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Hot Take (but not really): Stop comparing to Rolex

In response to those enthusiasts and/or collectors that can't stand Rolex and cannot understand why they are priced so "high" or are considered to hav...
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commented on Is anyone familiar with this Tissot and what do you think about off center dials ? ·

Not a fan, kind of looks like a discount Lange 1. I generally like Tissot, but the proportions of this one seem off. The Lange 1 works cuz of the use of the golden ratio/fibonnaci in its design and I don't think Tissot nailed the ratio quite right (probably by design so as to "homage" rather than straight copy).

commented on Rolex secondary market prices are dropping, do you care? ·

True, and to be expected, but it's not as insane/over hyped and has largely normalized out. With some exceptions, of course.

commented on Rolex secondary market prices are dropping, do you care? ·

E: Yes - because now the majority of flippers and investment bros have been flushed out of the watch industry on the whole

commented on They say: Tudor is the poor man’s Rolex. ·

They say you are a moron and merely seeking some sort of validation. We say "Nice watch...congrats!"

commented on Feeling a little guilty. ·

Not a problem, every watch gets a 1-week rotation. Except for instances where I may need to wear a particular style (i.e. dress) for a particular event.

commented on What is the ultimate dresswatch? ·

For Cartier, I'd say Tank Louis. Santos is usually considered to be more on the "sporty" side...for some reason.

commented on Nico Leonard...is shite at ranking watch brands... ·

I took it to mean that they're basically just copying and pumping out derivatives of the same watch (i.e. Speedmaster special editions). He also said that you can't go wrong with Omega and would buy.

That said, he does say some oddball things from time to time...as do we all.