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The below is just my opinion ONLY. If you disagree, please don't take it personal because it's a general comment.
I thought this board is for the "discriminating" watch collector. The reason why I'm going into watch collecting is not to collect common names you can buy at the local Sam's or Costcos but from unique, uncommon destinations like Marc's IW or Berg's Orsa. I've been wearing Seikos (one at a time, not a collection) for the longest time and never really realized the wider array of choices out there until recently. In short, I can't see myself buying an Invicta just because it's cheap. And I can't see myself buying a Rolex because it's expensive. In fact, I can't see myself buying another Seiko (unless of course it's the 600M Marinemaster). All are widely available. It's all about being proud of wearing your watch, no matter what the price -- a watch that reflects who you are as an individual -- and that to me is wearing a UNIQUE watch. People see you wear a Seiko, Invicta, and Rolex and they make a judgement about you. From now on, I'll keep them guessing!
While I do not take offense to what you say (nor do I take it personally), I do find it necessary to respond for, if no other reason, clarification. This forum is for all watch enthusiasts...watch "discrimination" is up to the buyer. I happen to find both quality and style in the Seiko's and Orient's I own. I also own Rolex, Cartier, Breiltling, Hamilton, ORSA, Stowa, Enzo, Trias, ZENO, etc....along with a few "choice" early Invicta watches.
In agreement, I don't discriminate by price...I discriminate by what I like. Many hear like the Freak...I do not...and, there is nothing wrong with shopping at Sam's or Costco. They also carry a variety of watches including, but not limited to, Breitling, Rolex, Cartier, Movado, Zenith, Chase-Durer, Victorinox, TAG, Cole, et al, for the discriminating collector.
There are some who might say that buying from "boutiques" off the Internet is not very discriminating...I am not one of those. But choice is choice...and it is very personal...so...bottom line, this forum is for any watch enthusiast who enjoys and wishes to participate.