wiegie Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 i would definitely chat with wiegie before buying... just to see what prices are over there I will say that Hugh One's caution about buying a watch in Switzerland is reasonable. While I was looking at watches I would often compare the price they were selling for in the US vs what they cost over here and it was often significantly cheaper in the US. It just so happened that on the watch I ended up buying I got a good deal over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love the Movado Esperanzas... I am not a big fan of the stainless steel look, but I think the Movado Esperanza is subtly classy and not big and bulky looking piece of crap like those big ass sports watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I will say that Hugh One's caution about buying a watch in Switzerland is reasonable. While I was looking at watches I would often compare the price they were selling for in the US vs what they cost over here and it was often significantly cheaper in the US. It just so happened that on the watch I ended up buying I got a good deal over here. our weak dollar at work for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 our weak dollar at work for us? doubtful, because the swiss manufacturer has to get paid in euros or whatever, if anything the weak dollar is going to lead to HIGHER prices on imports coming into this country. if they actually cost more there, could be a tax thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love the Movado Esperanzas... I am not a big fan of the stainless steel look, but I think the Movado Esperanza is subtly classy and not big and bulky looking piece of crap like those big ass sports watches. Looks like ladies watches to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I used to go through a watch every 3 to 6 months. I'm very hard on them. About 11 years ago I got a Seiko very similar to this. It lasted about 5 years or so. After it finally went belly up I bought this Tag. I've had it for about 6 years or so now. I really like it as I can wear it working in the yard, in the pool, lake or ocean, or to a board meeting. I have a Rolex that was given to me, and it is a piece of crap. Rolex's are nice looking, but they just don't keep time well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) i got mine a while ago...... the savings plus the VAT meant a $1,300 watch for about $830 in interlaken. There will always be exceptions, but the Swiss pricing on exports is very favorable. The current exchange rate makes it better, but in general Swiss watches were always more expensive in Switzerland than anywhere else. Edited January 29, 2008 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love the Movado Esperanzas... I am not a big fan of the stainless steel look, but I think the Movado Esperanza is subtly classy and not big and bulky looking piece of crap like those big ass sports watches. Looks like the watch I bought my wife....seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 but in general, everything is more expensive in Switzerland than anywhere else. fixed for accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 fixed for accuracy Too true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 There will always be exceptions, but the Swiss pricing on exports is very favorable. The current exchange rate makes it better, but in general Swiss watches were always more expensive in Switzerland than anywhere else. Geneva is most expensive place i have ever seen many of the taxi's are mercedes needed an umbrella , cheapest one they had in hotel gift shop was over 45 usd ..suffice to say my suit got wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) I am VERY rough on watches, even dress watches. Which is why I go with a Seiko or Timex for everyday use. I abuse them and they never stop working. Had a Tag when I dated a gal that was in the biz. It would stop from time to time for no reason. Same with Movado. Just stops. Have been told it is my body chemistry or something by techs whom couldn't figure why they did, told those people they were crackin' smoke. For middle to higher end I would go Omega. My Omega dress, which is now over 16 years old has not lost a minute. Awesome watch. Edited January 29, 2008 by Hugh B Tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 If you go with a leather band I would highly recommend Corinthian Leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 some nice tissots......we got my wife some when in CH in '99 Did it take her long to recover from the surgery? Been thinking about getting my wife some soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am VERY rough on watches, even dress watches. Which is why I go with a Seiko or Timex for everyday use. I abuse them and they never stop working. Had a Tag when I dated a gal that was in the biz. It would stop from time to time for no reason. Same with Movado. Just stops. Have been told it is my body chemistry or something by techs whom couldn't figure why they did, told those people they were crackin' smoke. For middle to higher end I would go Omega. My Omega dress, which is now over 16 years old has not lost a minute. Awesome watch. I love my TAG and have never had one single problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My knock off Omega from China works perfectly and have never had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am VERY rough on watches, even dress watches. Which is why I go with a Seiko or Timex for everyday use. I abuse them and they never stop working. Had a Tag when I dated a gal that was in the biz. It would stop from time to time for no reason. Same with Movado. Just stops. Have been told it is my body chemistry or something by techs whom couldn't figure why they did, told those people they were crackin' smoke. For middle to higher end I would go Omega. My Omega dress, which is now over 16 years old has not lost a minute. Awesome watch. I had a problem with my Tag for a while. It is a kinetic watch, and if I sit too long on the computer it would stop. I bought a kinetic watch winder, put it in there during the night, and all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I had a problem with my Tag for a while. It is a kinetic watch, and if I sit too long on the computer it would stop. I bought a kinetic watch winder, put it in there during the night, and all is good. During football season on Sundays it's not uncommon for this to happen to my watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Did it take her long to recover from the surgery? Been thinking about getting my wife some soon. we got the wife a tissot and one of my tags in 99. i bet you are wanting to get your wife some...how old is baby #2 now? Edited January 29, 2008 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclones Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I used to go through a watch every 3 to 6 months. I'm very hard on them. About 11 years ago I got a Seiko very similar to this. It lasted about 5 years or so. After it finally went belly up I bought this Tag. I've had it for about 6 years or so now. I really like it as I can wear it working in the yard, in the pool, lake or ocean, or to a board meeting. I have a Rolex that was given to me, and it is a piece of crap. Rolex's are nice looking, but they just don't keep time well. My Explorer loses about 2-2.5 seconds a month against the military clock. I can live with this considering I can dump the watch any time for more than I paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 ...how old is baby #2 now? Just over 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Just over 2 months You scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Only short stubby guys with chubby, hairy forearms should wear a watch. Puddy, looks like a watch is meant for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Couple more questions. Would you always buy from an authorized dealer? Most online dealers are not authorized for TAG apparently. The only brick & mortar store in my area (Fred Meyer) has the TAG Carrera for $1,525.00 + tax = $1,617. Can get it online from seemingly good yet unauthorized dealers for $1,300 out the door. The Movado I liked and linked to in my first post is $722 at Fred Meyer and right now is $494 at Overstock.com. Also, Fred Meyer offered a warranty (TAG has a 2-year that covers the movement) for cosmetic things for an additional $130 for 3 years. Anyone recommend that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) Couple more questions. Would you always buy from an authorized dealer? Most online dealers are not authorized for TAG apparently. The only brick & mortar store in my area (Fred Meyer) has the TAG Carrera for $1,525.00 + tax = $1,617. Can get it online from seemingly good yet unauthorized dealers for $1,300 out the door. The Movado I liked and linked to in my first post is $722 at Fred Meyer and right now is $494 at Overstock.com. Also, Fred Meyer offered a warranty (TAG has a 2-year that covers the movement) for cosmetic things for an additional $130 for 3 years. Anyone recommend that? Good questions. Would the TAG warranty be void if you don't buy from an authorized dealer? What would the "cosmetic things" cover at Fred Meyer? E2A: I've had a Movado (some time ago) and I wasn't all too impressed. Edited February 10, 2008 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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