- The trifecta of horological shite !
Britt “ I purchased my FP Journe at retail” Pearce, Adrian “5k is entry level” Barker and “Harrison “ I’ll just show you my face and not the watch for the entire video” Brown. I also hate the mad...
893 points685 comments5 d ago
- AP bros are more embarrassing than Rolex Bros
100k spend to just to get on a wait list 😂😂😂
255 points149 comments6 d ago
- Watch collecting is not a hobby. It’s pure consumerism.
If your "hobby" requires no talent, no creativity, and zero effort other than spending money, it’s not a hobby. It’s consumerism. Watchmakers have a hobby. Watch collectors just have shopping...
234 points208 comments4 d ago
- There is a Best Layout: it's Two Hands and a Date Wheel
Seconds hands are pointless. Two hands is too spartan and makes a piece strictly jewlery. Other complications add very little and increase case height which is a cardinal sin. It's okay, you can...
226 points147 comments4 d ago
- Just get a fake Rolex if you want one. Literally no one else cares
Seriously I couldn't give a damn about someone else wearing a rep watch. Do what you want with your money. While you're there get an LV bag I can't see anyone giving half a shit.
200 points361 comments2 d ago
- Anything over $1000 is not "Entry Level"
There are plenty of watches below $1000 that are beautiful, mechanically interesting, and high quality. If you want to get into watches, you don't need to spend much imo.
166 points167 comments7 d ago
- Being outed as a watch enthusiast is one of my worst nightmares
I am ashamed that I have been swept into the consumerist world of watches. Purchasing things is not an interesting hobby. I hope to never disclose this interest in real life. The impression I hope...
164 points142 comments11 h ago
- Christopher Ward didn’t necessarily stop making homages. They just got better at convincing enthusiasts to call them design influences.
So where exactly is the line between homage and originality? And would we be as forgiving if the same watches had a San Martin logo on the dial? Christopher Ward might have pulled off one of the...
153 points106 comments5 d ago
- Rolex now have a wait list for the wait list 😂😂😂
Chuffers keep on chuffing
151 points131 comments2 d ago
- Reddit is right in the middle of the inverted Rolex bell curve
149 points144 comments4 d ago