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Mon, 9-Oct-17 3:39 PM (6 years ago)
My 20+ year old watch finally croaked, so I went looking online. The same watch I looked at for $300 at a local jeweler was $150 on Amazon. Internet-1, retail store-0
My previous Seiko lasted over 30 years and I found a good replacement online too. 
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
I actually started counting back and this one was 29 years old.
(6 years ago)
MitchandDaisy likes this
The jeweler I used to patronize would give free lifetime battery replacement with their watches. Alas, they closed last year.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
My brother has several watches that cost over 4000 squids, Paneria, Rolex etc. I have a Timex roughty toughty watch that keeps good time, has been in the sea along with me...tick tock.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
Because some are handcrafted , hand made chronometers, things of beauty, but have added value because of the brand and how exclusive their makers make them, they are a status symbol.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
If you park your two hundred thousand Porche outside, how can anyone tell you are a multi millionaire, apart from your wrist posing....
(6 years ago)
Many Rolex's are made with gold, that makes them valuable. Generally speaking, high priced watches are not a good value, but if that's what you like and it fits your budget by all means, go for it.
(6 years ago)
I love watches, if I won the lottery I would be guilty of owning several, I haven't so I go with something that tells me the time, after all...isn't that the point?
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
Exposing one's timepiece is a wonderful pastime. Sometimes I go all Flavor Flav with an open shirt and a plastic clock necklace.
(6 years ago)
I haven't been called a trollop in ages. Thanks TC! Refreshing.
(6 years ago)
Ever notice how few people wear a watch these days? Most have a smart phone, which tells the time very accurately, hence an expensive timepiece is an affectation: P
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
I have a couple of Mickey Mouse watches, one a Seiko and the other a Citizen that has the eco-drive.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
Anything that used to be called 'Mickey mouse' Was considered below par, something not really any good... K?
(6 years ago)
lennynatural likes this
I have this watch, didn't cost much but so cool: the backdrop is silver with a black dragon, and as the seconds needle ticks around it fades to completely black and back again.
(6 years ago)
lennynatural likes this
Eats up a battery every three frigging months though.
(6 years ago)
I barely where a watch - but I do like the idea of one as a fashion accessory. I can appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality of materials used.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
Quite a few...I'm really a horrible genetic mutant cross between a human and an octopus 
(6 years ago)
tickle_me_elmo likes this
Fair enough. Not sure the high end swiss are a good idea, than. That could become costly.
(6 years ago)
happyhumper69 likes this
Thus "If" I had the income. So far the lottery is being uncooperative 
(6 years ago)
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