Dilemma with TW Steel Watch

[Lobster]

Hi Folk,

I have the opportunity to buy this L.E. TW Steel watch in 45mm. The price is around the price for a damn good franken watch. I had a TWS watch a long time ago and it was ok. Does anybody still own one and think they are damn good value still?

I am in love with this though..

[offshore]

Well....... if you are seeking opinions!!!!!

The only dilemma I would have with a TWS, would be which rubbish bin to throw it in!

But that's me, and I'm not you.

To each his own.

Offshore

[Lobster]

Oh really? I am concerned because it's not pocket money and I trust modded reps more than some entry gens at times. :S I will certainly think before pulling the trigger.

[tgchrono2]

its a genuine one...dont forget it !

[Shanny]

Personally I'm not a big fan of TW Steel, so I'd pick another franken. You can kinda see some similarities with APs, so why not pick the original design? Could get a nicely modded one for that price.

Tho in the end you'll be the one wearing it, so get what YOU like Just check out all the options before pulling the trigger.

Edited August 10, 2011 by Shanny

[Lobster]

I am literally looking at this model and slicking the pages between some of the amazing AP in our sales forum.

[TeeJay]

Personally speaking, I don't like the look of it... The dial looks cluttered, and the case looks like a Hublot-wannabe... Personally, I'd spend the money on something else, franken or otherwise

[capice]

dutch company producing in CN, pretty popular here...depends all about your personal taste

I would go for a franken

[subbiesrock]

No love for the TWs then?

I'd get a Franken too, this looks a bit gaudy. Plus I don't like that they are produced in CN but cost as much as some Frankens.

Get a Seiko or a Citizen if you want a great watch. Seiko Kinetics look like this one, but MUCH more stylish and integrated design...

[TmeShare]

I bought a TW Steel watch in pink gold (the TW Steel CEO Tonneau). A Richard Mille looking watch which I bought as I liked the look, there are no good Richard Mille reps and the TW looked good.

While the watch has operated fine I would be the first to admit that it was way over priced ($500 plus) for a watch with a inexpensive quartz Miyota 0S25 movement. TW Steel service is not very good either. I have enquired twice about another leather strap to have on hand and the 1st enquiry went unanswered and the second enquiry was answered but after I responded as to the distribution area I was in it went quiet.

My guess is that the cost of the watch is to cover the cost of sponsoring Renault F1 and several race drivers like David C, Dario F and a few others. Also, to cover the cost of the TW Steel girls that are sent to each F1 races for promotion. TW Steel really is hype over substance.

TimeShare

Edited August 10, 2011 by TmeShare

[Lobster]

Thanks a lot guys, I am looking at other options atm. I would have gone for it had it been priced much lower but it's such a big amount for a standard non swiss watch.

[offshore]

to cover the cost of the TW Steel girls that are sent to each F1 races for promotion. TW Steel really is hype over substance.

Maybe thats what I was really saying, when I suggested throwing them in the bin!

I have NO disagreement with more promo chicks at any meeting, anywhere! But these things are really just an overpriced, hyped up "designer" watch. (Krug Baumann, and Ed Hardy are another couple which spring to mind)

So whats the difference between these and say a Rolex?...At least Rolex have the decency to build a mechanical watch...and THEY build it, not another opposition company (Miyota/Citizen). After that they are both overpriced, and need globs of promo to put themselves above the rest of the players!

O/S

[aanival]

Not for me...