I have a milestone birthday coming up and have just begun the recon mission on finding a piece that will complement, but not directly compete with anything I currently have. Not into overly dressy or rectangular watches. 39-43mm range under $10k. No Rolex, I’ve had a few and I didn’t like the attention they got. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

  • whutchamacallit@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t own one but I’ve heard your friends with less wealth will give you shit for it and your friends with more wealth will say oh you got that reference? Why didn’t you get _____, it’s way more classy.

    Kind of a lose lose. Whether that’s true or not I don’t know. Personally I want an old vintage oyster as they are only around $2k but it’s what’s held me back…

    • Logical_Half_1135@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I suppose this is very much a case of your mileage may vary, but I have a Datejust 36 with a smooth bezel and have never received any type of comments one way or the other. Most people don’t even notice it.

    • Jerseybz@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I personally don’t give a shit what other people think about my watch. I didn’t buy it to impress anyone.

    • Attila_22@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Sounds like a lot of insecurity to me. Loads of friends in my circle wear watches from Rolex to Orient or Moonswatch. People may comment or casually ask questions/ask to try on but there’s no real judgement.

      Work is a different story though, mostly it’s fine but when meeting clients probably a good idea to keep the Rolex at home

    • grneal@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Buy what you want. Who cares what other people think or say? Screw em.