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Watch Brands you won’t buy from again?
Well after 10+ years of off and on I’ve decided to stop buying Invicta. I’ve probably had spent at least $3-7k on them. Yeah I know I was on the koolaid kick. I have nothing against the brand I’ve even defended them at times. But when they keep making the same oversized watches with questionable designs that’s a dealbreaker. Invicta sometimes surprises me and other times has my head scratching. Like they’re more than capable of making high quality watches look at the brand in the early to mid 2000s. I believe the CEO got greedy, push out as much overpriced/oversized watches and see what sticks.
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I'm trying very VERY hard not to buy a Citizen or Seiko. I just have so many I need to move to something else. Also I will not buy a homage brands at all. I feel like I would open pandora's box, I'm still trying very hard but I know I might fall one day.
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I've never had a Swatch. I kind of wanted one when they first came out (fads, amirite?), but didn't feel like a plastic watch was worth what they were asking.
Now, I feel like I can get a microbrand with he same or better specs and support a small business rather than a conglomerate.
For my answer, I'm going to exclude some 'brands' I've bought that no one has ever really heard of.
As far as watch brands I've purchased, Invicta comes closest to never buy again status. It's not because I don't like them, I just want better watches now. But if they made a watch of a type/style I didn't already have & I really liked, I'd probably buy one; as long as the price & specs lined up.
And yes, my two comments on this post seem to be opposed to each other, but my relationship with watches & my budget is complicated. LOL
I'll never buy a Smiths again.
For my answer, I'm going to exclude some 'brands' I've bought that no one has ever really heard of.
As far as watch brands I've purchased, Invicta comes closest to never buy again status. It's not because I don't like them, I just want better watches now. But if they made a watch of a type/style I didn't already have & I really liked, I'd probably buy one; as long as the price & specs lined up.
And yes, my two comments on this post seem to be opposed to each other, but my relationship with watches & my budget is complicated. LOL
I’m in the same boat. Way more better watches in the same price range.
I'll never buy a Smiths again.
Interesting May I ask how come? I’ve never owned one.
I've never had a Swatch. I kind of wanted one when they first came out (fads, amirite?), but didn't feel like a plastic watch was worth what they were asking.
Now, I feel like I can get a microbrand with he same or better specs and support a small business rather than a conglomerate.
Yeah I bought the original Sistem51 over 10 years when I didn’t have much money and I didn’t know anything about watches other than I didn’t want to replace another battery.
For me it’s Citizen. I’ve tried a few of their watches now and I’d still say that if anyone else wants one they should go for it, but they just don’t work for me. I don’t know why, the quality is fine for the price you pay but I just get them out them in my watch box and then never wear them. But I got to ask @Catskinner why not Smiths? Just recently got their Commander and I love it. Is it the way they sell them by limiting production numbers to keep interest up, or is it an issue with the watches themselves? Just curious.
Interesting May I ask how come? I’ve never owned one.
Because of the purchase experience which is simply terrible. You can look at some of my older posts about my Smiths Everest and read the comments to see for yourself that my experience was not unique and that there were even worse cases.
Because of the purchase experience which is simply terrible. You can look at some of my older posts about my Smiths Everest and read the comments to see for yourself that my experience was not unique and that there were even worse cases.
Gotcha
Oh of course, I have a few.
Swiss Legends
Invicta
Borealis
Swatch
Unimatic. I am disappointed in the build quality, especially after the rave reviews. I sent it in 5 weeks ago for repair and have heard nothing other than the usual “we will check with the lab.” Lab?
Merkur
Nice designs and good quality but awful customer service when there's an issue.
Not a brand, but I will never buy another new watch again. Used is way cheaper and everything gets scratched pretty much as soon as I wear it.
For me it's Boldr. I love micro brands, and maybe it's just this particular model (Venture w/white dial). I thought of this as a tool watch. But there is nothing about this watch that feels substantial, like a tool.