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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 9:55pm On Jun 28
grandstar:


If you want to buy original, go to any Shoprite hosted shopping mall.


Baba... I know about it oo, the problem is the price. Man no get money for expensive wrist watche now.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 9:56pm On Jun 28
MICHEALADEX:


Like 300k

Chai...
I will get there grin
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 9:57pm On Jun 28
fadilaMaikiriki:
U have one for sale. Durable. The glass doesn't break or crack even if it falls down or you use a knife or sharp objects on it, it doesn't break/crack, it remains the way it is.

How much? Snapp and send the pictures for me.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 9:58pm On Jun 28
Amah70:


You no get mobile phone?

I love seeing something on my wrist. Preferably, "watch". Not a fan of bangles.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Starz825(m): 10:04pm On Jun 28
Hezzyluv:


You really know about these watches. I love wrist watches but, the ones I have easily get spoiled because I bought them around 7-10k. As I no fit do pass myself, I stopped buying anyone for now till I get money to buy beta one. grin

7-10k U even try....

I dey buy 1k 1.5k grin

My idea be say...i try to buy expensive-looking things for cheap.....wey be say If I rock am....U go dey ask me for the price... though...I don't buy things to show....my purchase decision is mostly based on my instinct that the thing will fit me and I'm mostly right


I have a black wrist watch...it's a led watch....very dark...I mean deep black 🖤....so fine and sophisticated....the first time I wore to work....pple dey ask me aw much i buy...

Sometimes..it's not how much...it's how you rock it ...how befitting it is...

You fit wear 100k wristwatch...make he no be for your hand...and pple will assume it's fake....
And you fit wear fake thing...make pple dey disturb you for the price....

Besides , there is something called ILLUSION...

Some people are so good at it .. in fact they feed from it....

I'm good at it too but I am too real for such

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by vexing(m): 10:06pm On Jun 28
muyico:
some were made from pure diamond or pure gold! non rust! non spoils! durability unlimited
You can never make a watch from pure diamond or pure gold. In fact there is no item in the world that requires beating to shape that is made from pure diamond or gold. You can only cut diamond and put them in jewelries. 24 karat gold is still not pure gold.

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by mixta140: 10:14pm On Jun 28
Sirhush:

I like the part when you say 50years some can even last more than that self. Na why is good to get money for this life so you can always go for original grin nd not fake kiss
So them go come bury person with am...
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 10:17pm On Jun 28
Benwallt:


Just try aboki or Aba made watch, you will know the difference. The way those watch rust will give you BP. Some will fall off your wrist and you won't know until you get home.

Time is crap but a great watch will make it meaningful

It remains me of one I bought, omo.. I dey dance one day for church, na so de something disgrace me fall off my wrist yakata for ground. grin

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by VIKTO83(m): 10:23pm On Jun 28
In 2003 a friend to my dad came back from Switzerland and gifted me Omega wrist watch. I never knew d real value till one day I travelled to Ghana on one of my personal hangouts some bustards accosted me and saw d watch and took if from me.
I hated Ghana from that day till today.
Watches are mot that u will use them to check Jesus will come or will it keep d time of one's death, but d value is investment. People now buy stock in precious stuff.
Another thing is class...it shows class just as u will go to Hilton hotel to buy a bottle of water for 2k and d same bottle is sold in another regular hotel for #150.

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Banbanna(m): 10:26pm On Jun 28
I was scrolling to see if someone could broach the subject of VANITY concerning stuffs like these. And you sure did. Thanks!👍👍👏 .
It's all about showing off and feeling belonged. Nothing more.
People who doesn't know the worth or price tags of these watches, would only see them as just ordinary time tellers. And that's all.
dauntless15:
Vain human adornment nothing more, even if I rich pass Elon musk tomorrow I won't buy all this thier patek and choppard or whatever, I'm obsessed with tech so I'd rather buy smart watches with cool technologies that can actually help my life besides telling time, luxury is good but some kind luxury purchase na stupidity, why would I choose an analog clock over something smart I can interact with? Because it has diamond? Na only time e dey tell, I can buy expensive cars and houses but watch is pointless.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Melonsmasher: 10:30pm On Jun 28
descartes400:
I don't wear wrist watches! The feel of a watch on my wrist is like being handcuffed...I like my wrists free...

I check time with my phone, I really don't find wrist watches important.

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by crossbreedwears(m): 10:34pm On Jun 28
You're very right bro. I onxe bought a watch for 15
to 20 about 14 years ago. Can't really remember the brand and it lasted so long
ruggedtimi:
No 1 is the brand..e.g Rolex, Jacob & co,Patek, AP and RM etc

No 2 The watches are mostly crafted by the best horologist in switzerland

No 3 the watches are made of expensive materials like Gold, platinum, diamond, Sapphire and resin.

No 4 The watches can last longer for years, some for eternity.
No 5 in the u.s you can pawn those watches and still recover atleast half or more of the initial price, so is an investment too.

Na nigeria wey watch dey affordable for as low as 3k. Most are fakes and of low quality.


The average price for a good authentic male watch starts from $50....which is affordable watches like swatch, Casio, Seiko, edifice casio, citizens etc.
But those luxury watches like Omega/rolex from $10k.. up.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Hezzyluv: 10:38pm On Jun 28
Starz825:


7-10k U even try....

I dey buy 1k 1.5k grin

My idea be say...i try to buy expensive-looking things for cheap.....wey be say If I rock am....U go dey ask me for the price... though...I don't buy things to show....my purchase decision is mostly based on my instinct that the thing will fit me and I'm mostly right


I have a black wrist watch...it's a led watch....very dark...I mean deep black 🖤....so fine and sophisticated....the first time I wore to work....pple dey ask me aw much i buy...

Sometimes..it's not how much...it's how you rock it ...how befitting it is...

You fit wear 100k wristwatch...make he no be for your hand...and pple will assume it's fake....
And you fit wear fake thing...make pple dey disturb you for the price....

Besides , there is something called ILLUSION...

Some people are so good at it .. in fact they feed from it....

I'm good at it too but I am too real for such










Lol...

When I was in Lagos, I could go to Oshodi or Asuani market to buy some ben-down select shirts. I will rebrand it by removing the buttons and replacing it with 'swagaliciuos' ones grin

On giving the shirt better ironing wearing it afterwards, some people will ask who dey supply you all these confirmed shirts? They don't know that even the dozen price of the buttons is costlier then the shirt gangan. wink

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by 2RightHands1Coc(m): 10:40pm On Jun 28
Expensive Watches, Art work, Wines are some times used for money Laundering. Some people rather move expensive tiny stones than drugs

Finesse

Eledumare ja mi si
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by dauntless15(m): 10:53pm On Jun 28
Banbanna:
I was scrolling to see if someone could broach the subject of VANITY concerning stuffs like these. And you sure did. Thanks!👍👍👏 .
It's all about showing off and feeling belonged. Nothing more.
People who doesn't know the worth or price tags of these watches, would only see them as just ordinary time tellers. And that's all.
It's the thing with people, most people start liking things because some group of people said it's cool, now they stop thinking about how helpful that stuff would be in their life and only start thinking about being cool too, and it becomes a battle between what's necessary and how to belong, very vain, we go die leave all this things, they'll become outdated, it doesn't even matter, but people won't understand.

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by solacong: 11:15pm On Jun 28
Eriggadune:
They are called classic watch and can be passed down to generations. Imagine you getting one expensive watch with limited edition and then passing it down to your grandson. How valuable it’ll be at that moment. It’s more or less like an investment.

leave this rubbish investment, you will hardly see those who work hard for their money buying these watches apart from celebrity just for show-off

as per we politician, they are thieves
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by gameshare542(m): 11:28pm On Jun 28
They're called time piece from a reason. I once owned a frank muller back in those days. Boy those watches are master piece. They are complex, intricate and exclusive. But what do I know when we have the likes of Gaff, Patek, Bergeut, Chopard. Boy Rolex dy learn nowadays.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by blowjohn(m): 11:57pm On Jun 28
lexy2014:


What is the benefit here?

Awe that what now?


U can stand out from a crowd with an expensive watch.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by HellraiZA: 12:11am On Jun 29
Status symbol and investment purpose,I guess.Some of these extremely expensive watches are ugly as fu*k ,eg Richard Melle,I just don't get the adoration.

I'm more of a TAG heuer and Omega guy..some of the best looking watches ever crafted.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by lexy2014: 12:11am On Jun 29
blowjohn:

U can stand out from a crowd with an expensive watch.

Stand out in what way? Will the watch show a time different from any other person's time?
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by fadilaMaikiriki: 12:38am On Jun 29
Hezzyluv:


How much? Snapp and send the pictures for me.
Alright. The 27 there is date. Yesterday's date.

Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by adams123: 12:46am On Jun 29
Hezzyluv:


You really know about these watches. I love wrist watches but, the ones I have easily get spoiled because I bought them around 7-10k. As I no fit do pass myself, I stopped buying anyone for now till I get money to buy beta one. grin

I repair whrist watch if you don't mind
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by GodHimself: 1:13am On Jun 29
The benefit they provide is status.

An evidence of Conspicuous consumption.

cutecommend:
Please why are some watches expensive? Can they be used to solve other problems aside checking of time? I may have heard of a watch that is connected to BP stuff. Please if you have details on why some watches are expensive, help clarify.

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Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by StreetTyga: 1:27am On Jun 29
All this thing na rubbish...
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by lekonso: 2:18am On Jun 29
I'm sure Dangote won't wear that kind of expensive watch Sanwoolu is wearing. Our politicians' brains need to be examined before allowing them to run for elections.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 2:46am On Jun 29
adecz:
undecided


These are just status symbols worn
by celebrities..

Don't be surprised that Zuckerbergs
watch nor go pass N300k, about 💲200.

Lol. Keep deceiving yourself. Lol.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 2:46am On Jun 29
lekonso:
I'm sure Dangote won't wear that kind of expensive watch Sanwoolu is wearing. Our politicians' brains need to be examined before allowing them to run for elections.

Lol. Keep giving yourself hope.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 2:49am On Jun 29
solacong:


leave this rubbish investment, you will hardly see those who work hard for their money buying these watches apart from celebrity just for show-off

as per we politician, they are thieves

Nothing you guys won’t say to console yourselves. Absolutely nothing.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Sirhush(m): 2:50am On Jun 29
mixta140:

So them go come bury person with am...
If that is what you want why not .

But mind you what ever you do your own will not be the first grin grin grin
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 2:55am On Jun 29
Banbanna:
I was scrolling to see if someone could broach the subject of VANITY concerning stuffs like these. And you sure did. Thanks!👍👍👏 .
It's all about showing off and feeling belonged. Nothing more.
People who doesn't know the worth or price tags of these watches, would only see them as just ordinary time tellers. And that's all.

You’re like someone born blind and has gotten used to life without eyes. Such person will always wonder what’s so special about eyes; I mean they can do most to all the things others can do.

You’re no different. Get the eyes first and then you can determine if it’s overrated or whatever. Not from your position of want; you think you understand why rich people make their decisions.

Funny guy.

If you even knew really rich people personally; you won’t have this opinion about purchases.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 3:03am On Jun 29
vexing:

You can never make a watch from pure diamond or pure gold. In fact there is no item in the world that requires beating to shape that is made from pure diamond or gold. You can only cut diamond and put them in jewelries. 24 karat gold is still not pure gold.

So what is pure gold? What are you saying bro? Metals can be refined till all external alloys and impurities are removed.

24k gold is 100% gold void of any impurities or alloys.

Na you be the first person weh Dey talk this thing since I was a boy.

It’s literally information everywhere.
24k - 100%
18k - 75%

Etc.
Re: Why Are Some Watches Expensive? Do They Provide Other Benefits by Winnin009: 3:09am On Jun 29
PepeXKermit:


Why are some cars soo expensive? Are they not supposed to drive you from point A to B? grin make una stop to dey talk of the things wey una no fit afford..


Omo, leave am to poor man to villiainize what they can’t afford. Same thing they say about luxury cars(no be point A-B, why I go buy that kind motor. Waste of money). But forget that they don’t need cars either; they can trek or use public transport; at least both will get from point A-B

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