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[–] AllonzeeLV@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

Then you find out those "superior" multi thousands of dollars watches require regular service and tuning.

Literally a pointless pit for people with more money than they know what to do with to dump it in.

[–] bilboswaggings@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 years ago

I mean how else are you supposed to remind yourself you are rich, ofc you need a biweekly watch tuning appointment

[–] Danksy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

No one sane is arguing that an expensive mechanical watch is better at telling the time than a cheap quartz watch. If you want accuracy, don't buy a rolex.

Personally, I think a fancy watch is more comparable to buying an art piece. A painting is not "superior" just because it portraits its subject with more accuracy. Similarly, a watch is not "superior" if it tells the time with more accuracy.

I wear a watch because I like the watch. I like a mechanical watch with an open back so I can look at the gears turning inside. I like the attention to detail in the design. I like how the little hour indicators are polished to a mirror finish. For me, it is a piece of jewelry, that also tells the time.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

They actually go up in value though. Go look at Rolex Submariners on eBay, the old ones cost more than the new ones. They're also very beautiful.

[–] LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago

Good Lord. It's fashion, and nearly all of them retain value and can be resold.

I know it's not cool like building a 4k USD computer with flashy lights but cut them a break.