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Post by normdiaz on Nov 1, 2013 7:39:19 GMT -8
This vestal offered by one vendor at $129 looks identical to the Casio AL190WD-1AV which one vendor offers at $15. If there's $114 worth of difference, I can't see it. (Vestal image by vendor)
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 1, 2013 12:40:57 GMT -8
This vestal offered by one vendor at $129 looks identical to the Casio AL190WD-1AV which one vendor offers at $15. If there's $114 worth of difference, I can't see it. (Vestal image by vendor)
The Casio that looks similar to the Vestal above. (Who copied who?)  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 13:13:39 GMT -8
Those two are different enough that I doubt anyone copied the other.
Look closely at the display; case shape; dial shape; number of pushers; bracelets; etc.
No idea why the price difference though?
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Post by HiBeat on Nov 11, 2013 18:46:55 GMT -8
Assume bracelet quality and even then it's all about margins.
Casios are amazing bargains.
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 11, 2013 19:16:42 GMT -8
Assume bracelet quality and even then it's all about margins. Casios are amazing bargains. Could also be because the Casio needs recharging. |
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Post by bobbymike on Nov 12, 2013 6:44:21 GMT -8
Could also be about "perceived worth" - Vestal watches are fashion watches and are marketed towards non-WIS buyers that want one because they like the musicians Vestal supports Vestal Watches WikiThe wiki states that they design, develop and manufacture their own watches - but they don't. They source their manufacture out, so in essence people are paying them $100 extra for the "street" cred of owning a Vestal watch. To each his/her own. |
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 12, 2013 9:38:51 GMT -8
- Vestal watches are fashion watches and are marketed towards non-WIS buyers And we all know how much "fashion appeal" goes with this crowd of prospective buyers. hurry-up-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by bobbymike on Nov 12, 2013 9:45:29 GMT -8
Yep chinathumbsup.gif I regularly wear a hat like this in the winter  fashion isn't number one on my list laugh1.gif |
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 15, 2013 16:44:24 GMT -8
Those two are different enough that I doubt anyone copied the other. Look closely at the display; case shape; dial shape; number of pushers; bracelets; etc. No idea why the price difference though? I bought the Casio to test. Now realize that at least part of the price difference might be that the Casio's capacitor reserve (module 3274 full charge to full discharge) is only 14 days. The model came to me fully discharged (blank screen) and took a full day of sunlight exposure before it was operating normally. |
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