotonin said:

FTAC2011 said:

TheOC16 said:

I'm curious to hear the different reasons why this watch is so heavily desired. This has been the most heavily discussed and pursued watch by far I've seen on this thread.

Really I'm wondering if there is any sort of particular Swatch nostalgia driving this (I'm not really familiar with the history or "legacy" of Swatch), or if it's really all about having something with the Omega name or that looks kind of like a Speedmaster for a cheap price.


I think it has everything to do with omega branding on a watch less than $300
100%

Omega is a luxury brand. It's something you aspire to. When you put a watch that says "Omega" on your wrist, especially the Moonwatch, it shows that you've accomplished something. Watches are like title belts along the path of life.

So making that available at under $300. Yeah, people are going to be all over it.
Which is why I still contest this is a horrible branding disaster fro Omega. Anyone that knows anything knows its under $300 because that's all its worth. How does that match with "Luxury watch" and Omega. It doesn't. It literally devalues real Omega watches.

It's going to bring great revenue in the short term, but Rolex, Tudor, Breitling, etc. and other brands in that segment have to to be loving this. It literally brings down the prestige of Omega.
Since Swatch owns Omega, any argument that Omega's value is diminished would also mean that the Swatch brand increases. Nothing wrong, IMO, with making a great design attainable to more people. They're different enough that nobody is going to mistake a $300 collaboration for a real speed master. I think it's a good thing that will attract a whole new market segment. My guess is a lot of the people buying these know very little about Omega, they just know these collaborations are something that are both desirable and affordable.
First Page Last Page
Page 174 of 447
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.