Let me state the obvious: the latest
release of the SEIKO black and green divers GMT will be both the
proverbial 'final straw' and the demarcation line between AliExpress
enthusiasts, Christopher Ward crowds and true hard core Seiko followers.
For a simple reason: the price. $2,500 is an amount that separates
magpie collectors on a budget with enthusiasts who understand the
difference between the value and the price.
In other words: for those who want them cheap, Seiko is finally out of
reach. And for those who understand that making cheap watches is a
suicidal business model, the SEIKO Diver GMT will be a perfect choice.
"Oh, I still remember days when you could have had a good house
overlooking the harbour for 5,000 pounds!" And a quarter acre block of
land in Castle Hill for $1200 . And a Seiko automatic for $59. And a
Rolex submariner for $425. And the list goes on, and on, and on. Sweet
memories that span over 70 years. Often, greatly embellished and greatly
exaggerated.
So if houses and land and Rolexes were so cheap, why didn't you buy a dozen of each back then?
To the point: SEIKO makes a variety of watches, from a few hundred to
many thousands. Horses for courses. Can't afford a $2,500 watch? Ask
your boss for a pay rise or save harder. Or, get rid of AliExpress junk
you shouldn't have bought in the first place.
Yes, there will be many screaming at Seiko's prices. Like in 2008 when
people were screaming at watch dealers selling a preowned Rolex GMT for
$4,500. Nothing new under the sun.
The question to be asked is this: am I getting value for money? Is the Seiko Diver GMT worth the asking price?
Strap it to your wrist and you'll know the answer.
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