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

submitted 10 months 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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[–] lucky5150@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

100% the Omega MoonSwatch. I love Omega, probably my favorite brand. I also love space, and in theory (marketing), I loved the idea of a unique watch for each planet. Seemed like an inexpensive way to add an interesting piece.

I don't remember what I spent, but I think it was $1,000 at the height of the price gouging.

I was instantly disappointed with the quality. I don't know what I was thinking. I tend to like heavy weighted automatic watches. This is a super lightweight (plastic) quartz movement.

I bought the Saturn cause I thought it just looked the most unique. And most of my watches are SS and / or black, so I thought brown would be a nice alternative,

All that being said. I'd actually buy another. Like the black or grey ones. As a beater watch if I could get one for less than 250

[–] Master7Chief@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It's not a beater though. No water resistance, a painted bezel and the crystal scratches from the puffs of air.

However, I like it. I have a Pluto and I bought it as a fun watch to drink beer with friends and it has this relaxed vibe.