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Columbia Outbacker Quartz Watch
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Columbia Outbacker Quartz Watch
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Whether you’re in the outback or just backing out to head to dinner, the Columbia Outbacker won’t let you down. Taking inspiration from classic field watches, the Outbacker turns the traditional look on its head with large Arabic numerals of different sizes, plus a date window at 4 o’clock Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downflaviov
133
Jul 20, 2020
For what is worth, in case this watch goes back on sale here. I was on the fence and decided to take a plunge, but thought that $100 was too much of a risk, so I found a vendor in ebay selling the blackout version for $37 and pulled the trigger. In general terms, the watch is not half bad: a japanese quartz movement, fairly clean dial, a partially domed crystal, that "compressor"-type look with the dual crown and the internal bezel, nice up-down curvature on the sides, neat frame on a well-centered date window and good fitting hands complete the package. The lume is so-so and in the blackout version, seeing the cardinal directions on the bezel requires direct sunlight, so I guess you can really use this watch when outdoors during the day, but I guess that's not too much to ask for a watch rated at 165 water resistance and meant to function as a compass too.
All in all, would I buy this watch again for $37? Yes, I would. Would I pay $100 for it? Of course not. I hope this helps others on the fence too.
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Looking4deals
23
Jul 13, 2020
That is one of the most unusual dial layouts I have ever seen. Does anyone know why it has such an unusual layout?
Looking4deals
23
Jul 14, 2020
Honestly Ray, that answer was better than what ever the real answer could be!
AUTigerFan
148
Sep 16, 2020
Love that the rotating bezel helps keep track of how many points the AUBURN TIGERS score.
War Damn Eagle!
fishstickxxx
290
Jul 12, 2020
I see a quality control issue right away! The watch face is clearly missing the number '4.'
RayF
22220
Jul 12, 2020
Whatever one's feelings are about the Columbia Sportswear company, the one business they are NOT into is watches. Like much of their product line, they simply find someone else to manufacture a given product for them. In this respect the only thing "Columbia" about this watch is the logo the actual manufacturer printed on the dial.
Since the vast majority of Columbia's product line comes from Viet Nam and China, one imagines the decision to add watches to Columbia's product line wasn't difficult to implement, especially when one considers the vast number of Chinese watchmakers virtually across the street from Columbia's existing Chinese procurement offices. So, does the Columbia name on the dial mean this offering is a Columbia watch?
No, it does not.
Now in truth, you can purchase this watch directly from Columbia's website; it's on sale for $116 (marked down from $145). Or you could purchase it from Amazon for $101 (as noted by @flaviov below, who I've read was actually the first person to comment on this particular drop ;- ). Or you could actually buy it from MD on this drop--I'm told people actually do!
But is it worth it?
A reasonable question, but for the sake of argument, I'm going to say all of the prices above are generally in the same ball park, therefore, I say the REAL question one should ask is:
"How much would I pay for this watch if the actual manufacturer's name were on the dial, rather than the logo of the company we know absolutely, positively didn't make this watch?
A few possible choices for the real manufacturer might be:
- Shenzhen Aiers Watch Co. Ltd
- Shenzhen City Yonghao Clock And Watch Co., Ltd
- Shenzhen City Yongda Clock And Watch Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Kastar Timepieces Co., Ltd.
- Window’s Clock & Watch Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Zhongshi Watch Co., Ltd.
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ProfFingers
6
Jul 13, 2020
Isn't Lex Wexner the guy who gave Jeffrey Epstein power of attorney for no reason? The guy who gave him his boat? The guy who helped him finance that private island he purchased explicitly to traffic children? I wonder if the CEO of Victoria's Secret...has a secret.
RayF
22220
Jul 13, 2020
ProfFingers
That is the same guy, and I'm sure that if he did indeed give Epstein power of attorney, he must have had a VERY good reason.
We may never find out what it was, but I doubt it was for no reason ;- )
flaviov
133
Jul 12, 2020
OK, I finally make it to a drop where I am the person writing the first comment. This watch seems like a reasonable purchase. It's a bit on the large side, at 42 mm, but the rotating internal compass bezel and the general looks of the watch make it a nice accessory for a hike or two. I wish there were other pictures from the sides and back to fully make my mind. The only aspect that is still making me hesitant to pull the trigger is the possibility that this watch may not have gone through a good quality assurance process and that my unit will be subject to the luck of the draw. Does anyone know if these watches tend to have problems? Now, if the lengthy delivery process bothers you, you can currently get this watch for $101.50 from Amazon with free prime delivery: https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-OUTBACKER-cuarzo-inoxidable-correa/dp/B083TWCV4C?ref_=ast_sto_dp
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flaviov
133
Jul 13, 2020
Thanks! Well, I spent $37 and picked up one from the eBay vendor... I'll let others know when I get it. At $37, there is no much that can go wrong... :)
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