Horological Meandering

A nearby store sent me an invitation to see that watch next week. I do not expect to buy it, so how ethical is it to show up, handle it and then just leave?

Don't worry, the guys are not hoping that everybody who will test the watch will buy it.

To me, there is no problem.

Best,

Nicolas

If u know ur not going to buy the watch but still show up so u can handle it, I don't see any proble with it. Morality or ethics doesn't even come into play IMO.

If u lure the salesman in thinking u may purchase the watch like sayingn "Hmm. Maybe I should buy this watch. What's the best deal u can give me?". And then u haggle back and forth for another 30 mins, then I think it's ethically wrong

Cheers,
Anthony

And did not know how to respond.  Does the fact that it is the Corum ti Bridge make it any different than going in to look at any other piece and not buying it?  Kind of odd to me.

As for the watch Ron, I saw it in Denver last weekend and was happy to get a close look at it.  My AD offered it to me for purchase over a month ago and I passed; this was a prototype the rep had with her.  If you go be sure and put it on your wrist.  The case is quite comfortable despite its large size.

who were invited to attend the watch function/event, wine and dine, warm their seats, take some photographs and just left thereafter?  The same VIPs will reappear in the next event and so on and so forth.

Is there an ethical issue here? I actually don't know the answer.

 

Regards

Ling

besides if you go he has a chance to make a sale, if you don't go he has zero chance. I think the sales person would much prefer at least a chance to present the watch to you.

While you may not be interested in it, who's to say that your potentially favorable impression of the watch might not lead others to purchase it?  As consumers of these products we should see them in person if possible.

Cheers,
Daos

if they think enough of you to invite you then you should attend if only to get a closer look at a watch you may never look at again.

best

Graham

Not certain that my poor photographic skills are fit for this forum.