antrimbuchite

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Sick Seiko

Just one more example- to join all the others- disappointed at an expensive Seiko watch with a SPB 131J1 and a 6R35 movement that is sick at heart. If...
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Chinese Trash?

I have few miles on the clock and remember a time when "made in Japan" was considered poor quality, cheap, and nasty. More recently I remember how Hyu...
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How much is an Ω symbol really worth?

 I am bemused by all the hype over a "bioceramic, plastic" Speedy look-alike. This Swatch (above) has many Speedy elements, but with a metal case and...
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Recent Comments

antrimbuchite
commented on Chinese Trash? ·

OK :-) I must admit my lower limit is around the $100.00 mark. Never tried the cheaper models. That could well be a real grind ;-)

antrimbuchite
commented on Chinese Trash? ·

When did you last buy one? If it was some time ago, you might be in for a pleasant surprise... for a start, many now have genuine NH35 or cloned ETA movements so the days of abject "grinding" are (largely) past :-) In my experience, you are right about what was... but not what is and what will soon arrive. I agree many are homages and lack innovative design, but it will not take long. Thanks for taking time to answer my post... appreciate it and your views.

antrimbuchite
commented on How much is an Ω symbol really worth? ·

I agree... it has to be about fun and enjoyment. Whether it is Omega, Swatch, Oris, Seagull or Pagani if it makes you happy, if it makes you feel good, if it keeps you looking back at your wrist and smiling... that is what it is all about. And I LOVE the big eye :-)

antrimbuchite
commented on What Price Range Do Most Of Your Watch Purchases Fall Into? ·

Yep, me too. Started off below $500 and was happy. Then sucked into the abyss of lower-end luxury and still happy- but now penniless ;-)

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commented on What Price Range Do Most Of Your Watch Purchases Fall Into? ·

I think best value lies below 1,500 and that is where most of my watches lie... 

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commented on How much is an Ω symbol really worth? ·

I agree. It is a bold decision and do not think it will backfire. At the very least they will wrench some customers out of the Chinese homage market into the Swatch group. I have a Speedy... and I am not upset that it "hurts' the brand in any way. If anything it adds kudos to the "real thing" :-)