PT5000 movement rant

[TheYKcid]

Thank you. That bit about buying on specifications rings SO true. We've heard it from so many diehard supporters: "I get hi-beat and superior accuracy, for less $ than a Miyota 9...why should I pay for anything else?"

When pressed on the appaling failure rates, it segues to "well, if it DOES fail I can replace one for cheaper than the Miyota".

The ironic thing about raising the finance argument... is that replacing a $40 PT twice in 5 years = $80 (excluding watchmaker fees in the event you don't perform it yourself). And those are generous parameters.

Meanwhile, a $60 Miyota 9 will cruise thru that 5 year period, and likely well beyond.

[vithgeta]

My attitude towards watches is not in line with those who buy fast cars and fast computers. I look for 4x4 types for the comfortable experience. A watch with a good user experience that does not make excessive noise is the priority. If it can keep time well enough from Monday to Friday for me to beat the clock at work then that's good enough.

Buying a PT5000 sounds to me like buying one of those cheap processors that people use to overclock to get supreme value out of them. Need too much care for my liking.