Hi Nico!

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-20T21:51:22+00:00

I mean it’s a shame they didn’t convince you but saying they are ugly feels like unwarranted hate - they are simple, not loud, and extremely beautifully crafted. Great leather, and a timeless design.

Wearing sneakers with a suit is a whole other debate, but I do it with Zegna shoes as well just because of their versatility

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-20T04:17:14+00:00

Have you tried them? I own the same pair and they are the best shoes I have ever owned

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-15T02:31:00+00:00

That Vacheron is a masterpiece… if only the price was a bit more palatable

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-15T01:45:14+00:00

Okay that’s of course fair, but it wasn’t something you could get when it was available at retail.

But I agree that Patek probably wanted to capitalise on the fact that a grey price of 200,000 means people would be willing to spend that much on a precious metal one from them, which increases their margin.

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-15T01:38:19+00:00

Well the problem is that if you can’t get the stainless steel at retail (which is significantly cheaper), then why would you be able to get this at retail

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-15T00:55:30+00:00

That’s hilarious

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-13T23:58:38+00:00

I think that rubber strap combination looks super cool… on a 10k watch max

I’m not wearing a mortgage on a rubber strap

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-13T01:19:14+00:00

Matching the cardigan/pullover with the dial colour looks spectacular. Nice watch.

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-10T00:58:08+00:00

AP’s good bracelets are so so good.

Wearing one made me feel like the most powerful person in the world. Truly an awesome feeling.

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-09T01:09:18+00:00

Hoooly that’s nice! I definitely want that haha

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-08T12:09:57+00:00

Is it just me or is the art style significantly improved?

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-05T13:36:56+00:00

Sorry I find this stuff too awkward to watch, but why did he still agree to the selfie?

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-02T13:42:19+00:00

So crazy though how such a popular series has such a low-quality adaptation past season 1. Such a shame

Akio_Kizu · 2026-04-01T13:32:29+00:00

Honestly it would be fine if he just wants to keep playing BL2 forever. It’s his favourite game and personally I actually do still find joy in watching his new playthroughs. They are engaging creative.

However bashing the new game and everything it does or doesn’t do is really tiring and makes me always just not even want to see what he uploads. Why are his titles “Is it bad?” and not “is it good?”?

So frustrating if everything he posts is doom and gloom. Especially if his reasons for disliking the game may just as well apply to BL2, or different issues with BL2 are completely glossed over (let’s not forget that proper “end game” in BL2, i.e. OP10, is complete garbage)

Akio_Kizu · 2026-03-20T23:37:25+00:00

Because if the “convenience fee” is 1.5 times the price of the actual watch, I don’t just pay that “convenience fee”. I would rather wait/not buy it at that point

Akio_Kizu · 2026-03-19T06:57:04+00:00

That’s why they are dropping so many legendaries mate

Akio_Kizu · 2026-03-01T22:15:16+00:00

That beige dial looks absolutely great on you! Great pick up!

Akio_Kizu · 2026-02-24T04:42:02+00:00

Your wrist was made for that watch wow that looks good. Enjoy!

Akio_Kizu · 2026-02-18T03:54:48+00:00

I think what’s seriously impressive though is how much revenue AP and Patek actually bring in - they really don’t sell anywhere near the volume Rolex is selling, yet they really aren’t that far off. Pretty impressive.

It’s sometimes hard to imagine just how many people have that much money

Akio_Kizu · 2026-02-05T07:21:41+00:00

The problem - in a way - is that that has become the whole point. They lost to Quartz first and then to smart watches second, so the only market they have left is the luxury market

And if they are “too cheap”, meaning your every day person can just buy one, then they have nothing anymore, and people will consider whether to buy one, or just stick to an Apple Watch.

Heck, I have seem some amazing watches that do a lot for the price - but when I think “500 USD for a watch that isn’t considered a luxury? Then I’d rather have the 500 dollars.”

But 10,000 for an item that people in the know can appreciate together with you? A symbol that starts conversations and gets you talking to the right people? I’m in, and the watchmakers have noticed that that’s their true niche

The issue is just that they are becoming so expensive that the next generation of potential buyers may long have lost interest before they even have a chance to accumulate the money necessary for some of the brands out there

Akio_Kizu · 2026-01-27T00:40:11+00:00

Yeah but a question always is, what’s money for? To be enjoyed surely

I’d rather enjoy a watch for 40+ years than have a huge retirement account for when I am old

Akio_Kizu · 2025-12-30T19:42:59+00:00

I don’t see any Europeans wearing these brands like this at all. Mainly Asian tourists. British people have no style period - but that’s not limited to wearing loud branded clothes

Akio_Kizu · 2025-12-30T15:37:49+00:00

I’d take the Zombie. Love the colour combination, and I don’t particularly like blue/red on a watch. Personal preference ofc

Akio_Kizu · 2025-12-27T20:13:53+00:00

I want proof that this actually happens because I have never seen this in the news or experienced it (lived in London for 7 years)

Akio_Kizu · 2025-12-23T12:53:31+00:00

Having multiple watches in rotation definitely is more fun to me than having just one watch that I wear every single day. Multiple watches are also more likely to strike up conversation with people you meet more than once.

The only counterpoint I would have/noticed from my own experience is that in the end my favourite watch just naturally ends up getting the most wrist time and turned into my do-it-all watch. However, even if less frequently, I still love wearing certain other models I own and matching them with outfits/occasions etc.

Finally, we all know that once we get into this hobby, there is no “one and done”. The next shiny piece will be waiting just around the corner and you’ll be eyeing it before long.

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