The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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@goosehd the Swatch Sistem51 watches sell for between $165 and $270, so sit at a similar price point to the MoonSwatch.
Are they overpriced? Probably. But that's also true for most Swiss watches.
Will I get one? Probably not. I suspect that others will make their own call based on price, brand equity, and whether they like the look of the watches.
It'll be interesting to see how these sell. I don't expect there to be the same frenzy as there was with the MoonSwatch. It's a more insider brand, and the price is quite a bit higher.
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I think they will sell out instantly with resellers taking the glut of them.
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I dislike the concept, but like their namesake, they are, in my admittedly biased opinion, beautiful things.....
Now, for some real......
"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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@goosehd It's nice that they've used the automatic movement in this one, whether that's worth 150 extra bucks more than the Moonswatch I'm not sure...
I'm a little torn on this one. I think it's cool that BP gets some love and that'll help others find the brand. But the design of the watch doesn't get me super excited. Maybe the blue or white one will look good in the plastic...
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@Giles I agree, it is tightrope act they are walking in my opinion, they could easily start cheapening / diminishing their own brands if not careful with these kind of releases.
I hope this is not the thin end of the wedge.
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@Graeme Definitely better to go with the original! It's a lovely watch but it doesn't speak to me that much. Maybe a vintage one...
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I think I will be giving the queue for Swatch Blancpain a miss!
My contribution, to urban blues…
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@IH-GARY Wow! Forget that noise...
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I disliked the omega Swatch a lot because it was a quartz movement. but now that this is an automatic movement (albeit, nothing to scream about), I don't know how I feel about it. kinda like it, kinda don't
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@Eisenherz those have gotten pretty collectible and for a good reason. You wear it well!
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Seiko mod that recently picked up. I really like it. Very well finished.
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@Cutlasshound Seiko, Nautilus with a Aquanaut dial. It works!
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@IH-GARY said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:
I think I will be giving the queue for Swatch Blancpain a miss!
Now that I’m not in a city that’s sells them I kinda want one.
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Fall means time to put the ol leather nato on there. Got some 16oz SBG and 18oz vintage in there too. This is essentially my daily uniform.
