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brand wh*re · Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:28 AM

Ok, so I've discovered I'm over the bags, shoes and clothes (....well maybe not quite).

BUT I've realised I'm missing something vital....a luxury watch. The thing is, I know nothing about watches. Have browsed and searched through the threads here, but I'm still confused about watch prices, but have figured out some top brands.

I'm particularly interested in Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audermars, JLC and IWC. OR any other top luxury watch.

So, was wondering what I could afford (entry level quartz or mechanical wise). Don't want to embarass myself looking at a brand I can't even afford - around $6000 US (or $5000-$10,000 AUD - I'm actually in AUS, but am heading to the states soon - Hawaii!). Also are watch RRP flexible? As they are in lower end luxury watches e.g. longines

I'm after something I can wear everyday, I'm only in my early 20s as well.

Watch experts help! I want to join the watch ranks!

And...I'm Rambling

ceya · Nov 24th, 2008, 01:19 PM

no Rolex?

brand wh*re · Nov 24th, 2008, 08:23 PM

I heard Rolex wasn't all that great in the watch hierarchy. Just in the middle tier. Have just recently talked to a few AD, and I think I'll have to try JLC. It seems to be in my price range.

bb10lue · Nov 25th, 2008, 03:27 AM

Just a quick note, The Hour Glass (Sydney, Surfers Paradise, Melbourne) have a end of the year clearance sale on Swiss watch brands up to 60% off from 1-31/ Dec, so you might want to check it out before you make a purchase.

brand wh*re · Nov 25th, 2008, 04:21 AM

Thanks for the note bb10lue. I'm definitely checking out their sale!

Sunshine · Nov 25th, 2008, 07:38 AM

My family has bought many Rolex watches over the past 40 years. Make sure you look at what they have to offer. Some might be out of your price range, however, they are wonderful watches, and classic! I think you would love some of the newer styles!

chanel-girl · Nov 25th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Sunshine

My family has bought many Rolex watches over the past 40 years. Make sure you look at what they have to offer. Some might be out of your price range, however, they are wonderful watches, and classic! I think you would love some of the newer styles!

I second this!

noon · Nov 26th, 2008, 11:43 AM

My personal favorite would have to be chopard. It was my first real luxury watch.

Jenna51580 · Nov 26th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I love Cartier watches.

dsolorio · Nov 29th, 2008, 02:25 PM

I am in the same dilemma. I just found a website, chronocentric.com, that lists the watch brand hierarchy and what is considered luxury and not so luxury. You should check it out and scroll down to the bottom. They list brands and the categories they fall under along with their starting price ranges. It helped me to figure out where I want to fit in.

bags07 · Nov 29th, 2008, 08:19 PM

My favorite and dream watch is Piaget. I love the look of the thin face not thick like Rolex. My hand is to samll for rolex. Love Piaget the most.

Royal · Nov 30th, 2008, 12:30 AM

Can't you get Cartier for under $6K?

lovemydeals · Nov 30th, 2008, 10:24 PM

I also suggest looking at Rolex or Cartier. I have a Rolex yachtmaster. Love it. I also have a Cartier Tank Francaise midsize. I know you can get the Tank for under $6,000 but not 100% about the Yachtmaster becuase it has a platinum dial and bezel.

Junkenpo · Dec 1st, 2008, 02:55 AM

my fave luxe watch is A. Lange & Sohne... gorgeous gorgeous watches. I will never own though... I don't think my DH could stomach me wearing a watch that expensive.

Have you checked out the timezone forums? lots of great watch info there for the newly born WIS.

Jenna51580 · Dec 1st, 2008, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by dsolorio

I am in the same dilemma. I just found a website, chronocentric.com, that lists the watch brand hierarchy and what is considered luxury and not so luxury. You should check it out and scroll down to the bottom. They list brands and the categories they fall under along with their starting price ranges. It helped me to figure out where I want to fit in.

Thank you for pointing out the chronocentric.com watch hierarchy, I found it very interesting.

Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:28 AM	#1
brand wh*re OP Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 43	Entry level luxury watch $6000 US? Ok, so I've discovered I'm over the bags, shoes and clothes (....well maybe not quite). BUT I've realised I'm missing something vital....a luxury watch. The thing is, I know nothing about watches. Have browsed and searched through the threads here, but I'm still confused about watch prices, but have figured out some top brands. I'm particularly interested in Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audermars, JLC and IWC. OR any other top luxury watch. So, was wondering what I could afford (entry level quartz or mechanical wise). Don't want to embarass myself looking at a brand I can't even afford - around $6000 US (or $5000-$10,000 AUD - I'm actually in AUS, but am heading to the states soon - Hawaii!). Also are watch RRP flexible? As they are in lower end luxury watches e.g. longines I'm after something I can wear everyday, I'm only in my early 20s as well. Watch experts help! I want to join the watch ranks! And...I'm Rambling
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Nov 24th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#2
ceya Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 236	no Rolex?
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Nov 24th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#3
brand wh*re OP Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 43	I heard Rolex wasn't all that great in the watch hierarchy. Just in the middle tier. Have just recently talked to a few AD, and I think I'll have to try JLC. It seems to be in my price range.
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Nov 25th, 2008, 03:27 AM	#4
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Nov 25th, 2008, 04:21 AM	#5
brand wh*re OP Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 43	Thanks for the note bb10lue. I'm definitely checking out their sale!
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Nov 25th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#6
Sunshine Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Key West, Florida Posts: 10,845	My family has bought many Rolex watches over the past 40 years. Make sure you look at what they have to offer. Some might be out of your price range, however, they are wonderful watches, and classic! I think you would love some of the newer styles!

Nov 26th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#8
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,557	My personal favorite would have to be chopard. It was my first real luxury watch.
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Nov 26th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#9
Jenna51580 Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Athens, Greece and Long Island, New York Posts: 1,461	I love Cartier watches.
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Nov 29th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#10
dsolorio Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 190	I am in the same dilemma. I just found a website, chronocentric.com, that lists the watch brand hierarchy and what is considered luxury and not so luxury. You should check it out and scroll down to the bottom. They list brands and the categories they fall under along with their starting price ranges. It helped me to figure out where I want to fit in.

Nov 29th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#11
bags07 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 249	My favorite and dream watch is Piaget. I love the look of the thin face not thick like Rolex. My hand is to samll for rolex. Love Piaget the most.
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Nov 30th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#12
Royal Sofa King Banned Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 591	Can't you get Cartier for under $6K?

Nov 30th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#13
lovemydeals Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 778	I also suggest looking at Rolex or Cartier. I have a Rolex yachtmaster. Love it. I also have a Cartier Tank Francaise midsize. I know you can get the Tank for under $6,000 but not 100% about the Yachtmaster becuase it has a platinum dial and bezel.
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Dec 1st, 2008, 02:55 AM	#14
Junkenpo LVoebird! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass Posts: 3,064	my fave luxe watch is A. Lange & Sohne... gorgeous gorgeous watches. I will never own though... I don't think my DH could stomach me wearing a watch that expensive. Have you checked out the timezone forums? lots of great watch info there for the newly born WIS.
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