Devedander Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) So I was at walmart last night picking up a few household items and passed the watch dept... I asked the GF what style of watches she liked (trying to guage her for an xmas present) and I noticed while looking they had this watch And right behind it was the Pepsi version - no pepsi on their website but this is pretty close, the red and blue were a 50/50 split It just struck me as a sort of rep on it's own accord... Edited October 27, 2006 by Devedander
OiRogers Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Indiglo? Obviously quartz... but Indiglo?... does it light up when the crown is pushed? Wow... GAF should leave us alone and go after the big time rep dealers... WalMart, Target...
Devedander Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) I didn't actually get to play with it, it was under glass and no one was there to help me. I didn't really care... but my experience with indiglo is that indeed it lights up like no bodies business... actually I like indiglo in general, but that wasn't what I was looking at here And in case anyone wonders it's under $50 retail.... Edited October 27, 2006 by Devedander
pro expert dan Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Or if you want to be a little mor bling you can get a 2 tone
Guest aclaimsman Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Man we might be able to use that case for a Frankenwatch. Got to really work on those CG's though.
jfreeman420 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 (trying to guage her for an xmas present) Get her a watch from WalMart and you might be looking for a new girlfriend.....
Pugwash Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 It just struck me as a sort of rep on it's own accord... Is it wrong to actually kinda like this watch?
Guest avitt Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Is it wrong to actually kinda like this watch? Yes
Devedander Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Posted October 27, 2006 Is it wrong to actually kinda like this watch? No of course not... now if you would please step into the padded room at the end of the hall... But seriously I had forgotten what can be had for cheap out there.. someone mentioned a while ago that we forget that $200-300 is expensive for a watch in most peoples eyes but we pay it becuase we look at it as getting a $5000 watch for $300 (which I confirmed as many of my friends gave me a "WTF" look when I told them I was ordering some watches). Before I didn't pay much attention to fancy watches becuase they were beyond my reach, but now that I have looked at them more closely I am stunned at what's available for sub $100 down the street.... Many designs mimmicked expensive watches VERY well, from this submariner look to datejusts and even some very IWC and AP looking watches! The thought crossed my mind on many occasion that if these are at walmart for $40, despite the obvious advantage to being a huge company like Timex, what would it take to get our rep producers to create similar quality items at these prices (I am aware of markup for dealers but walmart has a good makup too)? I mean they were all obviously lacking in the spit and polish section but I was truly amazed... if any of you have forgotten or stepped above looking at dept store watch selection I suggest you go out and do it again if for nothing else just for sh*ts and giggles... I was personally stunned...
Linder Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Sure, our dealers can sell us our favorite reps for $40. In your next order, in the little quantity box, just put 5,000,000.
pro expert dan Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Sure, our dealers can sell us our favorite reps for $40. In your next order, in the little quantity box, just put 5,000,000. can they. how?
crystalcranium Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 I read Fosil unveiled an automatic mechanical at Basil for $99.00. http://www.fossil.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PR...ROO000000FS4199
Category 5 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 I read Fosil unveiled an automatic mechanical at Basil for $99.00. http://www.fossil.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PR...ROO000000FS4199 Wow...I kinda like the style and front view rotor. You'd think from their advertisement that Fossil believes they have created a watch revolution here...the self winding watch. I guess most people who don'ty know watches are used to quartz though, so they might be surprised by the big news .
jnkay Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 Is it wrong to actually kinda like this watch? You would not like it if you handled it. I've seen this, and it is Cheap POC. Our reps are far superior in overall quality and authentic feel.
Linder Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 can they. how? I know this because I'm an expert B-) I can use my expert mind to find out information which may not be visable to you rookies. No offence. Don't worry or be scared of my knowledge and don't let me intimidate you. Hopefully I will be able to teach others.
Devedander Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Posted October 27, 2006 Yeah I understand the cost of doing small lots but at the same time there are lots of costs that aren't associated since it's happening under the table... It seems that the market supports our reps as they are and keeps just high enough priced to not loose interest (kind of like gens actually). Either way I am still stunned by how closely the companies are mimicking famous model watches, but I guess that's just how it has to be!
pro expert dan Posted October 27, 2006 Report Posted October 27, 2006 I know this because I'm an expert B-) I can use my expert mind to find out information which may not be visable to you rookies. No offence. Don't worry or be scared of my knowledge and don't let me intimidate you. Hopefully I will be able to teach others. I wasnt asking becouse i dont know, i was asking to test you.
omega1 Posted October 28, 2006 Report Posted October 28, 2006 Is it wrong to actually kinda like this watch? I don't think so at all. I mean, I love my 10 year old Casio. It still keeps perfect time (gains one second every week). It's one of my favorite beaters!
Devedander Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Posted October 28, 2006 It amazes me the lengths we have to go through to get a sub rep yet they allow this stuff to be on shelves... it seems so wrong...
jdavis Posted October 29, 2006 Report Posted October 29, 2006 It amazes me the lengths we have to go through to get a sub rep yet they allow this stuff to be on shelves... it seems so wrong... Apparently, the basic design isn't covered by copyrights or patents. Where reps get into trouble is by applying the famous makers name and logo on a product that was made by others. This does imfringe upon copyrights
Devedander Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Posted October 29, 2006 Yeah I understand, copyrighting a watch is like copyrighting a clothes hanger... change the bend or twist a little and voila... still seem wrong somehow to me
Pugwash Posted October 29, 2006 Report Posted October 29, 2006 I don't think so at all. I mean, I love my 10 year old Casio. It still keeps perfect time (gains one second every week). It's one of my favorite beaters! ... and I'm off swimming again today and am reaching for this gorgeous watch:
Guest TTK Posted October 29, 2006 Report Posted October 29, 2006 All very well.....but they don't have the FLOD...!
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