F**k You watches
Do you own a f**k you watch? These are the watches that go against the narrative. They prick the bubble of delusion and poke a finger in the eye of elitism. There are quite a few that I can mention:
Invicta
Yeah, the watch that so many people love to hate. Yes they're big. Yes, they're gaudy. Their best selling watches are often homages. Yes they are heavily "discounted" against MSRP, and yes, the build quality can be sketchy. But you know what? I think they've had more impact on the watch world than everyone thinks. They have a never-ending well of imaginative designs. They are the ones who led the way on larger watches. So many people don't get the fun aspect of their ethos. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Nothing says "f**k you" like an Invicta.
Moonswatch
Oh the fanboys were up in arms about this one... "How dare they cheapen the hallowed watch that went to the moon?"... "Swatch group has destroyed Omega!!!".... "I bet it's knocked hundreds of pounds off the resale value of my Ed White" It didn't cheapen the brand, it elevated it, and its clear that this was a way of elevating the real Speedmaster Professional ahead of them going up to the next level when it comes to accuracy and finishing. F**k you, elitists snobs!
Hublot
So what if they lose a ton of money once they go out of the door? If you like it, buy it. Resale value is for breadheads. The only people who really hate these watches are gobshite grey market dealers who can't make money out of them. F**k you Nico.
So, do you own a f**k you watch? What have I missed? Let's see what you've got. Only for fun.
I got my first mechanical watch in 1976 as a boy. I broke it within a year (over wound it). Then after many Casio years, I rediscovered mechanical watches. Still have a couple of quartz watches, thoug...
People seem to really hate my big Breitlings that mean no harm
People seem to really hate my big Breitlings that mean no harm
The only thing I have against Breitling is the size. But that's me, not them. They're making money, so they must be doing something right.
Not bad - A little big for me, but I like the Chinese characters on the side.
The only thing I have against Breitling is the size. But that's me, not them. They're making money, so they must be doing something right.
Lol I get that! The size is what draws me to the brand. I was wearing 36mm Rollies in the 1980s when I was shopping for my first perpetual (AP Royal Oak, hugely over rated in my opinion) the agent decided to wholesale Breitling which were 38-42mm at the time, I was hooked for the next 40 years. The AP was ok but I wanted fun!
Best
J
I have an invicta pro driver. Not really in your face, very conservative for them. But, you do get invicta engraved in the side of the case.
I have an invicta pro driver. Not really in your face, very conservative for them. But, you do get invicta engraved in the side of the case.
Yes, I've got one, too. it's the 9094, which is the blue dial with the Seamaster style bezel. All things considered, it's a good watch for the price and got me into mechanical watches.
I’m starting to secretly suspect Pagani Design is actually the most punk rock brand going for how much it causes annoyance in some people, whilst also being liked by others. I have three now.
(This may, or may not, be serious.)
I’m starting to secretly suspect Pagani Design is actually the most punk rock brand going for how much it causes annoyance in some people, whilst also being liked by others. I have three now.
(This may, or may not, be serious.)
That quartz speedy homage is quite tempting.
That quartz speedy homage is quite tempting.
I saw someone else reviewing one on here (the fauxtina variant with the sandwich dial) and then the one I have came up on eBay — got it for about fifty quid, and then was really pleasantly surprised by the lume and the way the bracelet from my Pagani 1667 diver fit it.
Also, speedy alike, but no penis at twelve. There is a triangle though. There’s probably some Freud thing happening.
(Edit: Just to say I like real speedmasters, almost goes without saying. They’re just not in my range, and even if they were, there’s others above them on the list lol. I literally bought it because I wanted a functional tachy for the collection. XD)
Not bad - A little big for me, but I like the Chinese characters on the side.
Where are the Chinese characters?
Where are the Chinese characters?
On the edge:
https://www.watchcrunch.com/ayadai/reviews/sugess-2022-army-force-review-45572
Yea i got the mission to the moon and saturn. I guess that means im not getting any spèedmaster anytime soon...
Yea i got the mission to the moon and saturn. I guess that means im not getting any spèedmaster anytime soon...
Never say never....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs
Apple watch
The Slow Jo 04…
- It’s square-ish
- it’s round-ish
- it’s quartz
- it’s all PVD gold
- it’s a single hand 24-hr dial
- midnight is at the 6 o’clock position…
Hi Ryan,
Old school big watches for old guys, what is better!
Best,
J
I have quite some variation in my collection, appreciating both small and large watches. My smallest is 23mm across (granted, it is a squareish case) and largest being 42mm.
I have tried on some of Breitling's larger pieces and they fit me just fine. I'd probably be able to rock a 45mm Avenger. Hopefully...
I don't know how much this fits the bill, but 42mm across, insanely thick, and Baumgartner pin-pallet movement under the dial is probably not to everyone's taste.
The only shot I have showing off its thickness is one before I cleaned it. Don't mind the half-century-old gunk...
There's also this...
Ah yes, a wristclock
I have a few 😂
Influencer hype
Ridiculous shape & unwearable
Time telling is secondary
People seem to really hate my big Breitlings that mean no harm
That's about 95% of my collection are "fuck you" watches then.
Yes yes but it's a beauty! I've never seen one from the Chinese House of Gustav Becker.
We like, we like!
Yes 🤣
Great looking Hublot.
I don't know how much this fits the bill, but 42mm across, insanely thick, and Baumgartner pin-pallet movement under the dial is probably not to everyone's taste.
The only shot I have showing off its thickness is one before I cleaned it. Don't mind the half-century-old gunk...
There's also this...
Who needs a stinkin watch when you can have a whole clock on your wrist?? At least for now, this is officially my favorite watch on WatchCrunch.
My ‘Rollie Revenge’ watch. My way of saying F U to Rolex.
Some company that calls itself Roll X or something is making "homages" of these in Switzerland.
I’m starting to secretly suspect Pagani Design is actually the most punk rock brand going for how much it causes annoyance in some people, whilst also being liked by others. I have three now.
(This may, or may not, be serious.)
Glad you like them. But beware of that new brand Pagani Design Design. They make homages of Pagani watches.
Thanks a lot, I have heard of Sugess. And I would have thought they just made up the name "Gustav Becker".
Who needs a stinkin watch when you can have a whole clock on your wrist?? At least for now, this is officially my favorite watch on WatchCrunch.
A tower clock is next
Gangsta!
This was a gift to me so I still got it just changed the strap a bit more decent than before.