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

I regret my Oris big crown pointer date. I’ve worn it maybe 5 times since I bought it almost 2 years ago. I wish I had that money back. I have four watches that I love. A Rolex submariner, a Rolex date, a Marathon arctic GSAR, and a mechanical Hamilton field watch. The first two I inherited, and I purchased the latter two.

I caught the watch buying bug and also picked up a Ball watch, a Longines, and the Oris. I managed to sell the Longines, for a significant loss. I still occasionally wear the Ball, but I truly regret the Oris. It looks old fashioned and I find the dial hard to read.

I wished I’d listened when people said be careful about getting sucked in and buying too many watches.

Beware my tale. I suspect our numbers are legion.

[–] NoSocials5702@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I had the same experiences as you with the Oris but I only gave it three or four weeks before I knew that the romance was over.

The worst part about it was I must have tried it on six or seven times at the AD before pulling the trigger. Even when you think you're sure, you're not.

In reverse, I tried on the Seiko speed timer over 10 times and was convinced that I could never love it because of the solar dials. And then one drunken evening I pulled the trigger and the only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. Such a fabulous size.