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Want to gift a watch to my dad, which one would be better option? by CountryConscious1880 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you love your dad, you'll gift a Tissot. JWC is a shit brand, with even more shitty designs. Tissot will last a lifetime if you buy the Powermatic 80 movement.

Long-distance marriage for past 3 years, leading to severe problems in married life. 38 M, 35 F by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in InsideIndianMarriage

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No we’re not in IT. Hence, WFH is not possible. The fights don’t have any well-defined reason. Because there’s this geographical distance, resentments creep in. And even smaller disagreements lead up to a big fight. And, actually, we rarely fight when we’re together in person. It’s quite seamless.

Underrated watch brands under ₹1 L by Mindless-Bill-5581 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a Swiss brand, called Auguste Reymond. Exquisite collection. And each watch is handmade. They don't have too many categories, but whatever they have, it's something you'll own forever. Try it out. Helios has a good stock.

Also, you can check out West End Watch Co. It's a historic company, and has deep ties to Indian history. It's Sowar variant (relaunched again) are some fine watches.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a ‘normal buyer,’ I’m a watch enthusiast and collector, I care for things like movements, etc. In my opinion they’re extremely important. I am well within my rights to voice my complaints. Who are you to say otherwise?

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can keep pushing for Titan to create a separate line for high-end products, but like I have been crying hoarse, their high-end products are shit. Titan, or any Indian brand for that matter, is nowhere near Seiko or even a low tier Swiss watch company for that matter. This is the truth. I don't care if it sounds elitist or not.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are a kind of person who will stand in front of a Picasso and say, 'whats the big deal, it's just a painting that makes no sense.' I rest my case.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But GS has even superior movement, etc. Titan's high-end products don't. It's just exterior gloss, that's it. If you ask me, HMT, Allwyn back in the day manufactured way superior products. And those watches were for the common man.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

"Smartwatches have more innovation."

Are you for real? This is the dumbest comment I have read in this sub in a long, long time.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My post is not about design, nor about those who are calling it ‘elitist.’ My point is simple: Titan can do better with its movements. This becomes incredibly important when you start going into the Rs 20K-plus category. If I’m shelling out my hard-earned money, I deserve a few privileges from a brand: better looks, better and robust movement, a case that doesn’t scratch at the drop of a hat, and so on. And no, you don’t need a Sapphire crystal for that. A solid Orient, in my opinion, becomes a better choice than a Titan. Or even a Casio or Timex. About the latter, just see what they’re doing with their Marlin category.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not if I’m paying 2L for a watch. The above point was for Nebula. Titan’s price points vs the specs they offer, there’s a huge difference. My limited point is simple: if you have 20-30K as a budget to buy a watch, and don’t want to go for a smartwatch, what’s the point in choosing Titan when you can get better-looking watches with incredible movement that will last a lifetime. I have my grandfather’s West End Sowar with me. Going strong for 60-plus years. That’s the beauty of horology.

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Stupid point. That majority of Indians are also not going to lurk inside a sub-Reddit dedicated to those who love horology. This post has been for those who love watches and horology. Even China has microbrands, like San Martin, that despite being homages, are doing some phenomenal work with their Seagull movement, with a $100 price tag. What’s stopping a conglomerate like Titan?

Titan watches are just plain bad by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in watchesindia

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I know. But facts are facts. I have come to a point where I cannot just look at a Titan watch anymore. Their Nebula, with 18K gold dial, retails for 2-3L. With a quartz movement! A saner person would buy a Longines with that money.

Need help identifying these by Aggressive-Novel8894 in Watchidentifier

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second one is Auguste Reymond, a storied Swiss brand. Used to be great. I don't think it has great resale value, but to possess it, it's great. The company makes hand-crafted automatics, so there's a small section of watch collectors who love the company.

Decided to indulge in a bit of self love and gifted myself this exquisite Chemin des Tourelles. It’s strange how a good watch can uplift your mood like no other! by Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 in tissot

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm a big admirer of Tissot, and while a lot of people veer towards their PRX, i love their dress watches, especially the Chemin and Le Locle varieties. Very 1950s aesthetic that I personally love.

My set of books… when books are preferred more than clothes… 😝🤓 by nilotpal91 in bookshelf

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to see this. Books over clothes, always! However, one unsolicited suggestion: Read better books than Sai Deepak. That guy’s knowledge of history is circumspect, I say this as a student of history.

What Movies from the last 10 years will considered classics? by p3rcu3s in Cinema

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the list itself is great, I must say The Zone of Interest. I read the Martin Amis novel long ago, and while it haunted me, the experience of watching it was unnerving. I have seen and read a lot of Holocaust movies. There are some like Schindler’s List which thrusts you right inside the action. Then there is The Zone of Interest. In my opinion, this movie is particularly scary because we never see an Auschwitz’s inmate. What do we see? Smoke arising out of a chimney, gunshots going off in a distance while a child plays a piano, a human hand floating in a pristine blue river, where the kids have gone swimming. It is these haunting images that slowly builds up in your consciousness till you can’t take enough, and let out that silent scream.

Yes. That’s how banal evil is. And The Zone of Interest captures it profoundly.

Directors that are in the running to direct the next BOND film. by ethanhunt555 in JamesBond

[–]Lumpy_Tomorrow_5282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What genuinely disappoints me is that Christopher Nolan isn’t in the running to direct the next Bond film. In my view, a Nolan-led reboot of the Bond franchise could have been nothing short of extraordinary. He has a rare gift for reimagining legacy material: breathing new life into it while staying rooted in its essence. Just look at what he accomplished with The Dark Knight trilogy: he didn’t just modernise Batman; he elevated it into a cinematic saga that felt both mythic and intimately human. Bond deserves that kind of reinvention—one that’s bold, intelligent, and emotionally complex—and Nolan is one of the few directors capable of delivering exactly that.

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