blink85

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[MTP M305D] in c/watches@style.land
[–] blink85@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

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[Seagull 1963] My cheapest watch, and also the one that has been receiving the most compliments. (i.imgur.com)
 
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[Casio] Help me understand the value proposition of high end G Shocks. (alien.top)
 

I'm referring to the MTG and MRG models. I've never held one before so I can't make a judgement. There are a few that caught my eye as I was browsing through the web, but I'm struggling to convince myself to buy an MTG instead of, say, a Christopher Ward, or get an MRG instead of a Tudor.

In fact, while it being way more expensive, I can sort of see the value proposition of an MRG. It has the iconic G Shock digital aesthetic, but housed in a top tier case.

But the MTG, it feels like it's trying look like an analogue watch, but for the price point, is it justifiable to pick that over a proper mechanical Hamilton, Christopher Ward, or even heck, a PRX?

Is there something I'm missing in these watches? Because they're clearly really popular and I really love the look on some of them, but it feels insane to be paying those prices for a G Shock, when their base models actually do the same anyway. Cheers.

[Recommendation Request] Tudor Pelagos 39 vs Tudor Black Bay 58 vs (used) Omega Planet Ocean 600M 39.5 in c/watches@style.land
[–] blink85@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Personally, I find the Pelagos 39 to be one of the best daily watches in that price range. The design and colours are so safe, so boring that it goes well with anything and everything. I own one and I love it, allows me to explore more interesting and unorthodox pieces knowing that I'll always have something safe to come back to.

[Discussion] What is the average price you're willing to pay for a watch? in c/watches@style.land
[–] blink85@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I don't really care about prices. I just buy whatever I like when the itch hits, as long as I have the means for it at that time.

My first watch was actually my most expensive, it cost me about $5000. Then I got a PRX Powermatic 35mm and a couple of G Shocks. And now I'm looking at some $300 Seiko's and microbrands alongside an $8000 chronograph 😂