Watches you've tried on in store the most without actually pulling the trigger.
Just curious! I'm visiting a city with an actual brick and mortar watch shop and I'm planning on trying on a few Bulovas.
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Zac
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Lately it’s the Longines Conquest 2023 for me.
Probably this one. Wasn't sure I wanted something dressy. Decided I didn't.
These……. One will be coming home in the next 12 months…..
The watch I've probably tried on the most without actually buying is definitely the Tudor Black Bay 58.
First time I tried it on I fell in love.
Next time I tried it, it was.. ok.
Tried it on again, this time on the fabric strap, and that felt horribly cheap.
Tried it on again a year later, to see if - maybe - my tastes had changed postively toward the watch. They hadn't.
Tried it on six weeks ago. Still don't want one.
That's not to say it's not a great watch. It's just not a great watch for me. I'm pretty certain on that now. Probably.
The Aqua Terra. Must have tried that thing in all sorts of colours at least on 5 different occasions. I still think that I will get one ... some day ... the 38mm with the rubber is my current favourite.
Santos
Tried on lots of oris and lots of Seiko and never bought any. Just got my first seiko and it was used and I'd never tried it on. Trying on a watch for me is a curse.
The watch I've probably tried on the most without actually buying is definitely the Tudor Black Bay 58.
First time I tried it on I fell in love.
Next time I tried it, it was.. ok.
Tried it on again, this time on the fabric strap, and that felt horribly cheap.
Tried it on again a year later, to see if - maybe - my tastes had changed postively toward the watch. They hadn't.
Tried it on six weeks ago. Still don't want one.
That's not to say it's not a great watch. It's just not a great watch for me. I'm pretty certain on that now. Probably.
Just goes to show how valuable trying the watch on before buying is. I just tried on my first Seiko diver and was shocked by the bezel action. I understand what people mean by spongey now!
The new Tag Heuer Carrera glass box in blue. It’s absolutely stunning in person and the size is just right for me. But £5.6k…
Rolex via the AD - but still on the waiting list 🤣🤣🤣🤣