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gareth12121 · 07-11-2019 12:42am #1

Hi all just looking for opinions, was thinking of purchasing this watch. Do you think it represents good value at this price. I like the look of it and just want to be sure im also getting value for money.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Edox-Les-Vauberts-Mens-Moonphase-Quartz-Watch-40101-3C-NIN/283507145289?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

run_Forrest_run · 07-11-2019 9:45am

After a bit of Googling they were bought by Swatch in the 70's, the brand disappeared for a while and are trying to make a comeback now.
My initial reaction was I like it, price seems decent too, especially with a moon phase thrown in. Would make a nice dress watch, slim profile under the cuff etc.

Maybe others more knowledgeable will correct me but if it's owned by Swatch then perhaps it isn't too bad. Some online comments seem to mention Tissot in the same sentence but I can't find a similar Tissot at that price point in a new or unused condition.

gareth12121 · 07-11-2019 2:12pm

Thanks for the reply run_Forrest_run, was just what i was looking for. Dress watch is the style i was going for. Was looking for opinions on quality and mechanics of this watch as would be clueless in this area.

other 2 watches i was considering were

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Edox-Les-Bemonts-Mens-Perpetual-Calendar-Watch-01602-3-AIN/233193688189

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Tissot-Mens-T0354461605100-Couturier-Analog-Display-Swiss-Quartz-Black-Watch/283603935544

i like all 3 but getting it hard to decide and to pull the trigger on one.

run_Forrest_run · 07-11-2019 4:08pm

gareth12121 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply run_Forrest_run, was just what i was looking for. Dress watch is the style i was going for. Was looking for opinions on quality and mechanics of this watch as would be clueless in this area.

other 2 watches i was considering were

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Edox-Les-Bemonts-Mens-Perpetual-Calendar-Watch-01602-3-AIN/233193688189

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Tissot-Mens-T0354461605100-Couturier-Analog-Display-Swiss-Quartz-Black-Watch/283603935544

i like all 3 but getting it hard to decide and to pull the trigger on one.

two nice and quite different watches, you're definitely torn

I have a penchant for white dials and along with the perpetual calendar it pips the Tissot for me. I wouldn't be a fan of the analog display on the Tissot, I feel it takes from the classic look of the watch.

Anjobe · 07-11-2019 4:39pm

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

After a bit of Googling they were bought by Swatch in the 70's, the brand disappeared for a while and are trying to make a comeback now.
My initial reaction was I like it, price seems decent too, especially with a moon phase thrown in. Would make a nice dress watch, slim profile under the cuff etc.

Maybe others more knowledgeable will correct me but if it's owned by Swatch then perhaps it isn't too bad. Some online comments seem to mention Tissot in the same sentence but I can't find a similar Tissot at that price point in a new or unused condition.

Edox were affiliated with the General Watch Co (a watch brand holding subsidiary of ASUAG) but were sold off in 1983 before ASUAG and SSIH (Omega and Tissot) merged to become Swatch. They are are now a privately owned brand with a history of continuous production since they were founded in 1884. They are probably best known in recent years as the timing partner for the World Rally Championship.

blindsider · 07-11-2019 7:21pm

Just a reminder that you will pay customs charges.

The first one is quite nice....

Cienciano · 07-11-2019 10:06pm

gareth12121 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply run_Forrest_run, was just what i was looking for. Dress watch is the style i was going for. Was looking for opinions on quality and mechanics of this watch as would be clueless in this area.

other 2 watches i was considering were

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Edox-Les-Bemonts-Mens-Perpetual-Calendar-Watch-01602-3-AIN/233193688189

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Tissot-Mens-T0354461605100-Couturier-Analog-Display-Swiss-Quartz-Black-Watch/283603935544

i like all 3 but getting it hard to decide and to pull the trigger on one.

I actually like the Tissot more

gareth12121 · 07-11-2019 11:49pm

Hi all, so was leaning towards the tissot, but not altogether happy with the digital date. Had another look around and found this one which looked to be a bargain, pulled the trigger and am happy enough with the purchase. I will update on condition etc when it arrives but from photos it looks to be in mint condition.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/143434980477?ul_noapp=true

run_Forrest_run · 08-11-2019 9:23am

nice purchase, and seller has 100% rating so that's good.

new watch

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