Before I start this off, I'm in no way a watch collector or enthusiast, I just want to have a watch that looks good, decent quality and suitable to my age - 26. My requirements is simple

- Minimalist
- Elegant
- Affordable
- Quality ( lasts long and doesn't spoil easily )

With the above said, I've done my part of the research, and the first impression that I got, well technically the second, because the first impression that I had was how sleek and nice this watch is. But after some research, most people would tell you not to get this watch, because of it's "low" quality with overpriced pricing. Like I said, I have no idea about watches, the first and only watch that I have and am using currently is a G-Shock. Been using it for 1-2 years, only got into wearing watches few years ago, and that costs me about RM 600+ at the time. I figured it's not a bad time to change to a new watch, with a new look, much more professional / smart casual looking watch, as my G-Shock makes me looks like a teen in his 18-20s. So I started researching about DW watches, but most of the comments and reviews are about the same, so I wanna ask for opinion here. The one that caught my eye is the Classic Cornwall Rose Gold for Men. Pros & Cons and more detailed information and feedback will be much appreciated !

This post has been edited by Sotsotzaii: Nov 10 2020, 10:40 AM

just a suggestion, check out xiaomi's mechanical watches

Go for watchmaker brand, like Seiko, Casio, Orient, Citizen. Wont go wrong with any of these. For more budget friendly, can look at Orient and Casio.

Do you wear it everyday? If yes, can go for automatic watch.

Seiko doesn't appeal to me. I tried looking at Casio webiste, but they don't seem to have the similar minimalist design, did I miss out anywhere ?

hmm, you are probably looking for a dress watch I assume?

Can consider these.

https://www.casio-intl.com/my/en/wat/dress/ana_gents/

Just to share :

Note : I am same like you without much idea about watches and also did look for some nice watches previously.

-Timex has some nice field watch, Google for 'Timex Expedition' or 'Timex Expedition Scout'.

-Skagen also have some minimalist looking watches.

-in the end my wife gifted me a Braun BN0021 which I love, but it's hard to find now I believe and even if available is likely old stocks with potential issues which we faced and have since gotten a 1 to 1 exchange.

Daniel Wellington jam pasar malam

save up and get a Nomos Glashutte, Junghans, Sinn or even a Longines which has been producing some fantastic models the past year.
You'll slowly start moving up to Glashutte Originals, Lange, Vacheron Constantin, Patek eventually

DW is just selling the brand and overpriced for the movement you're getting. They're not good to start with tbh.

This post has been edited by Kelvw: Nov 11 2020, 01:34 AM

For me, fashion stuff is down to your preference and whether you think it's worth that price. DW in my opinion has become overpriced for its category. I would put them as online store fashion brand type (might not be anymore but still feels that way to me).
For watches below RM1K, there's alot of choices even Tissot can be afforded. Something like this with discount can go down to maybe RM800?
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-my/shop/ti...ic-dream-3.html

Ofcoz, the idea to save and eventually get a good one that last is good but sometimes we just want something now, right? haha. Minimalist and affordable (RM500 range) brands to consider probably SKagen, MVMT, or Timex. Good for everyday wear and probably can last you a few years or more without issues.

As most have said already.

DW = Don't Want

It's a pasar malam brand that thrived on marketing.

Better to get China-branded watches that actually use proper materials.

Otherwise stick to the known brands like Seiko, Casio, Orient, Timex, Tissot.

Or try microbrands like Panzera, Aragon, Roue, Undone.

Thanks for ur feedback, regarding MVMT, I thought MVMT is the same as DW ? If we are calling DW a brand that is overpriced for the quality, and only strive very well on marketing, I heard a lot about MVMT doing the exact same as well, are they not ?

some ppl told me MVMT still cheaper than DW but quality similar. Not sure coz never had one and I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred for these brands. If on good discount maybe can get just for casual wear. haha. There's alot of cheap watches that depend on socmed marketing nowadays. I have one from UK called Tayroc which i won on IG contest a couple of years back. around RM500, looked simple and not bad quality for casual wear.

Just set a budget and go for the design that you like. If you think it's worth it, then go for it. Your taste for the watches would probably change as you age so don't think too much.

As for quality, sometimes i feel it's a luck thing for me regardless of brands. I have some cheap fashion watches that are still very good after 6-7 years.

i am not sure how DW is selling at RM500
the material of it is so cheap the cost of making them is prolly less than rm100...

Got it bro, thanks a lot !

Just like the Oxwhite brand i guess. Marketing is good but quality really not as what they hyped about. If marketing done right, you can sell a rock from your backyard for RM100 a piece.

My daily watch below. Who says Seiko no appeal lol... Just need to find one and pair it with the correct strap.

Always go for a watch brand with history. DW no history at all and china movement inside...
Seiko, Casio, Orient, Timex, Tissot.

Get Tissot, its elegant, price below 2k and its Swiss made. I get a lot of compliments on my Tissot watches and girls love them as well, very dressy.

Take a look at these minimalist watches.
Using Seiko movement/engine.

https://shop.hodinkee.com/collections/unimatic

If fashion is all you're after, then go ahead by all means.
But the fact is, it's just another one of those fashion watches that try to make itself look classy and all. Same as other fashion watches like gucci, prada, cerutti, etc..
Having said that, if DW's style fulfil you needs, then go ahead. It's just that from perspective of a watch ppl, the watch doesn't worth the price paid.
Have you looked at Skagen watches?

I did, I'm still browsing over and at the end I'll be going to shops that sell watches and have a look again at those brands before deciding.