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Frederique Constant Men's Persuasion Automatic Watch Expired

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Ashford.com has Frederique Constant Men's Persuasion Automatic Watch for $439 - $40 w/ discount code AFFFRED399 = $399. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Don't know anything about this watch, but the OP is credible (lit for you Millennials). This is a fascinating link to understanding the mechanics of an automatic watch's completions. Boy, my automatic grammar checker didn't like any of this lol. But if you want to learn how this works, check this out :

https://ciechanow.ski/mechanical-watch/
38mm case, 10mm thickness and 20mm lug width, perfect size
This as an FC-303. Uses a Sellita SW200-1 base.

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porky1000
05-08-2022 at 09:21 AM.
05-08-2022 at 09:21 AM.
It is a Sellita-based Caliber FC-303. Not a bad deal really with a sapphire crystal and that movement, but it's the way low-end of Frederique Constant's range and the sketchy Invicta like MSRP vs selling price delta gives me pause. Also, the band is not impresssive at all for a puportedly "$1500 MSRP" watch.

Ashford usually dumps closeouts and overstock from large retailers and dealers and there are deals to be had. I'm guessing the small size impacted the selling appeal at retailers. I've bought tons of stuff from Ashford, but I'm going to give this puppy a pass. .
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Mark_Twine
05-08-2022 at 09:29 AM.
05-08-2022 at 09:29 AM.
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2 years. You gotta be kidding me. I wear 5 and its been 3+ years, it's still like new will all the added updates. Atleast I can maximize its utilization and upgrade it whenever I want to. These watches are Stone Age and Senior age group watches.

For each his own, mech or auto watch collectors do so for variety of reasons, mine being to hold and own something which precisely measures time but is only made with wheels and gears and a great testament of our mechanical engineering progress, lasts a lifetime even further if bequeathed.. also works with rotor power or hand wound power, reducing a lot of electronic waste like good for nothing after three years junk which are smart watches.. you can argue smart watches are testament of electronics progress, yes, they will never last as long as these and work off a rock and electricity.. again, to each his own..
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resseeker
05-08-2022 at 11:04 AM.
05-08-2022 at 11:04 AM.
Quote from LivelyHamster533 :
Apple Watch goes with all attires. You should not how to wear it. Well, if you are hung on to a these ridiculous watches, how would you ever know. Go and live in Stone Age. Who is stopping you LOL

Why do the iwatch fan boys show up on all the non iwatch threads? Lol.

Bro.. nobody cares about your shit mass produced childrens watch.
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lawstudent
05-08-2022 at 11:51 AM.
05-08-2022 at 11:51 AM.
Quote from Dondraper_ :
This looks like a perfectly fine dress watch imo. It definitely doesn't have a tool watch vibe going.

Looks fine from a distance, but everything is in the details - why does a dress watch need a railroad track graduated to 240 markings? What does that even mean? It's driving me crazy!
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LovelyFlag9038
05-08-2022 at 12:05 PM.
05-08-2022 at 12:05 PM.
Quote from LivelyHamster533 :
2 years. You gotta be kidding me. I wear 5 and its been 3+ years, it's still like new will all the added updates. Atleast I can maximize its utilization and upgrade it whenever I want to. These watches are Stone Age and Senior age group watches.
How is the battery holding up after 3 years? That's my only concern. Does it make it through an entire day?
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rumata13
05-08-2022 at 12:35 PM.
05-08-2022 at 12:35 PM.
Nice watch! Great price for an automatic
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PoorFatKid
05-08-2022 at 05:30 PM.
05-08-2022 at 05:30 PM.
Quote from lawstudent :
Looks fine from a distance, but everything is in the details - why does a dress watch need a railroad track graduated to 240 markings? What does that even mean? It's driving me crazy!
Pretty good view of what it looks like- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGtQHca5GbY
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SeanL999
05-08-2022 at 07:03 PM.
05-08-2022 at 07:03 PM.
Quote from Sasatk :
Excellent watch for under $500 but $1500? Nope🤬 too much Citizen Watch parts!

Many*
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FairPolice8024
05-08-2022 at 08:19 PM.
05-08-2022 at 08:19 PM.
People are wearing smart watches these days.
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Clompshark
05-08-2022 at 08:22 PM.
05-08-2022 at 08:22 PM.
Excellent watch for the dollar. Even at MSRP it is a decent watch. At this sale price, unless you want to go for a used Seiko Auto or a Chinese seagull, you can't find much better. MAYBE a Hamilton if you are ok playing the ETA game.
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05-08-2022 at 08:42 PM.
05-08-2022 at 08:42 PM.
Quote from LivelyHamster533 :
Apple Watch goes with all attires. You should not how to wear it. Well, if you are hung on to a these ridiculous watches, how would you ever know. Go and live in Stone Age. Who is stopping you LOL
Apple Watch can't do anything without battery. Automatic watch will just keep on going and going and going and going… and it does what a watch is supposed to do - tell time.
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danielg
05-08-2022 at 10:08 PM.
05-08-2022 at 10:08 PM.
I'm just happy to see a bunch of watch enthusiasts posting.
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hadeone
05-09-2022 at 06:09 AM.
05-09-2022 at 06:09 AM.
Quote from LivelyHamster533 :
Apple Watch goes with all attires. You should not how to wear it. Well, if you are hung on to a these ridiculous watches, how would you ever know. Go and live in Stone Age. Who is stopping you LOL
Do you playboy. Why do you care so much?
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Identity404
05-09-2022 at 06:13 AM.
05-09-2022 at 06:13 AM.
Quote from Clompshark :
Excellent watch for the dollar. Even at MSRP it is a decent watch. At this sale price, unless you want to go for a used Seiko Auto or a Chinese seagull, you can't find much better. MAYBE a Hamilton if you are ok playing the ETA game.

Curius, what exactly are you referring to by the "ETA game"?

Quality wise, I'd say Sellita and ETA are interchangable, while ETA is probably more respected.
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aleks9
05-09-2022 at 09:17 AM.
05-09-2022 at 09:17 AM.
Quote from LivelyHamster533 :
Just go with the Apple Watch ⌚️ and stop being in Stone Age
Every time I see anyone wearing a smart watch with a suit or evening dress I cringe.

Smartwatches are the sweatshirt + sweatpants of the watch world. They're more comfortable, easier to get on, easier to produce, cheaper, have more pockets, and a hood feature when cold. Almost better than formal wear in everyway.

You're likely not headed to an office, or nice dinner with sweatpants on.
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