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[Question] What watches do you regret buying and why? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Inconsistencyguy@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Hi guys, the question is simple, I am trying to learn from your mistakes because I don't have money to make my own.
And I thought we could share some stories too.

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[–] ScienceOwnsYourFace@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Novelty watches. I think the going term on this sub is "fashion watches", but to me novelty makes more sense.

Anyway, most of these I don't actually enjoy owning. I think it's because in your hands they are waaaaay less quality than the advertising makes them look.

Prime example is the kojima productions watch they released last year. I loved the look online, but actually wearing it, winding it, does not feel good at all. It's pretty low quality, even for a miyota movement. Also, I learned from this watch I hate not having a second hand. 600 in the world but it's not something I think matters at all.

Another example is Mr Jones watches. The rotor makes a funny jingle jangle noise and it just feels and looks way more cheap than you'd think.

I learned that many people could appreciate these, but I don't like them at all. I just need to stick to pilot/field/dive watches and things that I seem to personally enjoy more. I need a watch to feel high quality to enjoy it.

[–] zolotvok@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Happy cakeday!