Price Themselves Out of The Market??
To me it's getting to the point where the "average" working guy can't get what I'll call for this exercise, a somewhat higher end watch. A simple time only watch from the likes of Rolex, JLC, Breitling and TAG, just to name a few have starting prices in t...
A child costs way more than a Roger W Smith over time
So, have one less child and treat yourself to a RWS. Problem Solved.
Buy a Seiko Presage or Grand Seiko
Those are still fine watches and won’t break the budget. I’m biased, Cazalea (Seiko Moderator)
Luxury watches are worth whatever people are willing to pay...
That’s going to put certain watches out of reach for some. I’m sure the companies and the people with deep pockets don’t mind. Part of the allure of owning a luxury watch is that not everybody can have one. I’m sure the guy wearing a Patek 5711 doesn’t wa...
Watches are no different than anything else on the planet
Why is anything priced the way it is? Brand perception, marketing, cachet, status, materials, craftmanship, history, exclusivity, availability, and any other number of factors go into pricing. There is no set price or fair price for anything. It is what w...
I agree, most became insane expensive... that’s why I bought some Tudor
Probably the best bargain today
I endorse this point +10000
Iam waiting for my Tudor watches ) A’s now it seems I can’t afford many brands....
As has been pointed out several times above there are quite a few brands that make very good watches for less than the 6K you write of.
And they run the gamut from traditional styling to a bit more avant garde. But if you really want that JLC you could consider selling one or two of your present pieces to fund the new one. Just don't forget to look at what's available at $2500; $3500; $45...
