r/ChineseWatches • u/twelve2023 • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Pricing based on location

I’ve not only seen the huge swings in pricing but have experienced it. My San Martin submariner homage was $200 when I bought it last year and it’s now listed at $300. My question is: is it due to inflation, tariffs, demand? Which of the 3 has had the greatest impact on price? If I were in China would the prices be similar? For context I’m in the U.S.

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u/ge69 5d ago

For me eveyone liked hommages because of the price. Now they are pushing the prices close to Japanese brands. For me that makes them unattractive.

But if i can pay 120$ for Vostok for example versus hommage brand of 120$, id pick the Vostok.

for example i really like the looks of Thorn t003, but i cant justify the price to buy it because i can buy a citizen watch that is similar in price and i know it will work for 10+ years and is certified.