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Old 11 January 2016, 10:08 PM   #1
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Watch that completely disappointed you?

Since most of us here are collectors with multiple watches, I was just curious to hear from people the one watch that they have purchased that ended up being a total disappointment.
I typically will not buy a watch without trying it on and thinking it over for quite a while. That said, it isnt always feasible to do this....
I have bought and sold several watches once I get done with them and others are long term keepers.
For me the biggest disappointment to date would have to be the Oris ProDiver non-chrono version. When this big beast came out a few years ago, I was immediately focused on getting one. Several months later I found a great deal on a used model and bought it. Like most purchases, I anticipated receiving it and the day I did, I got home from work, put it on and went to dinner.
By the time dinner was over I knew it was a catch and release....just didnt look as appealing as thephotos, didnt feel nice and did not sit on the wrist the way I liked so off it went.
What about you?? What was the biggest swing and miss?!
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Old 11 January 2016, 10:10 PM   #2
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Fortunately I have only had one that turned out this way.
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Old 11 January 2016, 10:36 PM   #3
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Fortunately I have only had one that turned out this way.
What was it....
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Old 13 January 2016, 10:14 PM   #4
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What watch would that be?
The Grand Lange One Moon Phase
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Old 14 September 2019, 03:07 AM   #5
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What was wrong w the Lange?

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The Grand Lange One Moon Phase
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Old 11 January 2016, 10:20 PM   #6
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Perrelet Big Date



I got sucked in by the supposed history of the brand
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Old 12 January 2016, 08:01 AM   #7
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Perrelet Big Date



I got sucked in by the supposed history of the brand
What was wrong with it?

Have a major soft spot for the non-Roman numerals version.



Talked myself out of this one a couple of years ago, because I’d have needed a longer strap, and the bracelet would’ve been almost half the price of the watch.
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Old 26 October 2016, 06:07 AM   #8
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What was wrong with it?

Have a major soft spot for the non-Roman numerals version.



Talked myself out of this one a couple of years ago, because I’d have needed a longer strap, and the bracelet would’ve been almost half the price of the watch.
I agree, my Perrelet is one of my favorite watches, the build quality of the case and bracelet is awesome, the movement might be a little too faux fancy adorned but it's been a strong runner for YEARS. I do have a Perrelet divers chrono that didn't thrill but I'm just not into divers.

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Old 11 January 2016, 11:39 PM   #9
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the 42mm Rolex Explorer. Feels/looks cheap in person. On pictures, it looked awesome, but after wearing it for about a week, I just couldn't stand it and traded it towards an SD4K, which I absolutely love.
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Old 12 January 2016, 02:12 AM   #10
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the 42mm Rolex Explorer. Feels/looks cheap in person.
Cheap??
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Old 12 January 2016, 03:12 AM   #11
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Cheap??
+1. Exp 2 42mm is one of the more substantial watches in the lineup.
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Old 19 October 2016, 06:47 AM   #12
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The Hulk, loved it in pics or when I saw it on people, but when I got it I probably didn't even wear it 3 hours in all, total disappointment..

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Old 19 October 2016, 06:13 PM   #13
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I never liked the Daytona without the ceramic bezel, when they made the 116515 in RG I got one after about 2 years, sold it since as it didn't get the love factor, at the same time that was my crazy buying period, in 2 months 6 watches, plus others i had, but am thinking about getting the SS, it does look really nice and is the only Rolex that I find comfortable enough to wear, though in style I would like more a sub no date, but too thick and heavy for my actual tastes, didn't mind for a few years but I do now
Oh I m in love with it ,it was a period of timd when i thought i must sell it but i m so happy i didn t ,and now that the C is out you can see how beatufully crafted piece the 116520.




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Old 26 January 2017, 03:05 AM   #14
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the 42mm Rolex Explorer. Feels/looks cheap in person. On pictures, it looked awesome, but after wearing it for about a week, I just couldn't stand it and traded it towards an SD4K, which I absolutely love.
I tried on the 42 exp2 numerous time for both white n black dial.. Each n everytime I go there with full intention to buy but I just can't close the deal. Just can't. Maybe few more times.
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Old 11 January 2016, 11:46 PM   #15
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The first Citizen Promaster Dive Watch with Depth Gage. It had a plate back that was held in place with a number of screws.

Sent to Service Center for battery change and pressure check. A week later a screw as missing out of the back. Stripped or not tightened enough?

I was so irritated I gave the watch to a friend. Later I got a EcoDrive version of the same watch. This model is almost 10 years old and still doing great on original battery/capacitor.
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Old 11 January 2016, 11:47 PM   #16
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I've had a number of disappointments.

Nomos watches(lugs), Daytona (size) , Breguet watches (Lugs) Panerai (size)

You can never decide on a watch till you try it on.Dont buy one unless you try it on or if your sure you can return it or sell it with minimal cost to yourself
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Old 12 January 2016, 01:57 AM   #17
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^^ I agree and that is typically my rule. I actually didn't lose financially on the Oris, was just really disappointed as I was sure it was going to be a keeper.
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Old 12 January 2016, 02:08 AM   #18
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Every Rolex lume is hugely disappointing but that doesn't mean I am disappointed in the watch overall.

Funny to hear someone say the Explorer II is hugely disappointing. It's one of my favorite Rolex's, and the next one on my list. Thinking of trading in my DJii for a new Exp II.
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Old 29 November 2016, 03:50 PM   #19
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Every Rolex lume is hugely disappointing but that doesn't mean I am disappointed in the watch overall.

Funny to hear someone say the Explorer II is hugely disappointing. It's one of my favorite Rolex's, and the next one on my list. Thinking of trading in my DJii for a new Exp II.
it just shows how subjective this stuff is...
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Old 12 January 2016, 02:21 AM   #20
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Watches tend to be a pretty big purchase for me so I am very careful about what I buy.

Therefore, I have not had any regrets about any watch I have purchased.

I have regretted selling one, my Omega "great white" GMT. I did not regret selling my blue face Tag F-1 chrono to help fund the GMT however (I thought it was/is a bit small, so maybe that counts?). But I don't regret buying the blue Tag, It was actually the most accurate watch I have even owned...
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Old 12 January 2016, 02:56 AM   #21
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Never been disappointed in an entire watch, just certain components.

AP Royal Oak Chronograph - the clasp sits is a position where it digs into my wrist. Not a big deal but sometimes annoying.

AP Royal Oak Offshores - The deployment clasps have the same issue. Quickly remedied by buying buckle and tang.

Other than that, I am not disappointed by any of my purchases.

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Old 27 November 2016, 02:36 PM   #22
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Never been disappointed in an entire watch, just certain components.

AP Royal Oak Chronograph - the clasp sits is a position where it digs into my wrist. Not a big deal but sometimes annoying.

AP Royal Oak Offshores - The deployment clasps have the same issue. Quickly remedied by buying buckle and tang.

Other than that, I am not disappointed by any of my purchases.

on your AP deployants remove the entire strap and flip it around on the watch head. completely solves the clasp digging into your wrist.
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Old 12 January 2016, 03:15 AM   #23
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gosh, sorry to have an opinion. Won't happen again.
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Old 12 January 2016, 04:35 AM   #24
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gosh, sorry to have an opinion. Won't happen again.
The current explorer II feels and looks cheap. Maybe because of the colors that didn't exactly match the original myth, maybe the light weight, or maybe it just does look like a knock off.
The previous explorer II was substantially solid and in my opinion looks true and real for the job.

But to answer the OP questions - AP ROO Panda and Vegas models - big disappointments.
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Old 12 September 2019, 12:29 PM   #25
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I thought the explorer 2 42 mm was the most durable? Others have said on this thread it feels cheap and light? I was actually considering this watch
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Old 12 September 2019, 02:26 PM   #26
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I thought the explorer 2 42 mm was the most durable? Others have said on this thread it feels cheap and light? I was actually considering this watch


I do not believe it feels cheap and light at all. It’s impressive IMO. Easily the most legible Rolex made.


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Old 15 December 2019, 03:28 PM   #27
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I thought the explorer 2 42 mm was the most durable? Others have said on this thread it feels cheap and light? I was actually considering this watch
I'm pretty surprised how often the Explorer II is mentioned in this thread, but I get that 42mm is a bit too large for some where as 40mm seems to work for everyone.

But...cheap and light? No way. It is substantial. Every time someone holds my Explorer II the first thing out their mouths is "wow this thing is heavy." Nobody ever says that about any of my other watches. In 4 years of nearly daily wear mine still looks brand new and I don't baby it at all. Very durable, very substantial watch.
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I'm pretty surprised how often the Explorer II is mentioned in this thread, but I get that 42mm is a bit too large for some where as 40mm seems to work for everyone.



But...cheap and light? No way. It is substantial. Every time someone holds my Explorer II the first thing out their mouths is "wow this thing is heavy." Nobody ever says that about any of my other watches. In 4 years of nearly daily wear mine still looks brand new and I don't baby it at all. Very durable, very substantial watch.


Not cheap and not light

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gosh, sorry to have an opinion. Won't happen again.
I hope it will never happen again. If we say it not looks cheap, it don't.

Come on my friend, just express your feelings.
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Another to 42mm ExpII. The old one was just perfectly proportioned and still could carry off the tool watch title with pride

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