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: I guess I realized these high end watches are
: for the most part jewelery, but again, I
: viewed the some of the higher as paying for
: a better(higher quality) case and band, than

You talk about that like they are two different things -- they are not. The better case and bracelet *is* the basis for the jewelry value. Higher quality materials, finer workmanship and greater long term durability are what makes the watch fine jewelry.

: as such would expect it to outlast the
: $100 by many years also?

If cared for properly, yes. A good watch like an OMEGA can last you 20-50 years or more. Also the odds of getting service and parts many decades later are pretty high. Watches in the $100 range are less likely to be possible -- or even worthwhile -- to repair after they are 10 years old.

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