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Mühle-Glashütte ProMare Go Automatic Watch
Seamusm
40
Jul 25, 2019
Why is this $1300 when I can buy a watch with the same stats, same movement, for half the price? I never understood that. Am I missing something?
olli_tr
37
Jul 25, 2019
SeamusmA watch is so much more than a movement... We all would be wearing Tissots only if that was the case.
Watchyoutalkingabout
Jul 25, 2019
SeamusmBig differences are finishing, thinness of the case, and quality control.
When you get over $500 at real world
pricing, that’s what you’re really paying for.
Watchyoutalkingabout
Jul 25, 2019
olli_trMy tissot pr100 is my most recommended watch that I personally own. $280 off jomashop, COSC movement, and 39mm x 10 mmthick with 100m we The inverted cyclops atthe 6 o’clock makes everything very nice and symmetrical 
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olli_tr
37
Jul 25, 2019
WatchyoutalkingaboutI didn't mean to imply that there was anything wrong with Tissot watches. They tend to be very solid watches for the price you pay. My most accurate watch is a Tissot with Powermatic 80 movement (+2 s/day). And it has 80 hour power reserve, unlike many more expensive watches...
I was very happy to pay $2000 for my Omega Seamaster 2254 even if it has just an ETA 2892 movement. I think that's a great watch, but the specifications certainly are not any better than Tissot Seastar or other lower cost watches...
Coming to the point: watch is so much more than just a movement and specifications. Any quartz from a supermarket will have a longer power reserve and be more accurate than the thousand dollar automatic watches...
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Watchyoutalkingabout
Jul 25, 2019
olli_trMine runs -2 as well, dial up. To me they really represent an amazing value.
Axeguy
1372
Jul 25, 2019
SeamusmMüele's reputation is built on its approach to watches as technical machines. They started by making guages and scientific instruments. They approach watches like they approach guages: legible, practical, and accurate. This technical approach is appreciated by government, military, divers, pilots, etc. and has led to the development of many standards in technical and mission-specific 'tool-watches' adopted by these groups. Like another German company, Sinn (among others), their external and internal improvements to watches and movements appeal to a large segment of the watch-buying populace (and Germans in general, lol).
The German-watch-buying people (even collectors) celebrate the mechanical achievements on their wrists (or even the military units, specialties, or professions using them) in a seemingly different way than, say, the Swiss-watch crowd. There is definitely a place for them in appreciation and collectordom.
So, names like Mühle, Sinn, Nomos, Länge, Glashütte Original, etc. carry a different 'cachet' than the Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Jaeger leCoultre, Rolex, etc., etc. Actually, brands like Rolex and Omega are a category unto themselves and you could think of them like Swiss ToolWatches. There are Italian watch lovers. There are fashion brands like Cartier and Hermes. Jewelry watch brands like Chopard. Experimental watch brands. Endless brands in dozens of categories.
I know the question was simple and I'm sorry to write so much but there is a huge enthusiast community, investor-collectors, historians, engineers, and a whole boatload of emotion. The answer(s) are way bigger than the question.
I ramble! Have a great day (and BTW, this watch will keep its value nicely but not as nicely as a Rolex). (I'm not a Rolex guy but my watches have stories...) :)
dholik8503
Oct 19, 2019
AxeguyVery thoughtful post. Thanks. ⌚
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