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The only Porsche Design stuff I'd buy is the Rimowa luggage, but we already have all we need and it's warranty is like 20 years so I don't have any excuses to buy it
How are Porsche Design Watches? are they any good or just some standard watches with Porsche logo on them?
Originally Posted by Elphilly
The latter. They're junk with a logo.
Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
Back in the early days PD put their design into some decent watches. The Orfino with the PFD (black) case and the Lemania 5100 movement is considered desireable. But these days they're mostly Swiss quartz watches -- nice watches in the grand scheme of "All Watches" but of no interest to "Watch People."
Originally Posted by Gary JR
What a stupid comment but I will spend no time on it. Googling the history will straighten you out.
Originally Posted by Elphilly
Whatever floats your boat.
Without getting into a pissing match, for those interested here's a brief, and generally objective, history of the Porsche Design manufacture, and it's current and future direction.
That "porsche flat 6" has an ETA 2892 movement inside: the honda civic engine of watch movements. This movement can be found in Hamilton Khaki Autos, which at $350, is appropriately priced and very reliable- I've owned one, and it was very accurate.
So, in my most humble opinion, buying a "porsche flat 6" watch is akin to paying $200,000 for a honda civic with a porsche badge on it. And it's off topic, anyway: it's not German.
That "porsche flat 6" has an ETA 2892 movement inside: the honda civic engine of watch movements. This movement can be found in Hamilton Khaki Autos, which at $350, is appropriately priced and very reliable- I've owned one, and it was very accurate.
So, in my most humble opinion, buying a "porsche flat 6" watch is akin to paying $200,000 for a honda civic with a porsche badge on it. And it's off topic, anyway: it's not German.
That's a bit of a simplification, and somewhat myopic view of watches and watch movements.
Many, many manufacturers (Omega, Breitling, IWC, Panerai, etc.) all use off-the-shelf movements (i.e., Valjoux, ETA, etc.). In fact, the Valjoux 7750 is one of the most robust and reliable chronograph movements on the market.
Your view of watch movements, and specifically off-the-shelf ones like ETA, is sort of like damning a car because it has a ZF transmission. Which means no one should spend $150k on a 911 PDK because a $50k BMW 3-series also uses a ZF transmission.
I agree, but I'm a watch nerd. Different strokes for different folks. I didn't feel the need to elaborate until Gary jeezy got his panties in a bunch.
Originally Posted by ipse dixit
That's a bit of a simplification, and somewhat myopic view of watches and watch movements.
Many, many manufacturers (Omega, Breitling, IWC, Panerai, etc.) all use off-the-shelf movements (i.e., Valjoux, ETA, etc.). In fact, the Valjoux 7750 is one of the most robust and reliable chronograph movements on the market.
Your view of watch movements, and specifically off-the-shelf ones like ETA, is sort of like damning a car because it has a ZF transmission. Which means no one should spend $150k on a 911 PDK because a $50k BMW 3-series also uses a ZF transmission.
I agree, but I'm a watch nerd. Different strokes for different folks. I didn't feel the need to elaborate until Gary jeezy got his panties in a bunch.
Good idea because saying a company like Porsche is not careful about putting their name on anything that is "junk" shows a lack of business, let alone common sense. Besides, you've been adequately shot down enough already.
Hey, no need to apologize. Your contribution to the thread is huge and greatly appreciated. I now know to hold you in really high esteem... because Rolex!
Holy ****, you're an insecure little one. Enjoy your watch, but just know, a stranger on the internet is laughing at you. And people at work. It's probably your shoes. Maybe your hair.
Originally Posted by Gary JR
Good idea because saying a company like Porsche is not careful about putting their name on anything that is "junk" shows a lack of business, let alone common sense. Besides, you've been adequately shot down enough already.
Holy ****, you're an insecure little one. Enjoy your watch, but just know, a stranger on the internet is laughing at you. And people at work. It's probably your shoes. Maybe your hair.
06-09-2017, 02:08 AM
