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.
ROFL, yeah, that “Teddy Bulbasaur” guy seems to have made a name for himself in the online world discussing watches! That said, since you’re based in Japan and new to the hobby (welcome!), I would check out what you have in the domestic market first and find reasonably priced ones that are exclusively available in your country. Look at what Casio, Seiko, and Citizen have to offer to start for under $500. At least they all pay attention to details and craftsmanship like the mainstream luxury brands do. Best of luck in the hunt, and beware of the haters on this channel who try to ruin it for the rest of us!