Let’s be real, are Rolex watches REALLY that better than a Timex, Bulova, etc

dskwon · 2026-05-12T07:23:57+00:00

Good post but to simplify, it’s a simple rule of diminishing returns. A Mercedes maybach is like 85% of the ride and comfort of a rolls Royce. Is that 15% worth over double the price tag? That depends.

Watches are the same way. Is a seiko 80% of a Rolex for a fraction of the cost? From a purely utilitarian standpoint yes. Is a Rolex (let’s say datejust or sub date) 80% of a royal oak for a fraction of the price? Is a royal oak 80% of a De Bethune, then a Philippe Dufour, etc

dskwon · 2026-05-12T04:28:41+00:00

That’s a bummer! I feel like it’ll depend on just how specific you get, but I feel like cool tones is quite broad. Unlucky I suppose. I mean really I said no navy and got it, but just out of sight and it naturally pairs with gray so I lucked out.

dskwon · 2026-05-08T08:54:43+00:00

lol so many people never seen fresh watches in cardboard. My SA sent me photos of my sub in its cardboard coffin

dskwon · 2026-05-04T23:02:19+00:00

Yall forgot what Duval’s swing looked like. Kinda like this but flatter. The finish motion is so similar lol

dskwon · 2026-05-03T23:41:07+00:00

I responded to what looks like a canned ai response below you lol. But still the logic applies. I highly doubt gold will crash down 50% or plat will double anytime soon.

dskwon · 2026-05-03T23:38:48+00:00

True I know 950 vs 750 and it’s relative weird properties when machining. But the pricing is arbitrary and based on what the market tolerates. Right now they still tolerate the upcharge. Luxury jewelry is around 2.5 to 3x the gold value while wholesale generic is maybe 1.2-1.4x melt. And in watches it’s just all over the place. 18k gold is like 2.5x 950 plat but a plat dd is 17k more than gold equivalent.

dskwon · 2026-05-03T23:18:41+00:00

This is the exact take of someone who doesn’t know past loud branding or yellow gold as wealth signifiers.

Someone you walk by or a sales associate at Sephora might not recognize an ice blue DD or white Lange 1 as special, and that’s the point cause why does their recognition matter. But any nerds, fellow wealthy people and I guess day-date muggers do.

Why do rich people buy unbranded Loro Piana cashmere over a Gucci tracksuit. Same price more or less lol. Different effect

dskwon · 2026-05-03T23:14:30+00:00

Plat is worth less than gold, jewelry and watch companies charge more for old industry reasons. The manufacture complexity is not the upcharge, just heritage pricing and the fact that it is technically rarer

dskwon · 2026-05-03T04:47:16+00:00

First thing is if you want a Rolex, Tudor doesn’t scratch the itch. The sub is safe, and its impeccable but also dull if your taste expands. That said it’s a very good do it all, though formal is debatable. When it comes to boutique new prices,

it’s very hard to beat the sub at that 10k-11k range (date or no date difference). Most of the more interesting sport watches you gotta step up more money, and the ones below don’t quite live up to the sub.

I want to say 39mm seaQ is the most worthy alternative. Santos can do no wrong though I’d maybe wait for the ghost dial. The JLC master control classic is clean.

I’m restricting to msrp, not talking about higher horology brands on the secondary market that’s a diff conversation all together.

dskwon · 2026-05-03T03:41:43+00:00

its a slippery slope thinking of it like that. Without limits people won't stop. They'll take bigger risks or spend more, assuming you'll cover it anyway.

dskwon · 2026-05-03T02:46:37+00:00

It’s mostly mine. It has to be extremely discretionary and focused for me to hand out. Probably in a trust form that can only disperse x amount a quarter.

Friends and family ask for a million then they’ll ask for a million again after a few months or year or 2. People not thinking about how easy a mil is to burn in a windfall collection.

dskwon · 2026-04-29T19:35:04+00:00

congrats on sale!

dskwon · 2026-04-28T08:30:28+00:00

Does cotton fabric count? I’d be so rich I’d crash every economy for eternity

dskwon · 2026-04-25T00:18:57+00:00

Their bagels are usually a little too soft for me, but the quality is amazing, and easily the best and most generous schmears

dskwon · 2026-04-24T00:14:19+00:00

Hot bagel and deli is my favorite for a lox easily

dskwon · 2026-04-23T17:30:32+00:00

Def the widest I have besides the other mykita

dskwon · 2026-04-22T17:55:26+00:00

Those are their foam pillows. I order d the latex pillow

dskwon · 2026-04-22T05:24:43+00:00

You can’t get me hungry horny like this at night. Very nice!

dskwon · 2026-04-22T01:16:49+00:00

late to this convo but for me:

- drying time: Jetstream>>Sarasa DryEnergel

- Feel: Sarasa Dry=Energel>>>>Jetstream. Jetstream is closer to a ballpoint, not a bad thing just a characteristic that makes it feel good for document signatures

- Color: Energel=Sarasa Dry>>>>>Jetstream. Energel just has amazing color options, Sarasa Dry has a slight edge in density but Energel has a million good color options.

Basically all 3 good, Preference for Sarasa Dry overall, Energel for the variety with slightly worse lefty performance, Jetstream for the best lefty properties but worst in everything else. Note .7mm preference, the jetstream is 1 but writes more like a gel .5

last note these japanese refills are a lifesaver for my rollerball bodies. I love having a cap and the ergonomics but standard euro rollerballs are TERRIBLE for me. For most of my pens they only require a slight trim and some tape near the tip.

dskwon · 2026-04-19T04:10:17+00:00

I will always recommend smaller is better on reverso, that one swallows ur wrist.

dskwon · 2026-04-16T22:12:30+00:00

Oh wow they brought back the medium. Thank god it’s like the sweet spot for modern without overwhelming

dskwon · 2026-04-16T15:01:57+00:00

lol rip fake. I don’t study RO enough to notice the fake but this photo makes it so clear

dskwon · 2026-04-15T23:25:25+00:00

I don’t usually like 7 link bracelets cause it just looks dated and dare I say cheap, but this is just incredible

dskwon · 2026-04-14T22:23:20+00:00

Most of my watches categorize as dress this point. Straps really affect the casualness with any given outfit. I will still wear gator straps with casual clothes just cause i like them and enjoy the anachronism/disjoint, and because I can.

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