Totally disagree. The only reason, for me at least, to not buy a fake watch is you're funding organised crime that most likely has tentacles into thinks much murkier than some snide watches. If someone gets great joy out of a Daniel Wellington or a Rolex they got from auction that may or may not...
I've almost started a watch thread a few times (inspired by things like running threads which I have zero interest in but is very popular), but also thought it would be into the page 2+ abyss within the hour. I'm happy you went for it!
Regarding your Schrodinger's Rolex.... you'll have to get...
Almost exclusively Rolex, Breitling and Hublot. The guy with the B tattoo on his hand, and the Italian chap who for some reason is always doing his jacket up are my favourites.
Problem with pulling my pone out to check the time is I always end up scrolling through some shite or another, putting my phone away and forgetting what the time is :lolol:
Personally, I like the detail and workmanship that goes into them. Some expensive watches are absolutely vile (see Richard Mille), but a beautifully made watch doesn't need to be expensive. Have a look at some Seikos for 100-300 quid. All mechanical and mostly in-house movements.
Of course, you...
I've got a Speedmaster and am very conscious about not wearing it while out on the piss because I know how clumsy I am. I picked up the glass case back which gives me double anxiety.