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Nomos Ahoi Sport Watches Compared
sponsored postOne of our first posts on the Topper Jewelers blog about Nomos Glashutte was about their Metro watch model. ?One of the reasons that I liked writing about this piece, was that in describing how its design deviated from other Nomos watches, I felt that it helped me understand the core Nomos aesthetic. I feel similarly when I look at their "dive watches,"the Ahoi collection.?While the Nomos Ahoi have sporty features not found on their more traditional formal pieces, they integrate many of the traditional Nomos design aspects.Before I get into the watch itself, the Ahoi series provides an opportunity to talk about Nomos' naming conventions which are a little different than most of the brands that we sell.?Nomos uses names similarly to when when a singer puts out an album which has the same name as one of the singles. Ahoi both refers to the series as a whole and also to the silver-gray colored non-date model ($4,060). ?Atlantik refers to watches that feature the dark blue/bl
Buying "Decoded" Watches Avoids Authorized Watch Dealer Prices; Involves Some Risk
The watch buying landscape is relatively interesting as retail industries go. Most interesting or rare watches fall within the “luxury item” group given their pricing. A distinct feature of this group involves a good deal of efforts to keep prices high. High prices don’t necessarily just mean high profits for the retailer. A psychological effect to the consumer of keeping prices high is to elevate the status of a product, given the existence of a suitable market willing to pay for high status goods that is. In this arena, watches that are priced higher have the illusion of more prestige, rarity, and class. While often times you get what you pay for, the price of a watch is not always going to be commensurate with ownership experience or overall satisfaction. The truth is that watch pricing is a game, and a game that watch companies fight to win.The concept of an authorized dealer is simple. You cannot sell a watch unless the manufacturer authorizes you to do so. They