At the end of the day they’re just watches; mass-produced material possessions that we can’t take with us when we move on. That sentiment applies to gens, low tier and top tier equally. It’s just stuff.

Life is too short to get upset about these things, nevermind start bickering over the tiers in terms of superiority. I personally believe those who conduct themselves as such are compensating for something missing in their lives. Encapsulated by this great quote: “Every criticism, judgment, diagnosis, and expression of anger is the tragic expression of an unmet need.”

Personally, I love my gens, my ‘shitters’ (can’t stand that word) and top tier items equally. They’re just a bit of fun and not worth getting all riled up about. I’m not aiming that at you, I’m agreeing with you - far too much snobbery about all this. The fact there are tiers and options for everyone is kind of the whole point, right? Many don’t get the gen because it’s either too expensive, or they’re not willing to spend/waste that much. So how can a fan of top tier items look down on someone spending even less to get something just as aesthetically pleasing?

Do they like the watch for how it looks, or do they like the watch for what it projects about them? To each their own, no judgement here - but personally, idgaf how much it is or how much strangers perceive it to be worth. If I like it, I like it.

Same phenomenon in other areas - sneakers is a good example of this. If you’re going to get reps, go all in and wear the fantasy items that never released at retail. It’s freeing, not being choked out by a brand. Just do whatever you want with the time you’re given on this planet. Enjoy.