nomadgiles
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A friend sought advice on choosing a watch to celebrate 20 yrs employ.
Jan 12, 2018,23:02 PM
He showed me some examples from B&M & Frederique Constant - all looked somewhat linked to other manufacturers designs, but lacked ‘soul’ (for want of a better word).
I advised they would look great on someone regularly delayed in international airports with a few £k to burn, but for the money there was far better choice in vintage - a 60s / 70s Grand Seiko, GP, JL, Omega etc - he got a nice SG Constellation for similar £ of this B&M.
So yes, this B&M is far more affordable than a new (or vintage) JL geophysic - but does that make it desirable / good value / a keeper ?
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Anytime something is.............
By: Thomas_3 : January 12th, 2018-12:55
successful and/or highly sought after there will be copy cats, knock offs and imitations. Some say it is the sincerest form of flattery, others may take you to court. I think it is a nice looking watch and much more affordable than the JLC as I feel JLC's...
LOL yes 😊
By: Alkiro1 : January 12th, 2018-15:22
Best wishes Alkiro
A friend sought advice on choosing a watch to celebrate 20 yrs employ.
By: nomadgiles : January 12th, 2018-23:02
He showed me some examples from B&M & Frederique Constant - all looked somewhat linked to other manufacturers designs, but lacked ‘soul’ (for want of a better word). I advised they would look great on someone regularly delayed in international air...
Surely the overall watch is fine, even good.
By: vitalsigns : January 13th, 2018-09:12
My misgivings only relate to the unmistakeable design elements taken front JLC’s TT Geophysic. But I am glad that B&M is offering good value watches, especially compared to other price inflated Swiss pieces. Cheers, John