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The story
The thread started with a simple question — “What kind of watch do you guys wear?” — and 5ch users jumped in one after another to share their go-to pieces. Answers ranged from domestic brands like Seiko, Grand Seiko, and G-Shock, to Swiss and other overseas brands like Omega’s Speedmaster, TAG Heuer, and Luminox, all the way to smartwatches like Garmin and Apple Watch. Beyond the Swiss-versus-domestic preference debate, the conversation branched out into whether a cheap Rolex bought in Hong Kong 30 years ago was real, and even the incident where luxury watches were stolen from Nakano Broadway — turning what started as a casual “what’s your watch?” chat into something much bigger.
What people said
Phones are completely banned inside a certain theater I go to, so I've been thinking I kind of want a decent watch for that
You guys need to be wearing watches at least this nice
What's with this Doraemon-looking hand?
That Doraemon and the old guy reflected in the guitar are classic 2ch stock images
Posted a million times already (old news)
What do you mean by that?
Probably pricey though (^^;
Next one I want a regular watch
I've had my Luminox for over 10 years now and the glow's gotten weaker than it used to be, so I want to replace it, but prices have gotten way too high
Off the clock it's Omega's Speedmaster Pro or a G-Shock
Having to charge it every single day is a pain
No idea if it's Swiss-made or whatever
If I ever have a son, I want to buy one and pass it down to him when he turns 20
Though I'm still a virgin
It's cool and it gets you girls
What I wear now is a Sinn three-hander
A beast that doesn't even flinch going in the bath
Glad I got it that cheap
That's gotta be a cheap knockoff
You clearly have no idea what happens if you try selling a fake Rolex around Hong Kong
Just search it, it'll come right up
For formal occasions, Grand Seiko
Background and Talking Points
Watches have diversified into mechanical, quartz, and smartwatch options, and this thread offers a neat snapshot of that spread. Grand Seiko stands out as a luxury line well-regarded both in Japan and abroad, while G-Shock keeps its loyal following thanks to its balance of durability and price — and plenty of replies also leaned toward health-tracking and fitness features, favoring devices like the Apple Watch or Garmin. The “luxury watch theft” mentioned in the replies refers to an incident that has actually been reported in Japan in recent years, hinting at a growing wariness in some circles about carrying branded watches around. And as with the back-and-forth over a souvenir watch bought in Hong Kong, questions about the authenticity of parallel-import or counterfeit goods have long dogged watch enthusiasts — a perennial topic even as a running joke.
※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Hello! Project) thread “What kind of watch do you guys wear?“
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