Too much of a bargain?

[zetec]

A few months ago I posted a thread regarding a TW Steel watch for my 40th birthday.

I have tried on a few and found a model I really like, the model retails for £395, I have seen it as low as £315. However, today I saw this,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TW-Steel-Watch-Canteen-Sty...

Too good to be true?

Any help would be appreciated

[daemon]

zetec said:

A few months ago I posted a thread regarding a TW Steel watch for my 40th birthday.

I have tried on a few and found a model I really like, the model retails for £395, I have seen it as low as £315. However, today I saw this,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TW-Steel-Watch-Canteen-Sty...

Too good to be true?

Any help would be appreciated

"Dispatched from and sold by Amazon" - not seeing much of a risk?

[bobbybee]

I don't see it as too cheap, they are after all 'fashion' watches, and their RRP's are over enthusiastic for what you actually get.
Not my thing, as you might have guessed, as I can't get past the cost of a tiny quartz movement, with massive plastic spacer to make it fit in such a large case, sorry.

[daemon]

According to this...

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/TW-Steel-Watch-Cante...

Its been as low as £216, and sold / dispatched by amazon.

[mrdemon]

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

[MG511]

It's your money, and your choice, and if you like it...I think TW Steel watches are very expensive (even at that price) for what they offer. If you like that look then maybe an Invicta at sub £100 would be better like http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invicta-1453-Racing-Black-... but for £200+ you can buy a very nice, good quality watch. Also, have you tried one on? 50mm is massive, but if that's the look you want it's up to you.

[zetec]

Thanks for the replies.....I think

I am not a powerfully built company director and it is a watch I like that is within my rather limited budget. I have tried it on and it is not THAT much bigger than my current watch. I understand that asking for advice on a fashion watch in a section dedicated to fine watches may be scorned upon, I would love a Rolex etc. but funds will not allow.

I have looked at plenty of other watches in some rather nice jewellers but none float my boat like this one.

[R6VED]

I have a TW Steel watch and loved it initially (can't remember the model code), but it is bloody huge and I got a deal on EBay rather than £395 so not a huge investment.

I was then fortunate enough to buy a Rolex Explorer 1, (I know worst I've got an expensive watch post ever etc etc :-)) and have tried to wear the TW Steel watch and it just feels comically large and ostentatious.

If you have that sort of money to spend I would suggest a nice Seiko - there is plenty of choice but how about an SKX007 or SKX009

EDIT: Just clicked the link you posted and that is the exact model I have :-)

[zetec]

R6VED said:

If you have that sort of money to spend I would suggest a nice Seiko - there is plenty of choice but how about an SKX007 or SKX009

Thank you

I have looked at the two Seiko's you mentioned and the Invicta above, not for me I am afraid.

[R6VED]

zetec said:

Thank you

I have looked at the two Seiko's you mentioned and the Invicta above, not for me I am afraid.

No problem, just a suggestion. I would offer you my TW Steel but the crystal is a little marked so not brand spanking new looking.

[michael gould]

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

Im with Archie …………nasty watch ……..to the OP, have a rethink before you waste £285 !

[yeti]

zetec said:

I understand that asking for advice on a fashion watch in a section dedicated to fine watches may be scorned upon, I would love a Rolex etc. but funds will not allow.

It's a section for watches, not 'fine watches', no-one is pouring scorn over anything. It's simply being pointed out that it's not a very good watch, that's all. At that price though, if you like it, why not - it's about what you like.

I have just bought from here http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

But there is also http://www.timefactors.com/ or http://www.pageandcooper.com/

Just have a look and see what 300 quid gets you. Something fantastic, honestly.

[zetec]

michael gould said:

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

Im with Archie …………nasty watch ……..to the OP, have a rethink before you waste £285 !

How am I wasting £250?

I see you are a company director, I am not, therefore I don't have £1000's to spend on a watch as Archie would like me to. I could say an Aston Martin is a waste of money as technically it does the same as a Ford Focus

Edited by zetec on Tuesday 11th March 15:50

[zetec]

yeti said:

zetec said:

I understand that asking for advice on a fashion watch in a section dedicated to fine watches may be scorned upon, I would love a Rolex etc. but funds will not allow.

It's a section for watches, not 'fine watches', no-one is pouring scorn over anything. It's simply being pointed out that it's not a very good watch, that's all. At that price though, if you like it, why not - it's about what you like.

I have just bought from here http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

But there is also http://www.timefactors.com/ or http://www.pageandcooper.com/

Just have a look and see what 300 quid gets you. Something fantastic, honestly.

Thank you, I will take some time to look through the links you have posted.

Can I ask a question though, why isn't it a good watch? I know nothing about watches and buy simply because I like. I like a big chunky style watch

[mrdemon]

as Yeti says you can buy a nice watch for little money also 45mm £450
http://www.archimede-watches.com/archimede-watches...

[nonuts]

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

he doesn't mix his words does he.

ETA, he's clearly totally, totally batst, if in any doubt watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmo37yR5C0g

Edited by nonuts on Tuesday 11th March 16:51

[michael gould]

zetec said:

michael gould said:

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

Im with Archie …………nasty watch ……..to the OP, have a rethink before you waste £285 !

How am I wasting £250?

I see you are a company director, I am not, therefore I don't have £1000's to spend on a watch as Archie would like me to. I could say an Aston Martin is a waste of money as technically it does the same as a Ford Focus

Edited by zetec on Tuesday 11th March 15:50

Being a company director does not mean you have any money whatsoever .......the watch is too big and looks like it was made in China for £10 ..........it's the sort of watch a boy is bought for his 14th not a mature man who's hitting 40 ......have you tried one on ?

[zetec]

michael gould said:

zetec said:

michael gould said:

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

Im with Archie …………nasty watch ……..to the OP, have a rethink before you waste £285 !

How am I wasting £250?

I see you are a company director, I am not, therefore I don't have £1000's to spend on a watch as Archie would like me to. I could say an Aston Martin is a waste of money as technically it does the same as a Ford Focus

Edited by zetec on Tuesday 11th March 15:50

Being a company director does not mean you have any money whatsoever .......the watch is too big and looks like it was made in China for £10 ..........it's the sort of watch a boy is bought for his 14th not a mature man who's hitting 40 ......have you tried one on ?

Looks like we will have to agree to disagree, I like the watch, you don't.

I have tried it on and I liked it, it is also not that much bigger than my current watch, however it feels heavier.

With regards the 14 year old boy comment, PistonHeads really does attract some idiots these days

[GG89]

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

Fat ugly man calling watches oversized and ugly. Take no notice of this bullst OP

A couple of my mates have them, they seem okay.

If you like it go for it.

[michael gould]

GG89 said:

mrdemon said:

http://youtu.be/QvGIdG8E8e8

:-)

A couple of my mates have them, they seem okay.

If you like it go for it.

Well that's a great recommendation