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    Anjobe
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    They are currently on Watch Shop for £349 (€501), and the cheapest I could see on Amazon was £228 (€327).

    Personally, I really don't like Roman numerals on watches, but if you like it I'd go for it, it's a pretty good deal.


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,920 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Anjobe wrote: »
    They are currently on Watch Shop for £349 (€501), and the cheapest I could see on Amazon was £228 (€327).

    Personally, I really don't like Roman numerals on watches, but if you like it I'd go for it, it's a pretty good deal.
    Cheers Anjobe, I know it's personal taste and all that. My primary concern is the whole is it real or fake thing. It's a very popular brand for the dreaded counterfeit.


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    893bet
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    There are always loads of that brand on adverts.


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,920 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Just off the phone with Groupon. Asked them who the source is. They said its ILoveWatch. Anyone care to input on the legitimacy (or not) of this crowd ?

    The usual adage of 'if is appears too good to be true......' is ringing in my ears. :o


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    blindsider
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    Dodzy - if you like it, then go for it. Watches are completely a personal choice.

    You asked for opinions, so here's mine:

    You're paying for the brand. The movement is unlikely to be especially good - cheap Japanese or Chinese. If anything goes wrong, you'll find it hard to get it repaired.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watch-Seiko-Sport-Chrono-SPC151P1/dp/B00SJVBSGW/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1437139600&sr=8-23&keywords=seiko+chrono

    Similar watch - cheaper...get it delivered via ParcelMotel....and it's a Seiko. This will last for years, and if needed, will be easy enough to repair.

    If you want the ARMANI brand on your wrist, then go for the Armani - if you want a decent watch that looks like that, consider the Seiko, or keep shopping.

    I realise that this is a bit narrow-minded, but my view is that Seiko don't make jeans, why do Armani make watches? It's all about the brand.

    Hope you enjoy whatever you buy.


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    lizzyman
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    Several jewellers near me have these in the window and I see quite a few people around wearing them. I find the branding looks a bit tacky to my eyes but then again I'm not a huge fan of designer brand labels anyway.

    The Seiko SNZG17K1 has a similar gun metal finish, comes from a respected watch making firm and has an automatic movement vs quartz. Lot cheaper too and you get to avoid the sinking feeling that you've spent €250 on the ARMANI brand label and a tenner on the actual watch.

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