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Post by timewatcher on May 1, 2014 16:49:03 GMT -8
probably China made but for $45.00 its kinda hard to beat and isnt bad looking either.  |
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Post by trandy on May 1, 2014 17:00:01 GMT -8
True....but why?
If you are trying to scratch a chronograph itch I think there may be better options....mainly from Seiko and Citizen....true it will cost more....but you'll have a much better watch. |
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Post by normdiaz on May 1, 2014 20:09:41 GMT -8
True....but why?
If you are trying to scratch a chronograph itch I think there may be better options....mainly from Seiko and Citizen....true it will cost more....but you'll have a much better watch. Perhaps "scratching a chronograph itch" was not a main consideration in this instance. 
(And some Chinese watches are chronos in appearance only (have non-operating pushers and sub-dials).
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 9:17:27 GMT -8
True....but why?
If you are trying to scratch a chronograph itch I think there may be better options....mainly from Seiko and Citizen....true it will cost more....but you'll have a much better watch. Perhaps "scratching a chronograph itch" was not a main consideration in this instance.
(And some Chinese watches are chronos in appearance only (have non-operating pushers and sub-dials).
And other chrono look models are really just multifunction calender watches. Even at $45 I would be wary of this one as it is a quartz piece and therefor overpriced. Even Chinese mechanical chronos cost more than this. |
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Post by normdiaz on May 2, 2014 10:42:33 GMT -8
Perhaps "scratching a chronograph itch" was not a main consideration in this instance.
(And some Chinese watches are chronos in appearance only (have non-operating pushers and sub-dials).
Even at $45 I would be wary of this one as it is a quartz piece and therefor overpriced. What, IYO, is a fair price range for non-overpriced quartz watches? Would Citizen, Seiko, Casio solars fall into the same category? |
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Post by timewatcher on May 2, 2014 11:12:18 GMT -8
Even at $45 I would be wary of this one as it is a quartz piece and therefor overpriced. What, IYO, is a fair price range for non-overpriced quartz watches? Would Citizen, Seiko, Casio solars fall into the same category? I would kind of like to know the answer to that also! $45.00 seemed like a bargain to me. Dont forget....... Peter is used to paying "bargain priced" Ramons treasures at $25.00 so the $45.00 is probably out of his price range! :rofl: |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 12:11:45 GMT -8
Even at $45 I would be wary of this one as it is a quartz piece and therefor overpriced. What, IYO, is a fair price range for non-overpriced quartz watches? Would Citizen, Seiko, Casio solars fall into the same category? Yes, Solar and kinetic are hugely overpriced for a technology that solves a problem that does not exist. But those names have history and can charge the higher prices. Rotary is a Chinese mushroom brand. It may have a Miyota module or it may not but it definitely won't have been expensive enough to warrant the $45 price. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 12:12:37 GMT -8
What, IYO, is a fair price range for non-overpriced quartz watches? Would Citizen, Seiko, Casio solars fall into the same category? I would kind of like to know the answer to that also! $45.00 seemed like a bargain to me. Dont forget....... Peter is used to paying "bargain priced" Ramons treasures at $25.00 so the $45.00 is probably out of his price range! :rofl: This from a man who will NEVER buy Chinese :rofl: |
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Post by timewatcher on May 2, 2014 12:16:53 GMT -8
I try as best as I can to avoid Chinese watches like the plague but every once in a blue moon one comes along that I do like!
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Post by normdiaz on May 2, 2014 13:13:56 GMT -8
What, IYO, is a fair price range for non-overpriced quartz watches? Would Citizen, Seiko, Casio solars fall into the same category? Yes, Solar and kinetic are hugely overpriced for a technology that solves a problem that does not exist. Is the "problem that does not exist" battery replacement? |
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Post by donciccio on May 2, 2014 13:17:37 GMT -8
One of my favorite things to say. :rofl: |
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