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Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying
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No manufacturer has put "Waterproof" on their watch in years. It implies that water will never get in, which is an impossibility as already stated.
Said with such authority yet I know my GMT II documentation says "Waterproof" and here's a screen shot from the Rolex website today
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Its a bit naughty, but as far as I know the ISO standards, which actually prohibit the term waterproof, only apply to markings on the watch itself and not to advertising and marketing materials.
How is it a bit naughty? They don't use the word "waterproof" on the watch anywhere but they do clearly describe certain models as "waterproof" which IMO sounds better than the evasive Omega experience described above.
If you are right that it's "impossible" for a watch to be waterproof shouldn't someone alert all the people who stupidly bought waterproof watches like the Rolex Sea Dweller thinking it was "waterproof to a depth of 12,800 feet" (like anyone is going to get that deep given the world record scuba dive is only 1,090 feet) when in fact it's only splash proof?
Even if what you are saying is correct (and Rolex are blatantly mis advertising their products) why should Casio's marketing material say splash proof meaning it shouldn't be worn when showering and messing about in a pool when the more correct description is that it is in fact waterproof up to 20m?? Isn't it unusual for a company to undersell the attributes of it's product?0 -
Je_suis_Jean wrote: »How is it a bit naughty? They don't use the word "waterproof" on the watch anywhere but they do clearly describe certain models as "waterproof" which IMO sounds better than the evasive Omega experience described above.
If you are right that it's "impossible" for a watch to be waterproof shouldn't someone alert all the people who stupidly bought waterproof watches like the Rolex Sea Dweller thinking it was "waterproof to a depth of 12,800 feet" (like anyone is going to get that deep given the world record scuba dive is only 1,090 feet) when in fact it's only splash proof?
Even if what you are saying is correct (and Rolex are blatantly mis advertising their products) why should Casio's marketing material say splash proof meaning it shouldn't be worn when showering and messing about in a pool when the more correct description is that it is in fact waterproof up to 20m?? Isn't it unusual for a company to undersell the attributes of it's product?
I don't believe anyone has suggested that a Rolex Deep Seadweller is merely splashproof, and evasion is probably preferable to a claim that is patently untrue.0 -
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Not sure where this question belongs, but it doesn't deserve its own thread
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How is NYC price-wise for watches, or does anyone have any recommendations? Will probably pull the trigger soon after months of dilly-dallying and would be kinda nice to have one from a trip like that. Looking at Longines in particular.0 -
Frankie5Angels wrote: »Not sure where this question belongs, but it doesn't deserve its own thread :
How is NYC price-wise for watches, or does anyone have any recommendations? Will probably pull the trigger soon after months of dilly-dallying and would be kinda nice to have one from a trip like that. Looking at Longines in particular.
Hi Frankie,
If you are thinking of making a big investment e.g. in a Rolex and you are spending a week or two in the US travelling around then I can personally recommend http://www.springersjewelers.com in New Hampshire and it's important you go to their New Hampshire store as New Hampshire doesn't charge GST which is the US equivalent of VAT thus making your purchase considerably cheaper.
I purchased a Rolex GMTII from Springers in 2008 for $6,825 which equated to €4,300 at the time Vs €6,200 now :eek:
I think GMTII's including GST/VAT currently retail for about $8,000 in NY (this unworn but secondary market one is available on Chrono24 for $7,700) so you'd save up to $1,200 buying it in New Hampshire which would pay for a leisurely train trip up there (it's a lovely part of the world) and a couple of nights in a hotel with food etc
This website tracks the RRP of Rolex's and claims the current retail price for the GMTII is €7,700 which equates to about €8,400 so if you can get it (or a similarly special/expensive watch) GST free in New Hampshire especially with a weakening US$ you could "save" quite a bit relative to the price you'd pay this side of the pond.
Edit: Apologies, just saw the Longines reference now. I originally saw the reference to buying on a trip to NY and as I'd done exactly the same thing during a holiday in 2008 I dove straight in with both feet and ended up posting what is probably an irrelevant load of drivel. :-(0 -
Frankie5Angels wrote: »Not sure where this question belongs, but it doesn't deserve its own thread :
How is NYC price-wise for watches, or does anyone have any recommendations? Will probably pull the trigger soon after months of dilly-dallying and would be kinda nice to have one from a trip like that. Looking at Longines in particular.
They're not as well known over there, there's a thread on WUS about how hard it is to sell a used Longines in the US, I suggest do some research in the used market before you go.If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.
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