Watch Gang - What is everyone's thoughts?

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Watch Gang - What is everyone's thoughts?

Post by Bradystraps » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:55 am

Curious to hear thoughts and opinions on the Watch Gang business model. Perhaps there are members here that can offer some actual experiences.

I am still learning about it but as I understand, essentially they have 3 different membership levels at different monthly membership costs. For each level, you receive a watch each month you pay the membership fee with the watches valued at up to 5X your membership fee. You answer some personal preference questions when signing up so they have an understanding of types of watches and straps/bracelets you like. They also have a Wheel of Watches you can spin with a chance to receive a grail level (Omega/Rolex/Tag) watch every time you spin. You purchase wheel points and then depending on the cost of your spin, you fill the wheel with 6 different watches at different price points.


Here is the link to their site: https://www.watchgang.com/

Here is a YT video on the wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp8VOKxEjks
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Post by tattoo chef » Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:32 pm

From what I have seen you get a lot of cheap no name watches. A few here and there are some microbrands but I haven’t seen anything great.
The Rolex models they give away are vintage pieces and they are not the Rolex subs either.


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Post by fastward » Mon Dec 04, 2017 3:15 pm

IMO clubs, regardless of the product, are rarely worth it.


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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:07 pm

Is great for non-wis. They have excellent customer service also.

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Post by Rob.B » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:58 pm

Looks like an excellent way to get stuck with a bunch of watches you don’t want or need... With the defining factor being can you sell them as quick as they are coming in... :raised:

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Post by Nomadz » Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:23 am

The 'highlight' reel of watches on their intro page is a horror show.
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Post by Ryeguy » Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:11 am

Nomadz wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:23 am
The 'highlight' reel of watches on their intro page is a horror show.
Dang, you got that right. The only watch I think I kinda recognized was the Glycine Combat that is currently on sale for $350 on Massdrop.

Not trying to be hateful, but I'm not certain I saw a single watch on that highlight reel I would be interested in wearing for any length of time.

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Post by ericf4 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:13 pm

looked to me like a bunch of junk IMO. no THx.
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Post by streetracer101 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:21 pm

Most of the Youtube box opening videos for platinum are depressing:


But there's one or two interesting ones:


Apparently it is a good business model. They have like 20k members in their FB trade group. Basically bait people in with the allure of an expensive watch worth more than your subscription and toss in a couple decent watches randomly to keep people interested whilst sending poo to the majority of the collective audience. The irony is that at $300/month (a car payment for some), you could get a really solid watch after a yr instead of 12 turds.

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Post by hoppes-no9 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:22 pm

Bradystraps wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:55 am
you receive a watch each month you pay the membership fee with the watches valued at up to 5X your membership fee.

By definition, the watch you receive is valued at EXACTLY what you paid for it.

Unless you find someone willing to pat 5x for it, these claims are rubbish.

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Post by fastward » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:06 am

Do they have satin club jackets?


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Post by dinexus » Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:07 pm

Not for me, and not in a million years.

Also, I lol'd at the guy with the "platinum" membership level receiving that blinged-out dumpster fire above.

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Post by matt.wu » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:54 pm

Hahaha wtf
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Post by fastward » Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:49 pm

PT Barnum rules are in effect.

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Post by Bradystraps » Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:43 pm

dinexus wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:07 pm
Not for me, and not in a million years.

Also, I lol'd at the guy with the "platinum" membership level receiving that blinged-out dumpster fire above.
:lol:

That one was rough to watch.
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Post by HapaHapa » Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:45 am

streetracer101 wrote:Most of the Youtube box opening videos for platinum are depressing:


But there's one or two interesting ones:


Apparently it is a good business model. They have like 20k members in their FB trade group. Basically bait people in with the allure of an expensive watch worth more than your subscription and toss in a couple decent watches randomly to keep people interested whilst sending poo to the majority of the collective audience. The irony is that at $300/month (a car payment for some), you could get a really solid watch after a yr instead of 12 turds.
Exactly what I was thinking. Ridiculous to put down that much every month for mediocre with no resale value.
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Post by gonzomantis » Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:05 am

dinexus wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:07 pm
Not for me, and not in a million years.

Also, I lol'd at the guy with the "platinum" membership level receiving that blinged-out dumpster fire above.
I tried to watch that vid, based on you lol, but it was too painful. Does he actually make money from people watching that train wreck?

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Post by Chocodove » Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:12 am

streetracer101 wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:21 pm
The irony is that at $300/month (a car payment for some), you could get a really solid watch after a yr instead of 12 turds.
Agreed. 0% financing somewhere if neccessary and for $300 a month you can have a great piece as opposed to being stuck with 12 pieces of mostly junk (based on the examples I have seen).
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Post by james80 » Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:27 pm

Chocodove wrote:
streetracer101 wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:21 pm
The irony is that at $300/month (a car payment for some), you could get a really solid watch after a yr instead of 12 turds.
Agreed. 0% financing somewhere if neccessary and for $300 a month you can have a great piece as opposed to being stuck with 12 pieces of mostly junk (based on the examples I have seen).
Agreed, even $300 a month with credit card interest for one would be better than this.

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Post by Bradystraps » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:21 am

Agreed with everything stated here. I think the gambling aspect though plays into the allure of their business model which is a component regarding why they are being so successful.
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Post by streetracer101 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:27 am

Bradystraps wrote:Agreed with everything stated here. I think the gambling aspect though plays into the allure of their business model which is a component regarding why they are being so successful.
I'm sure you could sell some of your watches to them. While I don't level your stuff with the faux gold turd that guy unpackaged, it's at a similar price point. It might actually help your brand exposure if you could come to an agreement with them.

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Post by ericf4 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:26 am

they seem to offer shit watches that only a drunk passenger on an alaskan cruise might buy from the watch shop on board the ship. Ya know, the shop where their high end brand is the Tonino Lamborghini watches.


as a matter of fact, I was that guy.....I was drunk on an Alaskan cruise, won a few grand in the casino and went to the watch shop and bought an Ecozilla that was overpriced.....Sold it months later as i recall.

BTW if the Platinum subscription gets you that piece of shit watch, what does the base level one get you? Dog shit in the box? :)
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Post by River Rat » Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:42 am

I am picky what I buy and put on my wrist so like knowing what it looks like before I buy. Looks like a crap shoot were you never know when the next crappy watch you never want to be seen in public with will arrive. I remember once my brother did that coffee club he ended up with a bunch of shitty coffee you never wanted to drink after one cup. A total rip off with brands you never heard of no resale value no better than Invicta watches. I guess there hoping for newbies to bamboozle big time and fleece them out of there hard earned money.

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Post by streetracer101 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:31 pm

ericf4 wrote:
Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:26 am
they seem to offer shit watches that only a drunk passenger on an alaskan cruise might buy from the watch shop on board the ship. Ya know, the shop where their high end brand is the Tonino Lamborghini watches.


as a matter of fact, I was that guy.....I was drunk on an Alaskan cruise, won a few grand in the casino and went to the watch shop and bought an Ecozilla that was overpriced.....Sold it months later as i recall.

BTW if the Platinum subscription gets you that piece of shit watch, what does the base level one get you? Dog shit in the box? :)
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Post by james80 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:02 pm

streetracer101 wrote:
ericf4 wrote:
Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:26 am
they seem to offer shit watches that only a drunk passenger on an alaskan cruise might buy from the watch shop on board the ship. Ya know, the shop where their high end brand is the Tonino Lamborghini watches.


as a matter of fact, I was that guy.....I was drunk on an Alaskan cruise, won a few grand in the casino and went to the watch shop and bought an Ecozilla that was overpriced.....Sold it months later as i recall.

BTW if the Platinum subscription gets you that piece of shit watch, what does the base level one get you? Dog shit in the box? :)
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