First off, lemme just say: I’ve seen people *obsessed* with these things. Like, *really* obsessed. Which, honestly, baffles me a bit. I read one article where someone said they “refuse to believe anyone actually *loves* them”. Harsh, maybe? But I kinda get the sentiment.
Then you got the other side, saying they’re “Swiss-made” and all that jazz. The article even mentions their “commitment to Swiss craftsmanship” and adhering to Swiss law. Okay, fine. Swiss-made *can* mean quality. But Swiss-made doesn’t automatically equal “drop-dead gorgeous” or “worth selling your kidney for.” Ya know?
And honestly, that’s where I get tripped up. I mean, sure, they *look* nice. They’re sparkly. They’re… designed well-ish. The articles keep hammering home the “stunning looks” and “superior craftsmanship.” But is it *really* superior? Or is it just… marketing magic?
Because, look, I know someone who bought his wife *two* Rolexes – a *Rolex* people! – and she *still* rocks a Tag Heuer Carrera (a quartz one, no less!) most of the time. What’s *that* about? Maybe it’s just personal taste, but it makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Is the appeal of Michele watches just… the bling?
One article did say the timepieces are “beautifully designed and meticulously finished, and they have excellent attention to detail and have many distinctive qualities.” Okay, okay, I’ll concede they put effort in. But “distinctive”? Hmm. I’m not entirely convinced.
Honestly, it’s a tough one. Are they “fake”? Probably not in the sense of being outright counterfeits (unless you’re buying from a shady alley). But are they “real” luxury? That’s where it gets murky. I think they’re more like… aspirational luxury. They *want* to be luxury. They *look* like luxury. But they might not quite *feel* like luxury to someone who’s really into horology.
