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On Ariel's Watch: Don't Spend Above Retail Price When Buying A Watch
As a watch consumer, I have become increasingly concerned about the state of “free market pricing” that I’ve observed all around me. Over the last few days alone, I have had at least five conversations with people who expressed to me something between awe and frustration at seeing a listed price for a popular timepiece way above the MSRP (in some instances double the retail price). None of these people seemed particularly enthused by this nor is there much expressed enthusiasm about buying these otherwise desirable watches at this price point. This isn’t the first time I have written about this issue, and this article is meant as a direct appeal to fellow consumers about what I feel is the wisest thing to do about it - just don’t buy watches for above the retail price.For those of you interested in the background of this issue and why particular modern (including totally brand new) watches are being listed at above retail price, please read my article on w
Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph Watch Hands-On
The most impressive new Maurice Lacriox watch this year is easily the Pontos S Diver. I think Maurice Lacriox eventually dropped the “Diver” part of the name. Who knows why – I am still going to call it the “Diver.” I first discussed the Pontos S when debuting it to the world here. Now with a hands-on look at the final versions I can once again say “I like it.”It is interesting to understand why I like the Pontos S. There is nothing extremely innovative or fancy about this diver. It is a very unremarkable watch on paper given all the other watches that have the exact same features. What it does have is a clever design which mixes “familiar” with “I haven’t seen it done like that before.” It has the right mixture of colors for flair, options for choice, and legibility for daily wear. It is normal enough to be welcome to most people, with just enough excitement to fend off boredom. Wow, that is so super Swiss.