Always on point. The Alpha Era collection is a culmination of our 3-year journey to bring you prestigious, unparalleled timepieces. Looks incredible! The reason for this is because they take and slightly modify the models from other companies, so they don't have to pay for research, and the quality is somewhat lower than the other brands as well. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Wristwatches. For it being awatchit is timeless in a sense. If you're on the fence, go for it. I watched a lot of vids on it and it doesnt do it justice! Unless it is an affiliate of course. - 316 Stainless Steel: Features GLD's Exclusive Sweeping Quartz Movement. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Now, there is one brand, Behringer, that has bigger boards for a much cheaper price. 
Squire is owned by Fender, so it's okay. As for quality, it'll also be low; with watches, you generally get what you pay for. I bought thiswatchfor my boyfriend for Christmas. I ordered the Alpha Era iced outwatchwith the black face and let me tell you it is phenomenal. The first of its kind to feature a smooth and continuous movement with 5 moves per second. I've bought quite a few mixing boards, some brands much more expensive than others. I legit ordered it on Wednesday night & had it today (Friday). A friend used to have the Explorer ripoff. with watches, you generally get what you pay for. I keep hearing about watches that use Sea-Gull reject movements, and I don't dispute that this happens, but is there strong evidence anywhere that Sea-Gull does this? item 1 La Banus Men's Black Face Automatic Watch With Black Rubber Strap W/73, item 2 La Banus Men's Black Face Automatic Watch With Black Rubber Strap W/73, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 product ratings, 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2518 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 product rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 768 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 127 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 733 product ratings. My question is, are Alpha watches cheap because they are a sort of "Behringer" in the watch market? - The first of its kind to feature a smooth and continuous movement with 5 moves per second. Alpha Era+ watches are crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with a custom sweeping movement. All stones are hand set one-by-one, and are run through a strict 4-part inspection process to assure perfection. For one thing, all they really do is take established designs from iconic companies and copy them exactly, and simply slap their own logo on there to make them technically legal. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Wristwatches, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like. They change the logo on the Alpha to capitalize on customers who like the watch, but don't want a blatant/illegal fake. Click here to see why we chose each of these movements. Jewelry built to last. Especially if bought on sale. Something went wrong. Enhanced packaging includes a travel pouch, warranty card and GLD branded stickers. GLD accepts returns/exchanges within 14 days of the date your item was delivered. 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They basically use chinese movements that are mass produced and cost about $20 each (i've been looking at watchmaker/jeweller supplies online and found full seagull movements for this mich or less), they also dont need a design team as they just copy other companies designs. You'll see quickly that there is no ticking! - We use a unique setting method allowing all of the stones to fit perfectly together, meaning no empty space in between which provides the BEST overall look and shine. Everything I expected it to be. I don't know if I want to associate myself with them if that is the case. I'm new to watches, and I just wonder why Alpha watches are so cheap. Use Code: BOGO. This thing shines IN THE DARK. They're like Behringer on steroids, I guess. Day or night. Most beautiful iced outwatchever. View cart for details. A subreddit for discussion of wrist watches and pocket watches. Since I'm just starting out, I don't care TOO much about quality. No risk purchase. Our proprietary bonding technique on high quality materials. You'll feel like an alpha when rocking the newest standard of watchmaking in its most timeless form. But it's really a crapshoot. He was out of control, when he saw it. We stand behind our product forever. Just hands down the best Cz stone watch on the internet!! Great piece. My biggest qualm is the idea that a company takes the design of another. I've thought two reasons possible and I will give an analogous situation. Flooded in hand-set stones, the Alpha Era provides the ultimate shine. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other competitors have no chance. - The Fully Iced watches contain over 2500 hand set stones, - Bezel contains 30 3.8mm round cut stones, - All Alpha Era Watches come standard with a1-Yearwarranty, - A 2-Year warranty is available for purchase at the price of $99*, For complete warranty information,click here. - ALL STONES ARE HAND-SET one-by-one, and are run through a strict 4-part inspection process to assure perfection. Alpha Era offers plain jane and bust down watch models to compliment any fit. See why other customers love their Alpha Era Watches! Alphas are made in China, with what I believe are Sea-Gull QC reject movements. Fully Iced Alpha Era 316 w/ Rainbow Bezel, Liquid error (product-template-form line 33): include usage is not allowed in this context. Surprisingly nice watch. you can get your hands on for the price. Not sure if he's still got it. The most complimented watch I own. I'm an audio engineer. If my theory is correct, then these guys are probably cranking out millions of watches so the overhead and design costs as very small. If you would like to exchange/return any item(s), please contact customer support via email at support@thegldshop.com, or via our customer support chat line. If you want something even cheaper, look at bagelsport. They are the same quality of any other auto you would buy for $100 in terms of build and reliability, they just happen to look like a rolex or omega watch. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Diamonds love to dance on this piece. Bought this watch as a Christmas gift for my son and I think hes going to love it! - Graduating 25-22mm with band fully custom GLD quick-release lock, - 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel: Standard with AAAAA-AAAA quality hand-set CZ Stones. What is the difference between an automatic and quartz movement? You'll inevitably have some people come in here and say that their Alpha is great, lasted for years, etc. There are actually guitars that do that. 18k gold plated chain. ex. My theory is that these come from the same exact factories and production lines as the low grade fakes. Press J to jump to the feed. There are NO other watches on the market with this level of precision hand setting. Discover exclusive designs trusted by Wiz Kalifa, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B and more. Fender guitars are the expensive models to Squire, which have the same but cheaper design. They use cheap automatic movements and put them into cases that don't cost much to produce. Buy 1 Product, Get ANY OTHER FREE! You will not regret it. Definitely feel top dog with this on my wrist it is so beautiful and solid. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Squire is owned by Fender, so it's okay. As for quality, it'll also be low; with watches, you generally get what you pay for. I bought thiswatchfor my boyfriend for Christmas. I ordered the Alpha Era iced outwatchwith the black face and let me tell you it is phenomenal. The first of its kind to feature a smooth and continuous movement with 5 moves per second. I've bought quite a few mixing boards, some brands much more expensive than others. I legit ordered it on Wednesday night & had it today (Friday). A friend used to have the Explorer ripoff. with watches, you generally get what you pay for. I keep hearing about watches that use Sea-Gull reject movements, and I don't dispute that this happens, but is there strong evidence anywhere that Sea-Gull does this? item 1 La Banus Men's Black Face Automatic Watch With Black Rubber Strap W/73, item 2 La Banus Men's Black Face Automatic Watch With Black Rubber Strap W/73, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 product ratings, 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2518 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 product rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 768 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 127 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 733 product ratings. My question is, are Alpha watches cheap because they are a sort of "Behringer" in the watch market? - The first of its kind to feature a smooth and continuous movement with 5 moves per second. Alpha Era+ watches are crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with a custom sweeping movement. All stones are hand set one-by-one, and are run through a strict 4-part inspection process to assure perfection. For one thing, all they really do is take established designs from iconic companies and copy them exactly, and simply slap their own logo on there to make them technically legal. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Wristwatches, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like. They change the logo on the Alpha to capitalize on customers who like the watch, but don't want a blatant/illegal fake. Click here to see why we chose each of these movements. Jewelry built to last. Especially if bought on sale. Something went wrong. Enhanced packaging includes a travel pouch, warranty card and GLD branded stickers. GLD accepts returns/exchanges within 14 days of the date your item was delivered. ", How to remove links from your watch details, All Alpha Era Watches come standard with a1-YearwarrantyA 2-Year warranty is available for purchase at the price of $99*, Perennial Era Watch Center Cluster - Fully Iced, Perennial Skeleton Era Watch - Fully Iced, Perennial Skeleton Era Watch - Fully Iced - Rubber Strap, Perennial Era Watch Arabic - Fully Iced - Rubber Strap, Perennial Era Watch Center Cluster - Fully Iced - Rubber Strap, Perennial Auto Era Watch - Fully Iced - Rubber Strap, Fully Iced Alpha Era Gold w/ Rubber Strap, Alpha Era Gold - Iced Bezel w/ Rubber Strap, Fully Iced Alpha Era 316 w/ Rainbow Bezel, Iced Alpha Era Skeleton Gold w/ Rubber Strap, Iced Alpha Era Luminous Skeleton Gold w/ Rubber Strap, Fully Iced Baguette Alpha Era w/ Rubber Strap, Alpha Era 316 - Iced Bezel w/ Rubber Strap, Iced Alpha Era Skeleton 316 w/ Rubber Strap, Iced Alpha Era Luminous Skeleton 316 w/ Rubber Strap. Thank you so much! They basically use chinese movements that are mass produced and cost about $20 each (i've been looking at watchmaker/jeweller supplies online and found full seagull movements for this mich or less), they also dont need a design team as they just copy other companies designs. You'll see quickly that there is no ticking! - We use a unique setting method allowing all of the stones to fit perfectly together, meaning no empty space in between which provides the BEST overall look and shine. Everything I expected it to be. I don't know if I want to associate myself with them if that is the case. I'm new to watches, and I just wonder why Alpha watches are so cheap. Use Code: BOGO. This thing shines IN THE DARK. They're like Behringer on steroids, I guess. Day or night. Most beautiful iced outwatchever. View cart for details. A subreddit for discussion of wrist watches and pocket watches. Since I'm just starting out, I don't care TOO much about quality. No risk purchase. Our proprietary bonding technique on high quality materials. You'll feel like an alpha when rocking the newest standard of watchmaking in its most timeless form. But it's really a crapshoot. He was out of control, when he saw it. We stand behind our product forever. Just hands down the best Cz stone watch on the internet!! Great piece. My biggest qualm is the idea that a company takes the design of another. I've thought two reasons possible and I will give an analogous situation. Flooded in hand-set stones, the Alpha Era provides the ultimate shine. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other competitors have no chance. - The Fully Iced watches contain over 2500 hand set stones, - Bezel contains 30 3.8mm round cut stones, - All Alpha Era Watches come standard with a1-Yearwarranty, - A 2-Year warranty is available for purchase at the price of $99*, For complete warranty information,click here. - ALL STONES ARE HAND-SET one-by-one, and are run through a strict 4-part inspection process to assure perfection. Alpha Era offers plain jane and bust down watch models to compliment any fit. See why other customers love their Alpha Era Watches! Alphas are made in China, with what I believe are Sea-Gull QC reject movements. Fully Iced Alpha Era 316 w/ Rainbow Bezel, Liquid error (product-template-form line 33): include usage is not allowed in this context. Surprisingly nice watch. you can get your hands on for the price. Not sure if he's still got it. The most complimented watch I own. I'm an audio engineer. If my theory is correct, then these guys are probably cranking out millions of watches so the overhead and design costs as very small. If you would like to exchange/return any item(s), please contact customer support via email at support@thegldshop.com, or via our customer support chat line. If you want something even cheaper, look at bagelsport. They are the same quality of any other auto you would buy for $100 in terms of build and reliability, they just happen to look like a rolex or omega watch. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Diamonds love to dance on this piece. Bought this watch as a Christmas gift for my son and I think hes going to love it! - Graduating 25-22mm with band fully custom GLD quick-release lock, - 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel: Standard with AAAAA-AAAA quality hand-set CZ Stones. What is the difference between an automatic and quartz movement? You'll inevitably have some people come in here and say that their Alpha is great, lasted for years, etc. There are actually guitars that do that. 18k gold plated chain. ex. My theory is that these come from the same exact factories and production lines as the low grade fakes. Press J to jump to the feed. There are NO other watches on the market with this level of precision hand setting. Discover exclusive designs trusted by Wiz Kalifa, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B and more. Fender guitars are the expensive models to Squire, which have the same but cheaper design. They use cheap automatic movements and put them into cases that don't cost much to produce. Buy 1 Product, Get ANY OTHER FREE! You will not regret it. Definitely feel top dog with this on my wrist it is so beautiful and solid. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.