I was just at Yorkdale finishing up my Christmas shopping and I stopped by the new Rolex store. I saw a $33,000 watch on display, didn't look that special, and it could have easily passed as a $150 watch. The question is, who'd buy a $33,000 watch? NBA players? Rappers? Donald Trump? You'd have to be either filthy rich, or extremely stupid, since you can get a decent car for that price. I'm happy with my $300 battery free Citizen watch, it looks nice and gets the job done.
Buying high end watches
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Years ago before people started buying me watches for christmas presents I would typically buy a $5.00 digital watch. It lasted at least a year before the battery died and it too did the job just fine. Now i use a cell phone for the time.
I don't think i could ever see myself spending $300 on a watch.
I don't think i could ever see myself spending $300 on a watch.
Why does a woman want a $33,000 diamond bracelet?
In practical terms, a Rolex or Breitling maintains it's value. You are carrying around a bank account on your wrist. If you need to bribe a customs official in eastern Europe, you are all set up. If you are robbed, the watch is fully insured. You have nothing to lose, you have everything you need if you are in an emergency. In the current electronic age, this is less imortant, you have access to all of your funds through your smartphone. 20 years ago that wasn't the case. That said, having $33,000 on your wrist still has a certain cachet.
In practical terms, a Rolex or Breitling maintains it's value. You are carrying around a bank account on your wrist. If you need to bribe a customs official in eastern Europe, you are all set up. If you are robbed, the watch is fully insured. You have nothing to lose, you have everything you need if you are in an emergency. In the current electronic age, this is less imortant, you have access to all of your funds through your smartphone. 20 years ago that wasn't the case. That said, having $33,000 on your wrist still has a certain cachet.
Did you see any Presidents in platinum and diamond markers? LOL.
Rolex wouldn't even be considered high end by collectors. They're just nice watches. I know a few guys with watches in that range. They're lawyers, real estate agents, doctors. Just regular joes who like watches.
Rolex wouldn't even be considered high end by collectors. They're just nice watches. I know a few guys with watches in that range. They're lawyers, real estate agents, doctors. Just regular joes who like watches.
High end watches are going out of vogue. A quality watch such as a Seiko is very acceptable these days.
Maybe in the US but overall watch sales are up globally.
I guess you've never heard or seen a Grand Seiko?
The same reason many people like to be seen in expensive cars, clothes etc. They want to project an image. These types of people are not secure in their own skin and look for approval/appreciation in the eyes of others. btw I said "many people" not all. Some people just enjoy the finer things in life. Myself....my ego isnt big enough for a rolex....
I bought a rolex years ago, I did not buy the $33,000 one, but I paid $7,000 for it, I like it, but at the end of the day its only a watch.
Ladies and gentleman, if you're a high end watch enthusiast, prepare to be blown away by the most expensive watch in the world, the "Million Dollar Black Caviar Bang" by Hublot.
"Hublot made the million dollar big bang watch out of white gold and rare baguette cut black diamonds. almost 550 diamonds are all over the watch, with a total of 34.5 carats. Hublot took its time making the watch. Over 2000 hours went into it. The movement is a manually wound tourbillon. Functions include the time (tourbillon acts as the seconds indicator), and a power reserve indicator."
http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/hublot-big-bang-one-million-black-caviar-bang-watch-wins-award/
"Hublot made the million dollar big bang watch out of white gold and rare baguette cut black diamonds. almost 550 diamonds are all over the watch, with a total of 34.5 carats. Hublot took its time making the watch. Over 2000 hours went into it. The movement is a manually wound tourbillon. Functions include the time (tourbillon acts as the seconds indicator), and a power reserve indicator."
http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/17/hublot-big-bang-one-million-black-caviar-bang-watch-wins-award/
This is the watch I wear, all the ladies seem to love it, and as I mentioned above, I'm very happy with it.
http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ca/watches/watch-detail/?model=BM6560-54H
http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ca/watches/watch-detail/?model=BM6560-54H
This topic was covered quite well some time back, enjoy. The points still stand. I do agree that $33,000 is a bit steep for me, but there are other people.
a watch for over $1000
A Watch For Under $1000
Do you wear a watch?
a watch for over $1000
A Watch For Under $1000
Do you wear a watch?
Just don't leave that watch behind at an incall.
Query: Why do some SP's wear such HUGE watches?
Query: Why do some SP's wear such HUGE watches?
you see Putin wearing Blancpains, Lange & Sohne and Pateks...
http://www.bornrich.com/vladimir-putins-luxury-watch-collection-worth-millions-dollars.html
what kind of a question is this jamesdouglas?
why do ppl buy lamborghini's? why do ppl buy louis vuitton shirts for $1,200 when u can buy a shirt for $5.00 from wal-mart? why buy gucci shoes for $800 when u can buy shoes from zellers for $20
its because people feel like it thats why, some people want to spend lots of money on exquisite pieces that only few will have
why do ppl buy lamborghini's? why do ppl buy louis vuitton shirts for $1,200 when u can buy a shirt for $5.00 from wal-mart? why buy gucci shoes for $800 when u can buy shoes from zellers for $20
its because people feel like it thats why, some people want to spend lots of money on exquisite pieces that only few will have
