Hey guys, I intend to get a sub $1-2k mechanical watch for my next purchase. Currently have the following watches in my collection the past few years:
[Rolex Batman 116710BLNR]
[Rolex Explorer 214270]
[G shock DW5600 and Frogman]
I’m strongly considering getting independent micro watch brands as I like unique designs. Unfortunately, I don’t have much tactile and user experience with watches using off-the-shelf movements (ETA,Sellita, Miyota, etc). And I intend to use it as a mechanical beater since it will be a lot cheaper than my Rolexes and I’ll feel a lot safer wearing it on certain occasions due to its $1-2k price tag.
The watches I’ve narrowed down, are between:
[Studio Underd0g 02series field watch]
[Christopher Ward The Twelve]
Been holding off my next watch purchase for the past 1.5 years due to anxiety of handling Sellita movements over a significant period of time, as a naturally heavy-handed guy.
What I like about off the shelf watch movements, is that they are easily serviceable/replaced. However, is this something that’s done often? Should they be considered as ‘disposable’ watches since such movements tend to be on the lower cost spectrum? Is it worthwhile to service/fix ETA/Sellita/Miyota?
Thanks, trying to muster more confidence in going ahead with my next watch purchase. Any other advice/watch recommendation is most welcome.
Buy watches that you wear, not watches that wear you (I.e. own watches that are versatile so that their wrist time are not limiting)