Danny:-
To my surprise, the salesman wouldn't shift - it was take it or leave it.
I'm surprised that you weren't politely yet firmly shown to the door with directions to the bazaar, Danny! You weren't dealing with any old hobbledehoy, I'll have you know, but a proud employee of the Société des Montres West End SA of Geneva, who introduced the Incabloc anti shock system of Mr Braunschweig.
Of course, we do produce the alternative Sowar brand, that Sir may find, ahem, slightly more affordable? I believe Sir belongs to the Flying Cavalry? The brand is very popular within the cavalry, and was I believe highly recommended by Lawrence of Arabia...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_Watch_Co.