Email-only StarBuy code to get a limited Oris watch for a $600 off RRP
Specs:
Movement: Oris Calibre 752 (Based on Selitta SW220-1)
Case Diameter: 44mm (ideal for 7 to 8.5 inch wrists)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Green Dial
Limited Edition
Special Caseback
38 Hour Power Reserve
Domed Sapphire Crystal
Textile Strap, Folding Clasp
Limited to 750 pieces, comes with a travel pouch
thts y "HURRY, RUNNING LOW ON STOCK" :-)
nuttapillar is now scalping them listing online for $4k each, that's like many monies
They start selling Oris?
since middle of last month
cheap
Nah , apple watch is way too complicated for Borat
and watch them become obsolete after a few years while the Oris ticks on lol
hahaha how come you compare Apple watch with Oris … the Apple Watch will be outdated next year but it is not the case for Oris …
This watch is listed in Fashion and Apparel.
You can't compare apples and Oris's
No, actually you can but it would like comparing apples to oranges
\swoosh
@4agte: It's r/whoosh, and no the joke didn't go over my head.
My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.
All my $4000+ watches have either gone up in used value or held it. Whilst value of cash is falling (rapped inflation) my watches, which I enjoy wearing, are holding up strong.
Watches are a good way to enjoy a hobby and know you can get most, more or all of your money back if needed.
I recently started getting into watches and this comment made me feel a whole lot better about it
I agree
Although oris's are a bit more prone to depreciation than the others due to the discounting that goes on.
But my tag is holding up.
Will be a seamaster next
Highly recommend the Seamaster. I have the older one and the new Seamaster Planet Ocean, my all time favourite watch
It tells the time like a $5 watch.
The only value in this is the high price tag. The conspicuous consumption. The peacock's tail.
If it is discounted, it is not a bargain but destroys the only thing it had of value.
And be honest: nobody really is impressed.
The only value in this is the high price tag. The conspicuous consumption. The peacock's tail.
Nope.
You're paying for timekeeping accuracy and craftsmanship.
It tells the time like a $5 watch.
Enjoy your inaccurate plastic $5 watch…
You're paying for timekeeping accuracy
My $100 watch has a GPS receiver for atomic-clock accuracy. Does this?
No. But you don’t need to change the battery with this.
How accurate is your $100 watch when the battery runs flat?
@Eeples: I don't have to change the battery on my citizen eco drive, way cheaper than this! But then again, if I had the money I'd probably buy a Patek Phillipe just because I could.
@spacemannn: some people buy theses types of watches because they appreciate the engineering, some people like the looks, the question is is this watch a deal based on normal prices rather than is it the cheapest way to tell the time.
1/2 price omega or rolex would would get an interesting reception on ozbargain bargain.
@spacemannn: You have to replace the capacitor on the citizen eco every 6 years or so, which is expensive
@Eeples: There are watches with solar charging as well as atomic time keeping. That is if you prefer function over form, though.
@jack0: My Euro Ti Citizen Nighthawk blue on white dial is a very nice looking watch. Light and functional and a daily 24/7 driver.
And relatively rare and appreciating too since it went out of production 15 years ago.
And it has solar and atomic clock sync (but the atomic is in Germany so doesnt work here).
So you can get both if you want.
But if you want a peacocks tail then it has to be an expensive heavy basic mechanical Swiss watch, the more expensive the better. And you probably wont be wearing it 24/7 either.
https://www.watchuseek.com/attachments/img_1118-1-jpg.718465…
I don’t think this watch is particularly accurate.
Unless you have a link ?
I’m a Bulova Precisionist fan-boy, btw.
EDIT: I may have replied to the wrong person.
Same concept as jewellery because that's what it essentially is. The value isn't in its utility.
Thats what I'm saying. The value is in the expense. Nobody would want a diamond ring if the stones cost $1.
A cheap diamond is worthless.
Lowering the price lowers the value. Such a product cannot by its nature be a bargain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good
Like that? Yeah but at the same time a lot of engineering does go into the watch. The input costs are high in terms of labour and machinery required to make the things. But then it only performs the same function as a 5 buck watch. Shrug!
Anyway, I like watches.
@gakko: Sorry about the $5 hyperbole. I just mean that telling the time costs $5, and the rest is the pretty case. Nobody wants a $5 watch.
But $2700!!?
44mm :(
I hate that I have small wrists. :(
Standard discount for an Oris. 25% off is a minimum for this brand from an AD. I get mine at 30% off no questions asked.
Do you just ask for a discount from the salesperson?
Yeah oris, rado and tag unfortunately do have 25% off time to time which does devalue some of them. As long as you buy them on sale you shouldnt get hit too much.
Rolex dont, hence why they keep the value
sellita sw200 is nothing special
the only saving grace of this watch is that they're only making 750
Thats an expensive piece just to tell the time 😷
it is a status symbol.
A Rolex is a status symbol. Nobody but watch nerds would know this from a Casio.
ok.
Rolex? It's like the bmw/merc nowadays, too common.
Patek Pilippe? Audemars Piguet?
No.. Rolex is a marketing symbol.
I personally have zero interest or desire for a Rolex. But I certainly wouldn't be paying $2500 on an Oris either…
You don't buy mechanical watches to tell the time 😂
pretty sure i under appreciate the quality and worksmanship behind the watch. but OMG that price tag. still, it is one damn fine looking watch
you don't want to know what some Swiss watches go for. i went onto vacheron constantin's site once ….
…. makes op's timepiece at $2K seem like a 5c coin =O
Boy, I had never heard that name before. How many luxury watchmakers are there in Switzerland 🤔? Checked out the website and almost fainted! I will go back to admiring my Naviforce that I bought from one of the Ozb deals a few years ago 😋
neither had i…just got into watches this year. VC are the oldest Swiss watchmaker. . saw this amazing VC watch with blue dial (probably the Overseas?) posted on reddit and fell in love.
most i've ever spent on a watch so far was $299 (both Seiko Prospex SRPC31J and Citizen Promaster Titanium BN0200-81E), and that's only after discounts. so goes without saying, i'm into the cheaper stuff as well. there's nothing quite like a hidden gem off ali express
I'd get it if i didnt have small wrists.
Must be a price error…
and in all likelihood you'd be able to haggle it down a bit further at a jeweller
$26.99?
Stupid size :(
Pilot watches are traditionally large. However it would likely be too large for me. 42mm is about the maximum I can pull off comfortably on a pilot watch
the size of the pilot watch is one of the appeals.
Wow ,it comes with 2 year warranty ( with option to extend)…
Bit disappointing. Lots of watch houses have moved to 5 years
That's what I meant, looking at price I thought it would have life time warranty…
Don't know of any mechanical watch that has lifetime. I bought an Omega for a millstone birthday - 5 year warranty. Even Rolex is not lifetime.
Do people who get these watches even need ozb?
one could argue that ozbargain is how they manage to save enough to get a $2k watch.
And 60k+ Tesla with triple digits upvotes? Dont think price point is relevant.
i agree. a bargain is getting a product/service for less than its regular price.
Saving money on ozb helps me afford more watches :-)
A bargain is a bargain regardless of the where an item is positioned in the market.
Doesn’t look like a $2699 watch to my eyes tbh
Username checks out
Look up Jomashop or Ashford for better pricing with a caveat that the warranty is from them. Have bought a couple of Oris, Longines and Ball watches and so far they all have been genuine and working fine!
combat ready pilots watch
I can't even find a sarcastic comment for this
Perfect for the honourable Peter Dutton…
“…the Oris Big Crown ProPilot TLP Limited Edition is dressed in an anti-glare gun metal grey PVD coating so there is no chance of distraction while flying.”
Ah yes, that’s what I was worried about. Thanks OP, bought 5.
Lol
Bought a Mido watch at 50% off recently, very impressed.
https://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/brands/Mido?s=p…
Bought a Milo watch recently that was an even better deal ;)
All watches show time but some watches show your time.
For these "automatic" watches - how much is servicing and how often do they need to be serviced???
Generally every 5-10 years, but realistically only when you notice accuracy is out of spec (can be 20 years for some)
Price depends on the movement. A basic modified ETA /sellita movement like this one wouldn't cost more than 500.
This is just a flashy Timex Expedition Scout ($116) https://www.amazon.com.au/Timex-Mens-Expedition-Scout-Watch/…
Another way to look at it is: the Timex Expedition Scout is a cheap knock off of an Oris Big Crown ProPilot TLP Limited Edition. :-)
If you mean flashy in that it is automatic, looks to be a more aesthetically pleasing design, made with greater precision from superior materials, then yes it is.
been waiting for a price drop, finally, can starve for the next week
You're making a joke that it's overpriced but apparently you spend $2k on a week's worth of food??
Grange, Cristal, wagyu, lobster, I think you do well keeping your food budget under $2000, how much do other people spend ?
Might need to see a neurosurgeon or take Units 1/2 of English again. So if I spend $2,600 on this watch, what money LEFT would I have to buy for food? Get it? Need more help? Let me know. Happy to walk you through comprehension.
Bro chill, it's not that deep 😂
Since you went there though, you specified one week of starving. Turn your brain on.
Looks like an 80$ seiko
lol, i'd prefer an SNK805.
Oris looks nicer but at least the Seiko shows the damn movement.. wtf oris
Cheers, I'll take 5 thanks.