I promise, I’m not a spy from Citizen. I’m just a curious guy who is new to the hobby. I often watch YouTube videos about watches and it’s very common to see “10 AFFORDABLE WATCHES YOU MUST BUY!” or a Teddy Bulbasaur video that says “This watch is super affordable & has an entry level price point” then the watch is $595. Hell, right now I’m watching a video about Citizen & the list is saying affordable is under $1000. My limit currently is $250 for a watch. MAYBE, if I save for a bit I’ll raise it to 300. (Disclaimer: I’m in Japan so $250 goes much further. I have a Seiko 5 cement for $120ish.)

I know we all come from different backgrounds and have different financial situations. “Affordable” for you may not be affordable for me. That is perfectly fine. I’m just very curious as when collections are shown in this sub, I like to Google the watch. Often times it’s a multi thousand dollar watch.

Thank you all & I’m looking forward to hearing your stories.

  • trifectaNectarine@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I started my watch collection journey about 3 years ago. Started with Casio, then Seiko. My next step will be Baume et Mercier. They are underrated, and their movements are right inline with the big names. I love their vintage watches. There new stuff does not appeal to me as much as their old watches. I’m willing to pay $3-4K on one of their limited edition pieces. After Baume, I will go Panerai. The glory watch for me is a Beach Daytona.