Rado D Star ... Thoughts?

[Hoddo]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 19 November 2012 at 10:27

[clockworks]

When Rado first released their ceramic watches, I wanted one. Couldn't justify spending that much on a watch at the time.
Although I've bought a lot of watches in the intervening years, I still would't buy a Rado, new. They are basically fashion watches, and will lose too much money for my liking.

I feel that only 3 high street brands offer "good value":

Seiko, with their cheaper automatics - real bargains, distinctive designs, and very robust
Citizen, with their complicated quartz - some great innovations and OTT styling
Rolex, with their steel sports models - very expensive, but you won't lose much money in the long run

[CommanderJameson]

Add Tissot and Longines to that list.

[clockworks]

CommanderJameson said:

Add Tissot and Longines to that list.

Tissot and Longines are reasonably-priced compared to their "parent" brand (Omega), but you'll still lose a fair chunk of their initial cost as soon as you walk out the store. Not an issue if you plan on keeping the watch forever.

[Raoul Duke]

Interesting to read the opinions on the Rado, its caught my eye as well recently.
Ah well, maybe best to wait until they hit the 2nd hand market and in the meantime go back to tossing the coin between Sinn and Ball for the next purchase.

[Podie]

clockworks said:

CommanderJameson said:

Add Tissot and Longines to that list.

Tissot and Longines are reasonably-priced compared to their "parent" brand (Omega), but you'll still lose a fair chunk of their initial cost as soon as you walk out the store. Not an issue if you plan on keeping the watch forever.

Yet, I've never lost money on an Omega.

Pretty sure both my Railmaster and Seamaster would get at least what I paid for them.

[NumberoftheBeast]

Got a Rado myself. Bought 18 months ago.

Classic/classy watch; not too bling and though I didn't buy as an investment, it's now more expensive in the shops than what it was when I bought it. Only by about 150 quid but I'm not selling or interested in selling it.

If you like it, go for it

[jonny70]

clockworks said:

Tissot and Longines are reasonably-priced compared to their "parent" brand (Omega), but you'll still lose a fair chunk of their initial cost as soon as you walk out the store.

Any watch bought in a shop , will lose value once you walk out the door .