Groupon offering $2,191.30 "Made in Germany" watch for only $399

A3Australia on 23/01/2014 - 11:07

Men's Theorema Monte Carlo Watch with Leather Band in Choice of Style, Includes Delivery ($2,191.30 Value)

http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/national-deal/gg-tu/71796554…

I am sure that OzBargain Members are too clever to fall for this scam 'deal' from Groupon. This watch should sell for under $200.

"Theorema" is a mythical brand - Myth brands (also referred to as "mushroom brands" because they pop-up overnight and often disappear just as quickly) are watch companies which are completely outsourced to a high-volume Chinese manufacturer and then sold exclusively over the internet. Myth brands often feature European sounding names and claims of European origin, elaborate tales about the brand's namesake, and sky-high suggested retail prices.

This 'brand' of wrist watch is one of those that are blacklisted at http://www.trustedwatch.com

However, it is included in the "Chinese Mechanical watches" forums here-

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/theorema-skeleton-351668.ht…

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  • [Deactivated] on 23/01/2014 - 11:41
    +2

    Wow….20 have bought….lol…No Ozb peeps I hope!

    • Maglia Nera on 25/01/2014 - 19:14

      oh dear now up to 172 (@ Sat 25/1/14 at 7.15pm AEST)

  • 2ndeffort on 23/01/2014 - 12:07
    +1

    LOL, $2200, I could get a Damasko or a Sinn for that money! Crazy stupid deal aimed at catching out the unwary. Invicta by another name!

  • shortgum on 23/01/2014 - 12:38
    +2

    I just use my smart phone for watch instead

  • pinchies on 23/01/2014 - 16:23
    +1

    "Face topped with hardened mineral glass"
    LOL at $2K "retail price"

  • tonyjzx on 28/02/2014 - 01:59
    +1

    $2k lol

    get a tag or omega

    • 2ndeffort on 04/03/2014 - 12:43

      Have both but they each cost more than $2K!!

  • [Deactivated] on 28/03/2014 - 17:22

    It looks Chinese. Likely chinese parts assembled in Germany.

    • A3Australia on 29/03/2014 - 21:32

      It looks Chinese.

      It is included in the "Chinese Mechanical watches" forums

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