The Collective: Review Of Bradford Star Trek Gold Watch June 10, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, Review , trackback
Today TrekMovie’s Collective continues to look at the Star Trek products from the Bradford Group with a review of the24-carat gold-plated Bradford Exchange Star Trek Collector’s Watch. Is this a good idea for a Father’s Day Gift? Find out below.
The gift of time
In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, there is an unusual scene thanks to director Nicholas Meyer where Admiral James T. Kirk looks at his watch. In fact, the symbolism of TWOK has a constant theme of time from lines such as "Time is a luxury you don’t have Admiral!" to the Genesis detonation time being the main obstacle for the crew. While not Kirk’s 23rd century chronometer, fans could now own their own heirloom quality Star Trek watch from the Bradford Exchange.
Selling for $119 (or 4 installments of $29.75), the Star Trek watch is heirloom quality and handcrafted, made of stainless steel, with a bezel and band featuring 24K gold plating. It sports the classic Star Trek logo and the USS Enterprise NCC 1701, both in gold against the black design of the face of the watch. The watch also displays the number day it is in the current month. The back of the watch is engraved with the appropriate sentiment of "Live Long and Prosper." A full year warranty and quartz movement technology are other features. If you are required to visit the water planet of Argo on a starfleet mission, you could also be rest assured because the watch is water resistant to a depth of 99 feet (the watch will not, however, protect you from sur-snakes). As with all Bradford items, the watch includes a certificate of authenticity. A custom Bradford Exchange case is included for display or protection of the watch.
The Star Trek Collector’s Watch and case
The watch has some nice features which make it a good gift for Father’s Day or for graduations this summer, including classy styling and a strong C-clasp to keep the watch secured. I have worn the watch for a few weeks and have gotten some compliments on it. It works as both a casual and dress watch which means it could be work for play or work. It goes nicely with a suit as much as it does a polo shirt. What is great is that it allows you to bring Trek into your everyday interactions. It is a great way to display your Trekkie heart literally on your sleeve.
Close-up on front and back of Star Trek Collector’s Watch
The Star Trek Collector’s Watch is available now only at CollectiblesToday.com ($119.00 or four payments of $27.95).
More Bradford Collectible Reviews
Look for more reviews of collectibles from the Bradford Exchange brands over the next few weeks.
Thanks to TrekCore for TWOK Image
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I really like mine. OMG… FIRST! lol
LLAP
I have bought a few Star Trek watches over the years, but never one this expensive, maybe this will be the one to last more than a few years…
Nice watch. The price is reasonable, too.
I have this watch. If your in the market for a new watch, I highly recommend it.
Electric or self-winding?
#5
It has a battery AJ
This is one funny Kirk picture!!
My wife gave me one of the Bradford Exchange Star Trek Collector’s Watch last year. I love it, very nice looking and I get a lot of compliments.
Yes it is a great father’s day gift.
And when your time runs out…
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/06/die_like_you_lived_as_a_huge_ing_nerd.php
Yes, Star Trek casket and urn.
Hmmm. Quartz movement and gold plating. No, thank you. But it does point to a big hole in the watch market. I’ve looked for a nice quality, moderately priced watch to replace my (now vintage) self-winder for years. Not a lot out there, although the Stauer efforts look nice. There are also vintage WWII NOS caches turning up.
Back to this one, How about stepping up to gold fill and a self-winding mechanical mechanism guys? Quartz cheats will never appeal to watch aficionados and plate will rub off before the warranty expires.
Sincerely,
C.S. Lewis
PLATED with 24k accents.
It’s not worth zip boys and girls.
It’s a nice COLLECTORS but you won’t retain much value.
I have more than a hunch that it’s either a Chinese movement or at best low-end Japanese.
The stainless steel band is held together by pins that are the same ones you would find in a TIMEX or ARMITRON. No thanks.
I’m sorry, but the ersatz stainless and the cheap gold-tone is doing nothing for me.
This is one of those times that I want to wear a reproduction of a prop.
What is Shatner wearing in that pic from TWOK? Make a watch that looks like that.
I, as a watch connoisseur, turn my well trained nose up at this product. How dare they insult us watch affectionado with these things!
Tisk Tisk!
Until a product of unwavering quality is presented in a prudent form, I shall not offer my patronage to silly things such as this!
In the late 90’s I purchased a Seven of Nine digital watch at Toys R Us. It cost me three dollars at clearance price. Even though it’s a cheap kitsch watch, it’s still cooler than this one.
Nice LOOKING watch… but as others have said… gold PLATE and quartz movement… sorry… not worth my hard-earned duckets.
John… any idea when (or if) you are going to do a review on the new DST/AA Tricorder(s)?? I got my Medical Tricorder yesterday.. .and it’s nice… but not amazing. Little disappointed with it.. curious what others have to say…
Quality or no quality, it looks stuffy.
No thanks. Something a little sporty, please. Something that doesn’t say “I used to have a cubicle but now I get to share a corner office that isn’t too far from the water cooler.”
Star Trek: The Human Adventure Puts On A Cheap Business Suit And Commutes.
At least it would give a lot of Trekkers something to look at while they wait for the next movie.
Don’t kid your self folks. Bradford Exchange sells dozens of watches with different themes. Its the same watch only with different Face Plates and backs. It is in fact 24k Gold plating. The same watch also comes as a USMC, motorcycle, Timeless Love, Fireman, Barack Obama, US Navy, and Dale Earnhardt. Go to http://www.collectiblestoday.com and type Star Trek in the search box to see all the other Star Trek items available. Please note the Star Trek Train set with the original cast. I prefer the Laser Etched Enterprise myself.
I wish they had the female version, I’d go for it.
hahah this watch is soooo ugly! Gold is definitley not what people are wearing these days. plus I agree with the post above- i would totally buy a replica watch of the one he was wearing in the film. that is soo much cooler then something so juvenile in nature as this watch
I also have to ask… Do you guys get any sorta perks to giving bias reviews of products? I mean- a crap watch is a crap watch i dont even have to hold the watch to tell that.
Just got my watch in the mail today. Even with so many negative reviews here, I must say it looks nice, especially with a coat and tie, as I wear every weekday. None of the previous Star Trek watches I have purchased could be worn with a suit.
If you are a fan and you want something that doesn’t look like a toy, this is it. If you are looking for something to increase in general value or look like a Rolex, this is not for you.
I like it.
do the hands illuminate in the dark thank you
I’m so glad I came across this sight, I collect everything Star Trek!!!! I also found a new Star Trek watch that I found on Amazon.com last week while browsing – looks super nice and it’s limited edition!!