You don’t always get what you pay for… · Watch Lover

You don’t always get what you pay for…

Watch pricing is crazy non-linear—a $10K Rolex isn't really better than a $5K Grand Seiko in terms of actual quality (movement, finishing, accuracy), you're mostly paying for the brand name, resale value, and status. The sweet spot for value is $500-$3K where you get excellent quality without overpaying for hype, and if you want "real luxury" then $5K-$8K, like an Omega, is the last stop before you hit the diminishing returns cliff. After $10K you're basically just paying for flex and brand prestige with minimal quality improvement—a $100K Patek is only marginally better than a $10K Rolex, and a $750K Richard Mille is literally worse than both. Your collection sits perfectly in the sweet spots ($575-$1,350 for daily watches, $6K for the grail) which means you should maximizing value and avoiding the stupidity of paying 10X more for 5% better quality.

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