A naive question maybe
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A naive question perhaps.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
avinalarf said:
A naive question perhaps.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
Not naive at all I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
Firstly, I'd say that you are wearing a brand that has a high kudos factor already, certainly amongst WIS even if the man on the street thinks differently.
Secondly, if you're happy with your watch - and you've been wearing it for the last 25 years so I'm presuming here that you are - then unless you really fancy something different I wouldn't go out and buy another watch for the sake of it, in purely practical terms unless a new watch peforms a particular function that you require you'll gain nothing at all.
I would only buy a watch I really liked, rather than one which maybe meant something to someone else if they saw me wearing it, if you see what I mean.
My shopping list is relatively short at the higher end, but I've currently got a bit of a list going of about 5 or 6 Seikos which I really rather like, and which I could buy for less than the cost of one more expensive watch.
Basically, I like a watch to put a smile on my face when I look down to tell the time, rather than trigger a reaction that I bought it because I thought it would be noticed by someone else.
I don't know that this answers your question as such, but the point is that an expensive watch which you regret buying (even a tiny bit) is likely to be one you don't enjoy wearing.
If you like Seiko's, look at Grand Seiko's. Not well known outside the WIS, but highly thought of within.
After that, you can go down the obvious routes, Rolex, Omega, Tag, etc, or if you want something a little different, just say so and a few hundred people will then deluge you with a vast number of other options
After that, you can go down the obvious routes, Rolex, Omega, Tag, etc, or if you want something a little different, just say so and a few hundred people will then deluge you with a vast number of other options
avinalarf said:
A naive question perhaps.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
There isn't a practical difference to your life when you wear an expensive watch. A bit like most luxury items. I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
I tried to phrase my question carefully and you have given me reasonable replies,thank you.
Thing is,I had in mind to purchase a Cartier de Calibre but meanwhile recently purchased a new Seiko diver watch for £135 from Creation.
I am very pleased with it and take pleasure in wearing it,relegating my old Seiko for work only.
I have an Omega gold "dress watch" and a JLC that I inherited,both rarely worn.
So it got me thinking whether I would be purchasing the Cartier purely as a status statement,albeit I do like the aesthetic appeal.
Thing is,I had in mind to purchase a Cartier de Calibre but meanwhile recently purchased a new Seiko diver watch for £135 from Creation.
I am very pleased with it and take pleasure in wearing it,relegating my old Seiko for work only.
I have an Omega gold "dress watch" and a JLC that I inherited,both rarely worn.
So it got me thinking whether I would be purchasing the Cartier purely as a status statement,albeit I do like the aesthetic appeal.
NeinFondue said:
avinalarf said:
So it got me thinking whether I would be purchasing the Cartier purely as a status statement,
If that is the intention, then it serves the purpose and is money well spent?You're very welcome, and can buy me a beer
You're very welcome to a beer.
yeti said:
Debaser said:
There isn't a practical difference to your life when you wear an expensive watch. A bit like most luxury items.
Ka-boom. In a nutshell. Buy one if you like it; there is no other reason.
The point I was attempting to explore was whether those of you,with in depth knowledge of watches,made your choices to purchase expensive watches, because of the intricacies of their movement, or their heritage,for the kudos of wearing a certain brand,or indeed as I presuppose a combination of all three.
For example,I have read you praise the Tudor brand and compare it well with an Omega which costs considerably more.
avinalarf said:
yeti said:
Debaser said:
There isn't a practical difference to your life when you wear an expensive watch. A bit like most luxury items.
Ka-boom. In a nutshell. Buy one if you like it; there is no other reason.
The point I was attempting to explore was whether those of you,with in depth knowledge of watches,made your choices to purchase expensive watches, because of the intricacies of their movement, or their heritage,for the kudos of wearing a certain brand,or indeed as I presuppose a combination of all three.
For example,I have read you praise the Tudor brand and compare it well with an Omega which costs considerably more.
The more time you put in to educate yourself on any subject, the easier it is to justify spending what would be considered a large amount on a single item. Think of cars, boats, art, pets etc. education gives context and allows for an easier justification.
Chris
avinalarf said:
A naive question perhaps.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
You drive a £140,000 Aston Martin why don't you buy a VW Polo .......the Polo will probably be more reliable and does the same thing as the AstonI have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
Edited by michael gould on Wednesday 2nd July 22:52
avinalarf said:
A naive question perhaps.
I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
Surely, it's the same as any luxury item?I have worn a Seiko for the past 25 years that has performed perfectly.
Apart from the Kudos of wearing a more renowned brand what am I getting for the extra £X,000 's that would make a practical difference to my daily life ?
This is a genuine enquiry from someone that appreciates the beauty and design of watches.
It'll make zero difference to your daily life, but may give you a sense of satisfaction.
I would think most luxury watches are bought as "treats" by the owner, or as a gift by another.
If you like it, want it and can afford it, then what other reason do you need?
Nobby Diesel said:
Surely, it's the same as any luxury item?
It'll make zero difference to your daily life, but may give you a sense of satisfaction.
I would think most luxury watches are bought as "treats" by the owner, or as a gift by another.
If you like it, want it and can afford it, then what other reason do you need?
I understand all that Nobby.It'll make zero difference to your daily life, but may give you a sense of satisfaction.
I would think most luxury watches are bought as "treats" by the owner, or as a gift by another.
If you like it, want it and can afford it, then what other reason do you need?
What I was attempting,unsatisfactorily,to elicit was whether those on the forum,that had great knowledge of the mechanics and movements of watches,used that criteria,more than others,when choosing an expensive watch e.g. Say £5K plus
I,on the other hand, tend to go by the appearance,and by the heritage,and if it will enhance my chances of pulling a bird.
That is,as an additional penis extension to the Aston,( not that I need it ).
Edited by avinalarf on Friday 4th July 14:36
MYOB said:
avinalarf said:
and if it will enhance my chances of pulling a bird.
I have spent £000s on watches and no, it hasn't enhanced my chances of pulling birds as you elegantly phrase it. Mind you, my wife is a fearful woman to reckon with.Obviously all this is tongue in cheek,as I'm very lucky,my wife is a smashing gal,my days of philandering are (almost) over,but it doesn't hurt to look and make believe.
The day I stop doing that,I'll be six feet under.
As someone once mentioned , you don't own a Ferrari to get you around the shops. You don't buy a quality watch to tell the time. It's the satisfaction owning something that has had many hours/weeks and months being machined , built , polished and tested .
If you have to ask why , then your still not convinced.
If you have to ask why , then your still not convinced.
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