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10 March 2020, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Cheap tourbillon any good
I got an add for Legacy watch company’s Tourbillon and decided to check it out.
Here is the link: https://www.legacywatchcorporation.com/ From the photos I like the watch, but the marketing really turns me off. Every brand associates themselves with a particular image, but these guys go over the top. It sounds like a sales pitch for some scammy product or get rich quick scheme. That being said, if anyone had any familiarity with these watches, and gave a good review I figured I might be able to look beyond the questionable marketing materials. I have been considering the Seagull tourbillon for a while, which I can’t find reviews on. Even if you aren’t familiar with the brand, you might get a kick out of how thickly they lay it on. They pretty much imply that wearing a tourbillon will instantly make you more successful, richer, more likable, and more attractive. |
10 March 2020, 12:45 PM | #2 |
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You aren’t kidding. The first line on their page says it all - “If they think you’re wearing a $100k watch, why correct them?”
Their sales process is a bit weird. They sell you the watch for a total of $1997 but include an appraisal showing the value as more than $11,000. My guess is it’s a watch worth a couple hundred dollars and they’re using the “buy now or you’ll miss out” angle to get people to overpay. I still don’t know how they can get away with that appraisal though. There was a thread not long ago about these cheap tourbillons. Chinese made, keep horrible time, probably not reliable long term. This all seems very questionable to me. |
10 March 2020, 01:11 PM | #3 |
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It has been discussed before on this forum. These are Chinese tourbillon cost less than 300$
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Here you go Tourbillon for $1499? Looks too good to be true https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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10 March 2020, 10:23 PM | #6 |
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Thanks - I guess I am getting the answer I should have expected, but in my wishful thinking was hoping was not the case.
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10 March 2020, 10:50 PM | #7 |
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So there is no german component in the manufacturing process?
It’s Glashutte in PROC and not Glashütte I/SA? |
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Do they come with a bottle of penis enlargement pills as well?
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11 March 2020, 05:08 AM | #9 |
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Look at the engraving on the back. Even a $200 watch has better finishing.
It's not even centred properly, and look at the T in stainless, was it done free hand? I suspect this retailer doesn't have the money to actually make an order, so the $197 initial payment covers the watch (and probably the manufacturer's profit), the rest is just free money for them if anyone falls for that awful advert. |
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I saw this ad as well. The only reason I clicked on it was because they use the name Glashutte. This is misleading.
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18 March 2020, 12:44 AM | #11 |
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lol, come on.
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What gets me is if you are in a room with 5 other gents who know what a tourbillion is, they will immediately recognize this is for what it is: junk.
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The inspiration, i guess. Even the model name. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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