I have a question for all you watch connoisseurs or enthusiasts,
I've only owned one watch which is the WHITE / TAN LEATHER watch by MVMT watches ( I spent around AU$100). Since then it has now turned into my work watch so you can imagine that it's now pretty scuffed up from working in a clothing store (coat hangers etc).
So now I'm venturing into the realm of automatic watches for outside of work wear and I while I'm wanting a solid all-rounder, I know that automatic watches are genuinely more expensive BUT I'm not wanting to spend a fortune on one. Therefore what watches would you consider a solid alternative option for an affordable automatic watch? Would you consider that the Davosa Vanguard watch at this price a "reasonably priced" option? which comes to A$706.70 :/
DanielSteinFor automatics, I would say that there is at least one tier that is less expensive than this Davosa. You could look at Orient, Seiko (always a good value), Techne, and many more. Have a look through the watch review sites like Worn & Wound, aBlogToWatch, GMT Minus Five. You are bound to find something you like in your price range.
DressCasualI've checked out some of the watches you've recommend and nothing seems to pop out to me like the Davosa watch does. I guess it's like a "you get what you pay for" kinda thjng. Justifiably in Australian prices it's like paying double the LG G Watch R price (A$349) but it's an automatic watch not a smart watch. which will probably be out dated very quickly.
So I can see the value in it in some way or another but I'm not particularly confident in spending my entire savings on it. Are there any watches in particular that come to mind when you look at the Davosa watch?
DanielSteinTo be honest, nothing in particular. But then, the design of this watch is very unique, even at this price point (maybe especially at this price point?). What I would do is figure out what attracts you to this watch in particular and look for those things in other lines that are within your budget.
If the look of the watch is what is really drawing you in, maybe even consider some watches with less expensive quartz movements, or a vintage watch, possibly one with a manual movement. I think thalf the battle is figuring out what works for you and what you like. Figure that out, and then the world is your oyster.
Nick0Thanks Nick!
the Visodate watch look really nice and all but I'm not a huge fan of the overall glossy/shiny finish. I think that the combination of the shiny and satin/matte finishes on the Davosa watch is what really attracted me. Since I don't wear dress attire but more casual clothing (for a 19 y/o) the Visodate would just look out of place.
I've pretty much decided myself that I want the Davosa watch but I just can't justify the price D:
Nick0I've spoken to may parents and so far it's seems pretty certain that they would be happy for me to purchase it and then for them to pay me back as a 21st birthday present. Of course, that depends on whether this watch drops back onto Massdrop.