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Post by normdiaz on Nov 25, 2013 8:27:47 GMT -8
How many aware of Orient's sub-brand, Town and Country? (vendor image)
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 25, 2013 9:14:59 GMT -8
Can't say I've ever heard of it, do they use standard Orient movements?
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 25, 2013 10:25:05 GMT -8
Good question. I couldn't pin down who makes their movements. I have noticed many Japanese-sourced ebayers seem to carry the brand, but that may not indicate movement source. Anyone else have any definitive info on the brand?
While researching, I came across this unrelated listing of top ten Japanese watches from askmen.com. (Subject to opinion.)
www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-japanese-watches.html |
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Post by saul on Nov 25, 2013 19:57:15 GMT -8
Good question. I couldn't pin down who makes their movements. I have noticed many Japanese-sourced ebayers seem to carry the brand, but that may not indicate movement source. Anyone else have any definitive info on the brand?
While researching, I came across this unrelated listing of top ten Japanese watches from askmen.com. (Subject to opinion.)
www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-japanese-watches.html Subject to opinion is an understatement. The #2 slot is an OM, the entire G range is #1 and there's no Grand Seiko at all? WTF? These lists are utter bullshitte. |
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 25, 2013 20:44:04 GMT -8
Good question. I couldn't pin down who makes their movements. I have noticed many Japanese-sourced ebayers seem to carry the brand, but that may not indicate movement source. Anyone else have any definitive info on the brand?
While researching, I came across this unrelated listing of top ten Japanese watches from askmen.com. (Subject to opinion.)
www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-japanese-watches.html Subject to opinion is an understatement. The #2 slot is an OM, the entire G range is #1 and there's no Grand Seiko at all? WTF? These lists are utter bullshitte. In compiling a top-ten list of anything or anyone, it would be a rare occurrence to secure universal agreement. |
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Post by saul on Nov 26, 2013 4:45:42 GMT -8
Subject to opinion is an understatement. The #2 slot is an OM, the entire G range is #1 and there's no Grand Seiko at all? WTF? These lists are utter bullshitte. In compiling a top-ten list of anything or anyone, it would be a rare occurrence to secure universal agreement. But how the heck does a top 10 of Japanese watches not have Grand Seiko? Questionable at best. |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Nov 26, 2013 6:51:29 GMT -8
In compiling a top-ten list of anything or anyone, it would be a rare occurrence to secure universal agreement. But how the heck does a top 10 of Japanese watches not have Grand Seiko? Questionable at best. My guess is that price is the factor at work here. A Grand Seiko is way out of my price range so I really can't say with any authority that they are great watches. I'm sure they are but I can't say so based on experience. If you look at the list, most of the watches are lower priced models so I think that tends to support my theory. |
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 26, 2013 8:59:52 GMT -8
In compiling a top-ten list of anything or anyone, it would be a rare occurrence to secure universal agreement. But how the heck does a top 10 of Japanese watches not have Grand Seiko? Questionable at best. If the link is based on sales, I can see how the GS would not rank high. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 26, 2013 10:57:38 GMT -8
But how the heck does a top 10 of Japanese watches not have Grand Seiko? Questionable at best. My guess is that price is the factor at work here. A Grand Seiko is way out of my price range so I really can't say with any authority that they are great watches. I'm sure they are but I can't say so based on experience. If you look at the list, most of the watches are lower priced models so I think that tends to support my theory. When you are compiling a list of the "Best" of anything, price should not factor in. If it does, they should have specified that in their article. |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Nov 26, 2013 11:36:48 GMT -8
My guess is that price is the factor at work here. A Grand Seiko is way out of my price range so I really can't say with any authority that they are great watches. I'm sure they are but I can't say so based on experience. If you look at the list, most of the watches are lower priced models so I think that tends to support my theory. When you are compiling a list of the "Best" of anything, price should not factor in. If it does, they should have specified that in their article. Their definition is a bit nebulous: "Here is a list of the 10 best, most popular and praiseworthy collections or pieces that you can get today." Best and most popular can easily be at odds. I'd take a Spring Drive or Marine Master over a Monster any day but there are lots of us out here that just can't afford those beauties. |
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Post by donciccio on Nov 26, 2013 14:15:08 GMT -8
Town & Country? Sounds like a delicious cheese.
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 26, 2013 14:47:44 GMT -8
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Post by donciccio on Nov 26, 2013 14:51:20 GMT -8
On a related note. I once ate delicious cheese in a Chrysler. |
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Post by normdiaz on Nov 26, 2013 15:24:11 GMT -8
On a related note. I once ate delicious cheese in a Chrysler. Are you sure that's ALL you ate?  |
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Post by donciccio on Nov 26, 2013 16:43:26 GMT -8
On a related note. I once ate delicious cheese in a Chrysler. Are you sure that's ALL you ate? laugh1.gif |
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