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Chelsea Automatic Diver Watch $595 Delivered (Save 25%) + Free Vintage Style Mesh Band (Worth $60) @ Melbourne Watch Company

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Chelsea Automatic Diver Watch $595 Delivered (Save 25%) + Free Vintage Style Mesh Band (Worth $60) @ Melbourne Watch Company
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Associatedsujaink on 29/01/2022 - 12:20 melbournewatch.com.au (868 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2022 - 13:24 by 1 other user

Save 25% on regular pricing on the Chelsea Automatic collection, plus receive a FREE Vintage Style Mesh Band.

To recieve the Free Vintage Style Mesh Band, you must add both a Chelsea watch plus the 20mm Steel Mesh Band to your cart (both are included in the Chelsea collection page per the link provided).

This will reduce the price of the band to zero.

The Chelsea Automatic collection features quick release pins on the bracelet, so you can swap to the mesh band without requiring tools.

All orders include Free Express Shipping.

Offer ends 5th Feb 2022.

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  • qvinto on 29/01/2022 - 12:32

    Where are these watches manufactured?

    • greatlamp on 29/01/2022 - 12:49
      +4

      At the steeldive factory. Best of luck to them, but these aren't for ozbargain

      • tonyjzx on 29/01/2022 - 13:08

        lol brutal

        may as well buy a genuine Steel Dive

      • qvinto on 29/01/2022 - 16:04

        May as well just buy some of the quality Chinese watches like Pagani Design, San Martin etc

        • pennypacker on 29/01/2022 - 19:20
          +2

          On what basis are you equating this watch with Chinese watches?

          • qvinto on 30/01/2022 - 07:34

            @pennypacker: The fact that they are made in the same or similar factories

            • pennypacker on 30/01/2022 - 09:43

              @qvinto: How is that when the MWC uses Swiss or Japanese movements, with assembly in Melbourne?

              I'm finding the above discussion about the "Steeldive factory" quite dishonest.

              • qvinto on 30/01/2022 - 12:20

                @pennypacker: Well it seems the primary manufacturing and machining of the housings is done in the chinese factory where final assembly is completed also using japanese movements. I don't think the final minor assembly is the critical part of the manufacturing process and it is not significant that it is completed in Melbourne. As such why pay a premium for a MWC watch when the chinese watch is equivalent in a lot of ways?

                Anyway, the watch market is an irrational fashion market anyway where the price is not really tied to the manufacturing cost of the watch so just buy whatever makes you feel good. The premium watch manufacturers are basically better at conning people into spending ridiculous money on shiny trinkets by artificially creating a limited supply, exclusivity, status signalling. It is like premium handbags or shoes for women

      • qvinto on 29/01/2022 - 16:03

        Final assembly is not the same as component manufacture and is much simpler and less resource intensive

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/01/2022 - 12:56
    +1

    Price in title

  • Drakesy on 29/01/2022 - 13:02
    +1

    I feel this is more advertising
    Not really a bargain when it's japanese/swiss sourced movements with the watch 'assembled in australia'

    • pennypacker on 29/01/2022 - 13:42
      +3

      Where would you prefer the movements are sourced from, and where would you prefer them to be assembled?

      Plenty of (most?) microbrands don't make in-house movements.

      • Drakesy on 29/01/2022 - 13:50
        +1

        I'm just saying this is like many of the other microbrands
        Yes they're OK watches
        But the reason why you pay what you pay for watches is
        1) heritage
        2) looks
        3) movement
        4) quality

        Known Watch brands dont need to discount, if a watch brand can only move watches by discounting you know there's something not right

        Seiko use great movements and dont get pretentious about their pricing even though they've been around for years

        Watches as much as they provide a function command the price they do because of the prestige attached to the brand
        Unfortunately this is where melbourne watch company falls short and with no unique point of difference I struggle to see how they charge the RRP's that they do

        Resale value of these would be extremely low

        • Laziofogna on 29/01/2022 - 14:43

          Don't forget quality control.

        • pennypacker on 29/01/2022 - 15:15

          Don't project your motivations onto others. Hertiage, for example. This obviously is not a motivator for all as otherwise microbrands wouldn't exist and no-one would ever start a new watch company.

        • ilikeit on 29/01/2022 - 15:22
          +1

          I agree with some of your points, I usually consider some other factors.

          If the watch has any parts that are custom and not a catalogue part, the cost is significantly higher. From what I have seen, MWC use some custom parts across their range. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a Japanese NH movement, which run perfectly fine and I can replace myself. However, the Miyota 9015 is a fantastic movement and is often held in similar regard as an entry-level ETA/Sellita. I would definitely prefer the Miyota over the unproven Chinese PT5000. The beauty of the Miyota and ETA is that they are very thin which can translate into a thin watch. But, you pay for the privilege. Thickness is an issue with Aliexpress watches and affordable Seikos because of the movement and inferior design. This watch is just 12.5mm, which is impressive.

          The people that run microbrands are passionate and keen enthusiasts before they start their watch company. The owner of MWC has been in the industry for a long time and I've never heard of quality issues. For a micro, I would rather the watch is built in Australia instead of being churned out in a Chinese factory. Being an Australian company will give you access to customer support and a real warranty, not a pretend Chinese one.

          If a brand is very old, has heritage or has amazing early success (e.g. Halios) you'll pay more. Sometimes I don't want to pay more, so I can get a micro or Chinese homage brand. If a brand has heritage you usually get better resale. I do take that into consideration. But I also buy some as keepers. You would take it hit on this watch if you flipped it.

          Finally, the cost of parts and manufacturing in the industry has increased a lot. Have you seen the price of higher specced watched on Aliexpress or WUS lately? I'm not sure about your opinion on Seiko not being pretentious. Their QC is horrendous, even in their $2k watches.

        • Jasonissm on 29/01/2022 - 16:17

          Not true, Seiko have been raising prices and lowering quality for years now.

        • Jenny Death on 29/01/2022 - 16:18
          +4

          Imagine paying for "heritage". Bro you're falling for marketing, this is the most ridiculous reason to buy anything.

          • Drakesy on 29/01/2022 - 16:50
            +1

            @Jenny Death: The whole world of watches is marketing
            Leta be honest with phones no one actually needs a watch anymore

          • ShoeyAU on 30/01/2022 - 08:08

            @Jenny Death: Isn't that the entire arts & antique market? What separates the Mona Lisa the from a print?

            • Jenny Death on 30/01/2022 - 08:23

              @ShoeyAU: I'm not sure I follow your analogy.

              • ShoeyAU on 30/01/2022 - 22:13

                @Jenny Death: As in, the value of a piece of art or antique is entirely in its heritage and a valid reason for buying it. It has almost no functional value, and it can be cloned - so what else are you paying for in an original art/antique but its heritage?

                • Jenny Death on 30/01/2022 - 22:39
                  +1

                  @ShoeyAU: I would say a poster is more akin to a low quality fake rather than an original production run. The purpose of art (when not being used for money laundering) is aesthetic first, would you agree? Of course if a painting has history to it, such as the case of Mona Lisa being stolen do many times and what not of course it's a true historical piece, just as would be the omega buzz light-year wore to mars. But of the other omegas, they haven't been to the moon, they're just similar to the watches that went to the moon. I suppose it would be as if da Vinci continued to make 20,000 Mona Lisa per year for the next 500 years. Sure the original would be valuable but that shouldn't affect the others (except perhaps the isleworth).

        • Skullytor on 29/01/2022 - 16:23

          To be fair, Omega, one of the biggest names in the luxury watch market, has seen massive discounts. Not on their official boutiques, but at Authorised dealers.

          • ilikeit on 29/01/2022 - 17:25

            @Skullytor: Exactly. They are not as forthcoming at the moment but just ask for 15% off.

    • Laziofogna on 29/01/2022 - 14:42
      +2

      This place is now just for selling anything, 1% bargains.

  • WatchNerd on 29/01/2022 - 13:07
    +4

    For those that want an auto dive watch with sapphire crystal I would recommend the Steeldive SD1970.
    Old post here.

    • Edamamme on 29/01/2022 - 13:33
      +2

      I trust WatchNerd posts & WatchNerd posts only!

    • pennypacker on 29/01/2022 - 14:44
      +1

      Come on @WatchNerd, I have to disagree with you there. In no way is a Steeldive comparable to a MWC. Here's an in-depth review of the Chelsea. and it's got plenty going for it. The detail, 9 series Miyota, the dial, sapphire crystal and bezel, lume on bezel, Australian company, local workshop, away from the mainstream, and value.

      If I was looking for another watch, a MWC would be on the shortlist.

      See also;
      https://timeandtidewatches.com/hands-on-the-melbourne-watch-…

      • WatchNerd on 29/01/2022 - 15:34
        +4

        The Steeldive has got plenty going for it too. You mentioned lume on bezel & sapphire crystal as though it was something this had over the Steeldive, but it has those - LUME WARS - Episode 6!

        The Steeldive is just better value for money which is why I mentioned it. Most people here aren't looking for watches in the $600 price range which the Rep failed to mention (post was edited by a mod).

  • Laziofogna on 29/01/2022 - 14:39

    No crown guards says a lot.

    • ilikeit on 29/01/2022 - 15:10
      +1

      I prefer the no crown guard look. It's a design choice.

    • mudkipz on 29/01/2022 - 15:19
      +2

      Just curious what you mean by this? Is not having crown guards an issue?
      There's lots of dive watches out there without crown guards.

      • Laziofogna on 29/01/2022 - 16:43

        https://www.fratellowatches.com/crown-guards-watches-pencils…. Not sure we are talking about the same thing.

        • ilikeit on 29/01/2022 - 17:39
          +2

          Have you ever known someone who has had an issue with a screw down crown or stem because their watch was without crown guards? Excluding people who use their watches when on the tools. I have never heard of it or read about it on a watch forum in my life. Over 50% of my dive watches have no crown guard.

        • mudkipz on 29/01/2022 - 18:59

          Yeh, I was referring to that as well, with regards to crown guards.
          As well as the practicality, I do think it's a personal preference as well.
          The Tudor Black Bay, for example, doesn't have crown guards, but looks great imo.
          It's up to you, I guess.

  • seraphim64 on 29/01/2022 - 16:29
    +1

    600$ bucks seems a bit steep compared to some of the seiko ones

  • Dream-cast on 29/01/2022 - 22:34

    To be fair its a very pretty design. I like the white one.

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