Tourneau brand watches?

[link2derek]

I have known for some time that Tourneau sells its own brand name, but I have never given them any consideration. Anyone out there have any experience with, or know anything about, these watches?

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[Watchbreath]

There're lower end watches are made by Belair.

[link2derek]

Lower end? All of them? I have seen some that are upwards of $5000 to $6000 (e.g. Gotham Avant Garde).

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[Watchbreath]

Up to about $1500, the higher end (last I heard) were made by Austin & Paul and some (years ago) Oscar Waldan. I've been out of the loop for quite a while. Quality is all over the place. Gotham (the monkey watch)
dial work is right up there.

Lower end? All of them? I have seen some that are upwards of $5000 to $6000 (e.g. Gotham Avant Garde).

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[beshannon]

Lower end? All of them? I have seen some that are upwards of $5000 to $6000 (e.g. Gotham Avant Garde).

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Inflated made mp up MSRP's are no indicator of quality.

[RJRJRJ]

Ive never seen one, but the whole concept of a Tourneau watch sounds cheesy.

[AIKO]

Does that mean you would actually have to walk in to a Tourneau to buy one? Shudder.

[watchmanee]

You can get all these Tourneau watches at much lower prices on ebay. I'd never buy them at Tourneau directly not unless you get a 50% discount. But then again, I'd rather buy other more established watch brands than Tourneau.

However, I do heard that they're pretty decent watches. Now if we're talking Wempe, then I'd say go for it.

[link2derek]

Ive never seen one, but the whole concept of a Tourneau watch sounds cheesy.

I agree. I have seen them in person, and they look like decent quality. but the idea is still cheesy -- that's why I never considered one. Still curious about the quality, though.

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[longskate87]

No one mentioned this, but I bought one of the quartz chronos awhile back. GREAT looking watch, but unwearable by me. The caseback has such a concave curve to it in an attempt to 'conform' to the wrist, that it was terribly uncomfortable to wear. I'm skinny and have a rectangular cross-section to my wrists, so the curved caseback meant only the tip of each lug touched my wrist, which is uncomfortable. Too bad, it was a nice looking watch.