Obviously not for everyone, so please spare the 'who would spend 3 grand on a watch' comments. Great price for the seamasters from a reputable retailer that very rarely (almost never) discounts Omega. This is the price you would normally get from grey imports/unauthorised dealers.
Many other luxury brands reduced to up to 50%.
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monkeyhanger75 to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 1718#15
Why do people eat out rather than eat in the house? Why do people bother with a car dearer than a Dacia Duster? Why do people bother buying a bigger house than they strictly need? Why do people buy branded clothing rather than getting everything from Primark or jumble sales?
Think of it as a piece of jewellery (which it is). If you wait until the 70% off sales to buy Argos' or H Samuel's finest offerings when buying a ring or necklace for the missus, or have persuaded her that the 15mm brass olive from the plumbers merchants is really Gold then this deal isn't for you. A £20 watch will do the same job, same as a Dacia Duster will get you from A to B just like a Bentley will (in far less style and comfort).
I have what I would consider to be an expensive watch (Omega Speedmaster 57), but i'm sure there are plenty of Airline Pilots and Tony Stark types that would consider it a cheapo.
I don't wear any other form of jewellery than a watch, so where's the shame in having a nice watch if you can afford it?
Personally I don't like the orange bezel of the one shown, but there are a few other choices around the same sale pricemark in the same range.
derp1664
2 Apr 1710#4
I prefer to just pay the local muggers by direct debit, save a lot of time and bother that way.
Muir to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 179#13
Either it's not that expensive to the person (compared to the Patek Philippes, Rolexes etc. some people wear at work, £3,200 could almost be seen as good value), or they just like it more than other things they could spend the money on. Why do people get custom made Hugo Boss suits when you can get a decent off-the-rack Moss Bros one that looks sort of similar from a distance? Or Made-in-Northampton leather shoes when you can get a perfectly decent pair of Clarks from the outlet for much, much less?
Yeah, I agree, if you just wanted 'something that looks presentable and tells the correct time', you can get a Casio or Citizen or whatever else that will last for years for a fraction of the price. But it would be kind of a boring world if everyone did that, right?
sethjohnson555
2 Apr 179#3
I would love to understand why people love such watches, but I don't. If I regularly dived to 600m (and HAD to wear a watch while doing it) then maybe but otherwise for appearance and everything else it just feels like overpriced status symbol. All it says is that I can afford to wear a pointlessly expensive watch.
Help me out here. But without the usual nonsense about brand, legacy and movements?
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g3legacy
2 Apr 17#1
Very pretty. :sunglasses:
Spacevsgravity
2 Apr 171#2
Voted Hot.
sethjohnson555
2 Apr 179#3
I would love to understand why people love such watches, but I don't. If I regularly dived to 600m (and HAD to wear a watch while doing it) then maybe but otherwise for appearance and everything else it just feels like overpriced status symbol. All it says is that I can afford to wear a pointlessly expensive watch.
Help me out here. But without the usual nonsense about brand, legacy and movements?
bigfatdaddy_udds to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 173#7
but these are the exact reasons why people pay these prices. obviously not for everyone but for those who like such items, these are damn good watches at a decent price.
RadiantDuck to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 171#11
Beyond my price range but my dad has had rolex, omega etc before. They do last forever, so could become a nice heirloom to give to kids. And some of the models go up in value over the years, so could argue its an investment.
I have bought the cheap watches in the past and they've broken in a few months, so compromise and get 'slightly' more expensive models, citizen or tissot. Definitely not in the same league as omega and the rest, but have given me years of good time keeping.
Muir to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 179#13
Either it's not that expensive to the person (compared to the Patek Philippes, Rolexes etc. some people wear at work, £3,200 could almost be seen as good value), or they just like it more than other things they could spend the money on. Why do people get custom made Hugo Boss suits when you can get a decent off-the-rack Moss Bros one that looks sort of similar from a distance? Or Made-in-Northampton leather shoes when you can get a perfectly decent pair of Clarks from the outlet for much, much less?
Yeah, I agree, if you just wanted 'something that looks presentable and tells the correct time', you can get a Casio or Citizen or whatever else that will last for years for a fraction of the price. But it would be kind of a boring world if everyone did that, right?
monkeyhanger75 to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 1718#15
Why do people eat out rather than eat in the house? Why do people bother with a car dearer than a Dacia Duster? Why do people bother buying a bigger house than they strictly need? Why do people buy branded clothing rather than getting everything from Primark or jumble sales?
Think of it as a piece of jewellery (which it is). If you wait until the 70% off sales to buy Argos' or H Samuel's finest offerings when buying a ring or necklace for the missus, or have persuaded her that the 15mm brass olive from the plumbers merchants is really Gold then this deal isn't for you. A £20 watch will do the same job, same as a Dacia Duster will get you from A to B just like a Bentley will (in far less style and comfort).
I have what I would consider to be an expensive watch (Omega Speedmaster 57), but i'm sure there are plenty of Airline Pilots and Tony Stark types that would consider it a cheapo.
I don't wear any other form of jewellery than a watch, so where's the shame in having a nice watch if you can afford it?
Personally I don't like the orange bezel of the one shown, but there are a few other choices around the same sale pricemark in the same range.
g8spur to sethjohnson555
2 Apr 175#17
Why do people like any things?
Should just all buy bread and water and nothing else, that's all we need.
derp1664
2 Apr 1710#4
I prefer to just pay the local muggers by direct debit, save a lot of time and bother that way.
wjswo0
2 Apr 171#5
Don't forget 2% Quidco
keebb9
2 Apr 171#6
Heat added
7day
2 Apr 172#8
I got a seamaster 35yr ago when I graduated
Still fine just costs £120 to service at omega central
michaelgell
2 Apr 17#9
best to do that as they reseal it all properly
callum84 to michaelgell
2 Apr 17#16
Dry pressure testing machines are pretty common at a lot of jewlers these days.
Was quoted £40 for a battery change, pressure test and seal if necessary.
The test is only to maintain the depth rating for diving. Pretty pointless for someone who only uses in bath etc but if spending this amount I'd probably get omega service until warranty out.
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Many other luxury brands reduced to up to 50%.
Top comments
Think of it as a piece of jewellery (which it is). If you wait until the 70% off sales to buy Argos' or H Samuel's finest offerings when buying a ring or necklace for the missus, or have persuaded her that the 15mm brass olive from the plumbers merchants is really Gold then this deal isn't for you. A £20 watch will do the same job, same as a Dacia Duster will get you from A to B just like a Bentley will (in far less style and comfort).
I have what I would consider to be an expensive watch (Omega Speedmaster 57), but i'm sure there are plenty of Airline Pilots and Tony Stark types that would consider it a cheapo.
I don't wear any other form of jewellery than a watch, so where's the shame in having a nice watch if you can afford it?
Personally I don't like the orange bezel of the one shown, but there are a few other choices around the same sale pricemark in the same range.
Yeah, I agree, if you just wanted 'something that looks presentable and tells the correct time', you can get a Casio or Citizen or whatever else that will last for years for a fraction of the price. But it would be kind of a boring world if everyone did that, right?
Help me out here. But without the usual nonsense about brand, legacy and movements?
All comments (528)
Help me out here. But without the usual nonsense about brand, legacy and movements?
I have bought the cheap watches in the past and they've broken in a few months, so compromise and get 'slightly' more expensive models, citizen or tissot. Definitely not in the same league as omega and the rest, but have given me years of good time keeping.
Yeah, I agree, if you just wanted 'something that looks presentable and tells the correct time', you can get a Casio or Citizen or whatever else that will last for years for a fraction of the price. But it would be kind of a boring world if everyone did that, right?
Think of it as a piece of jewellery (which it is). If you wait until the 70% off sales to buy Argos' or H Samuel's finest offerings when buying a ring or necklace for the missus, or have persuaded her that the 15mm brass olive from the plumbers merchants is really Gold then this deal isn't for you. A £20 watch will do the same job, same as a Dacia Duster will get you from A to B just like a Bentley will (in far less style and comfort).
I have what I would consider to be an expensive watch (Omega Speedmaster 57), but i'm sure there are plenty of Airline Pilots and Tony Stark types that would consider it a cheapo.
I don't wear any other form of jewellery than a watch, so where's the shame in having a nice watch if you can afford it?
Personally I don't like the orange bezel of the one shown, but there are a few other choices around the same sale pricemark in the same range.
Should just all buy bread and water and nothing else, that's all we need.
Still fine just costs £120 to service at omega central
Was quoted £40 for a battery change, pressure test and seal if necessary.
The test is only to maintain the depth rating for diving. Pretty pointless for someone who only uses in bath etc but if spending this amount I'd probably get omega service until warranty out.