Dark1000

I don't know if it's a dud. The sales are obviously not going to be as high as with the Moonswatch, but without any inside knowledge, there's no way of knowing. They could certainly have met or exceeded expectations.

However, I suspect that you are at least in the right direction. They aren't heavily promoted in the stores during the most important sales period of the year. The Simpsons donut watch is all over the Swatch stores I've see , with the Blancpain collection off in the corner with the rest of the regular Swatches. They clearly aren't leading with it for Christmas, and we're only a couple of months on.

Watch YouTubers and hobbyists aren't the general public, and that's where Swatch lives.

If they want me to save them the burden of association with FP Journe, they'll need to pay up!

They likely just don't know the details. It's all second- or third-hand rumour to them too.

Anyone got one of those Chronomètre Bleu watches to dispose of? I'll save you the social stigma of wearing it.

Beautiful choice! I especially love the color

It sucks when you find out you have expensive taste 😂

Wait for your next trip I guess? For what it's worth, I like the model in person. It's probably their best looking one.

Personally, I'd think twice about it and wait a little longer before deciding. I get the appeal of the smaller size, but the original is iconic, and that aesthetic does not hold for the reduced. The proportions are totally different, it's not half the watch that the original is. There's a reason they are so much cheaper.

They're all pretty nice, but I'd advise trying them all on first. IYou'll especially want to check the Santos and Omega for sizing and the Monaco for the general feel. The Monaco looks and feels huge, and I hate how it looks, even though I thought I'd like it from photos.

The Koue, easily. The cushion case shape is elegant, with a little sporty touch. The Baltic has a nice vintage look too, but the bezel comes off a little thick in comparison. Readability is far superior. Actually, it's not even close. I can't comment on the movement though, no idea what it is.

Retail prices won't go down, but ADs will offer discounts, depending on the brand/model.

That's a good hot take, but one I completely disagree with.

Most "watch YouTubers" completely ignore the existence of Chinese brands, even when they produce original designs. Jody, and a few others that are doing the same thing, shine a light on an area that is totally ignored and unknown by the broader market. He provides product reviews for watches that you can't see in person and are the most attainable for people. Most people can't afford or don't want to pay more than an AliExpress price for a watch, especially if you think globally. Jody is providing a valuable service.

Also, Doxa is basically a fake Swiss company that makes Chinese watches. The AliExpress versions are pretty much the same thing. Doxa just owns the IP for the designs and brand, which they bought after the original company went belly up. It doesn't have anything to do with the original Doxa. There are many companies like it.

It's cool but just has niche appeal imo. The fixed lugs make it far less versatile than the original Pelagos and make it feel a bit bigger too. I'd much rather have a cheaper version where you can swap between an awesome bracelet, leather straps, natos, or anything else. It's actually not even close.