How cheap does a watch have to be to always be worth it?
I paid $40 for this Studsgaard Aviator S0011, which is a 316L steel quartz (Seiko VD53) chronograph, with sapphire coated mineral glass, it features a rotating outer dial.
For me it's already worth it, because I like it. But my question is would you buy it?
Would it change your answer, if it was made by a different brand, like Casio?
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Nicolaj
I am more of a quantity over quality kind of person.
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Would it change your answer, if it was made by a different brand, like Casio?
I’m not too proud to say the brand does matter to me. That said, at $40, most watches are worth it.
I’m not too proud to say the brand does matter to me. That said, at $40, most watches are worth it.
I completely understand. Brands gives us a comfort in what quality we can expect. 😊
Would it change your answer, if it was made by a different brand, like Casio?
No it wouldn’t, because I don’t like date@4.30.
I wouldn't buy it.
Not a fan of slide rule bezels no matter the price/brand.
It might scratch the itch for a Flighty (maaaaybe even a Speedy?), and at $40 it's hard to not take a flyer on.
But, I have goals & limits that make it so I have to pass.
It’s not my cup of tea personally as it’s quartz. However if it had a decent quartz movement I would say it’s certainly worth the $40 if you like the design.
Edit: Seiko quartz. I wouldn’t buy it personally, but I don’t think you can really go wrong here.
In a moment of weakness I might say “I can use anothet gray watch”. But I think I’ll stick to the sale/clearance section! 🤪
Its a Seiko without the branding but better with the internal bezel and sapphire. Bonus points for being far cheaper.
Brand definitely matters, but that watch looks quite nice so yes, I would wear it. Especially at that price. Not every watch needs to be collector worthy.
I completely agree. 😊
No, but that's a product of my age.
I'm 53 & over the years have moved up in tiers (unintended), which means my "base level" has moved up - I'm sure I'm not the only one who has experienced this.
I really don't consider myself to be a watch snob. I buy used because it's cheaper, but anything I've had below £500ish just ends up disappointing & sold on or gifted .
As I said, I'm sure I'm not the only one in this position.
I already have 2 watches from the brand Studsgaard... And yes, you really get quality for the money... So definitely a win win situation if you don't just go for the expensive brands...