come on man... ppl talking about quartz here.... what kind of finishing here?
use a fashion brand such as DKNY, Kenneth Cole, EA, Diesel or a little known fashion brand as such above that use a quartz movement to make the argument statement.
yes there are much going in to determine the price of the watch not just the cost of the movement.
on top the level of finishing on the movement, on the case etc.. quality of leather, QC (testing/regulating) , marketing, brand recognition really? among those in the industry right? not with lay ppl walking on the streets..
U also forget the operating cost, labor (all the neat bonus the CEO/COO/CFO), R&D cost etc..
having worked in The States for a long time and now locally, U may get a tour of the Rolex facility. interview the Tom and d*** there to comprehend their justification.
having working in US for sometime should teach U one impt thing, never just take it from blindly from anyone.. not even your MIT/Harvard Prof.
Human for crying out loud.. not God.
felt like listening to those grandpa... "been on the Earth for so long, just take it from old joe"
i think friedrice has a valid point too...and he doesnt sound like he's boasting or putting down other ppl's point...