I promise, I’m not a spy from Citizen. I’m just a curious guy who is new to the hobby. I often watch YouTube videos about watches and it’s very common to see “10 AFFORDABLE WATCHES YOU MUST BUY!” or a Teddy Bulbasaur video that says “This watch is super affordable & has an entry level price point” then the watch is $595. Hell, right now I’m watching a video about Citizen & the list is saying affordable is under $1000. My limit currently is $250 for a watch. MAYBE, if I save for a bit I’ll raise it to 300. (Disclaimer: I’m in Japan so $250 goes much further. I have a Seiko 5 cement for $120ish.)

I know we all come from different backgrounds and have different financial situations. “Affordable” for you may not be affordable for me. That is perfectly fine. I’m just very curious as when collections are shown in this sub, I like to Google the watch. Often times it’s a multi thousand dollar watch.

Thank you all & I’m looking forward to hearing your stories.

  • LucianGrove@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I could see myself buying a 1k euro watch. Maybe even up to 2k, if truly captures me. But the one I am wearing cost me 300 and I am very aware that instead of one expensive watch I could have 3 or 4 more in this class.

    I would never spend more than 500 on a modern retro design watch. It would have to be something contemporary that is not stuck in the past.