I suppose that as long as people line up for Swatch collabs with Omega and now Blancpain, the Swatch Group will continue to do these launches. I think the Swatch brand was created to reach non-collectors looking for a fun, inexpensive watch, so the strategy is working. If these young people then start to buy other Swatch Group brands when they have more disposable income, then their strategy will pay off in the long term.
The times of queuing for a Blancpain x Swatch are thankfully finally coming to an end. I waltzed into a Swatch Shop yesterday and could freely chose between all 5 models (took the “Atlantic Ocean“). But the build quality doesn’t look good indeed - meaning the watches simply look cheap. I bought one anyway as an item of a stunning marketing campaign (which will probably be studied for decades to come).
I went to the Swatch boutique on 5th Ave. yesterday, the day after the "launch." There was no line, so I walked right in. When I asked if there were any watches left, they looked at me as if I had two heads. Oh no, I would have to wait for another "event" before I could buy one. Could I see one? No, they were locked in the window. Frankly, I got a Hamilton Field Khaki for the same price a few months ago. A real watch, with a steel case, genuine mechanical movement that can actually be repaired. This is bullshit. I'll never be back. One more thing. I went to the Omega boutique next door afterwards and asked about their NATO straps. I nearly fell over when I was told they were $180. It's the same strap I get at Blushark for $35, only with the addition of the Omega logo. And a plain rubber strap for a Speedmaster for a similarly ridiculous price. They must have to teach their sales staff to keep a straight face when quoting these prices. How stupid do they think we are?
shocking experiences, they need to give their heads a wobble and remember the customer is paying their wages and putting bread on their table...whenever we get an awkward interaction with a client thats what i always tell myself, the customer is therefore always right.
If bp continues to rely on it's niche enthusiasts market it will die. 99% of these co called experts will rant, whine, talk, discuss, argue, debate for 5yrs then rant about price increases then go back to research then say "i would have bought 1 but" ....you know the drill. Bp needs non watch enthusiasts to survive and be viable, hence the exposure needed. You're too full of yourself.
Well I’m probably one of the few here that actually owns a Blancpain. I’ve got the fifty fathoms in rose gold, it’s a terrific watch. However they are expensive.. this allows anyone to enjoy some of the pleasure of a blancpain!
hi, I’ve not had hands on yet so tough for me to say that but for the price comparably with other options the specs are not great, the Hamilton khaki field can be picked up for not a lot more and that’s another league
If you camp over night, then at some point in the morning, before anyone related to Swatch turns up, the scalpers will remove you using violence. That’s what happened in London to some people last time
Actually the real Blancpain went bankrupt during the quartz crisis. All that was left was the brand name and a box of drawings that Biver bought for 20 thousand Swiss francs from Omega when he relaunched the brand.
Correct! That's why bp needs to expand its market beyond the niche so called watch enthusiasts who will debate, research, whine, rant then rant again then after 5 yrs complain about new prices and say "i would have bought 1 but"... What brand can survive relying on watch enthusiasts like these? It's good for bp to get much needed exposure. And the 400usd entry point is correct, Bec you want the target demographics to be the one that's able to afford the real BP's. JC Biver bought it for 20-30k usd with some friends. Bp was just a name no operations. It was dead...they also coined the phrase "there never was a quartz bp and there never will be"
While you’re in a city with a boutique, I’m in a city 400 miles away from the closest Swatch stockist. Swatch Group are discriminating against everyone in the world geographically disadvantaged again. Last time I was excited, then disappointed, then angry at the way the debacle was handled. This time I’ll take heed of the bard and I “won’t get fooled again” . . . I’ll take that US$400 and put it toward another El Primero, a Seamaster . . . or a real WhiteBread.
This is very true, it discriminates in many ways and is TOTALLY unnecessary, Swatch could mass produce millions if they wanted too but supply is artificially limited
@@vinnyfrancis, they’ve probably produced tens of thousands by now, but they’ll retain a choke-hold on distribution in order to keep demand artificially high. It’s a page right out of the De Beer playbook . . .
I have no interest in queuing up for a plastic toy watch 😂 ... the hype will die down just like the Moonswatch available everywhere so might as well just wait
Anybody who say I haven’t watch collector or enthusiast knows the brand and yes, knows about the 50 fathoms. Anybody who is the Washington easiest and the collector of watches also knows that this is a plastic piece of crap!
People forget that is not an obligation to buy it. People are actually able to decide how to spend their money. The worth of things is up to people's perspectives, how much they are willing to pay, not about the real cost, quality and utility.
The Moonswatch is a cheap piece of plastic crap, and I can't believe you actually wanted one. The Blancpain is just another piece of plastic crap, and I wouldn't go near one. Swatch are systematically destroying the brands they own for a short term profit.
Their cool....we know their cool, cause every 2 bit reviewer is giving their 2 cents...cheap advertising for them...your here in this channel giving them more views.............
Agreed it is a gateway for the next generation I like that aspect but it’s the artificial limiting of supply of a so-called non limited production product that irritates many of us
don’t think i used the word dumb, why not watch back before commenting hastily? perhaps you’ll learn that the point of the video is to advise people to not bother as i’ve already gone to the bother and share my experience saving them time? maybe that’s what it’s about. C’mon man
Noooooo one, as mentioned, has heard of BP unless you’re two knuckles deep into the watch game. Omega is different… Rolex… EVEN SEIKO… seriously? But it’s their business. They did the marketing tests and thought it was a great idea. It cost us nothing … so no harm. 🥰🤷🏽♂️
I love a good old Vinny Rant ™ ! and even better that you said rant at the end. Really looking forward to queuing up at my computer Saturday morning to look at the crazy ask and even sold prices for these little buggers.
Right now, there is an eBay seller asking for GBP 1,650.00 which is around US$ 2,060 for the blue one. Insane. Will pick up a Fifty Fathoms Scuba in 12 months for the $400 retail price.
Hit the nail on the head with your description of the amateur flipper😂🤣😂🤣. I’m really enjoying your content so thanks very very much for the extra work and time you’re investing in this on top of your business.
no they’re being advertised at that please don’t naively think they’re selling for that. I can advertise a daytona at half a million doesn’t make it worth that’s be doesn’t mean anyone is buying it at that …
It's amazing really that Swatch have pulled it off. The store in London is usually dead 7 days a week, no seeming shortage of any of their regular models.
You are right about another thing too but it's universal and not limited to the watch industry. Lately service employees, retail sales people have the customer services skills of the Gestapo so it is very hard to find a decent store where you can have a relationship with the sales staff. Luckily I have one of those but overall, everyone is getting really rude in retail.
