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Unnecessary luxury choice problem. (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by coolmultitool@lemmy.world to c/watches@lemmy.ml

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I wanted a Rolex yellow OP when it came out, waited for a year for it but then it got discontinued. I changed my 'reservation' to a DJ41 green mint. Waited 2 years for that and I guess the market cooled and I'm allowed to buy one. But should I? I really have a hard time struggling to know if I want the watch because I like it, or just because I've waited so long for it and it was a very wanted item during the pandemic. It might be a bit too big for me, but it's a sturdy good watch, but it might be too flashy, but it's a classic, but it's a lot of money... Anyways I still have a few days to decide. Not sure if there's a solution to make a choice I won't feel icky about later on. "Should/shouldn't have gotten it".

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[–] SoJB@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Personally I’d rather take an Omega Seamaster AT or Grand Seiko Shunbun, plus a nice vacation with family, and still have money leftover lol.

Which is exactly what I did, twice.

If you love the watch, you love the watch. Maybe get a nice replica for about $400 so you can decide if you want to commit. Don’t just google it if you do this, there are dedicated communities to guide you.

Also the wildly colored dial trend is rapidly going out of fashion. But you can’t really go wrong with a fluted DJ.

[–] coolmultitool@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Love GS (omiwatari) but not a big seamasterfan. Also no replica. Nothing against it but I'd feel fake myself personally. I agree with the novelty colors and watches. Good for the cheap ones but expensive novelties isn't for my wallet. Loving the classics.