So this all started because my dumb watch battery died again during a work call last Tuesday. That’s when I finally snapped and thought, screw it, let’s see if these fancy-pants watches live up to the hype. Googled “expensive car brand watches” and bam – Chiron Bugatti Watch kept popping up everywhere like that annoying cousin who always shows up uninvited.
Ordering & First Impressions
Clicked buy on their website after three bourbons – bad life choice honestly. Site looked slick but checkout felt like filling out tax forms. When the UPS guy dropped it off two weeks later, I damn near broke my toe on the ridiculously oversized box. Felt like unpacking a Russian nesting doll – cardboard box, then velvet box, then ANOTHER carbon fiber case inside. Overkill much?
Physical Stuff That Stood Out
- The crown’s shaped like a freaking wheel nut – cute but scratches your wrist when typing
- Caseback shows fake “engine parts” through glass – looks cool until you realize it’s just for show
- Leather strap feels like butter but smells like dead cows (duh)
- That dial color they call “Bugatti Blue” is basically hospital scrubs blue
Wearing This Thing Daily
Took it to Tuesday Walmart run – got more side-eyes than when I wore socks with sandals. Heavy like handcuffs but the butterfly clasp actually worked surprisingly smooth. Biggest shock? My Apple Watch-reading buddies couldn’t comprehend telling time via “analog mechanisms” – had to explain how clock hands work like some damn grandfather.
The Money Question
Here’s the raw truth – it tells worse time than my $12 Casio and lacks any smart features. But when Jerry from accounting spotted it during coffee break? His jaw dropped so hard I thought he’d swallow his tongue. That’s really what you’re paying for – the HOLY-SHIT factor. Like wearing a miniature Lamborghini on your wrist.
Final Thoughts
Is it worth buying? Only if any of these sound like you:
- You’ve got more money than common sense
- You like explaining “horology” to confused bartenders
- Grocery baggers calling you “sir” gives you tingles
Me? Wore it three weeks then tossed it back in its Russian doll boxes. Now my Casio tells better time while that “Bugatti blue” gathers dust. At least now I know – luxury watches are just adult fidget spinners with better marketing.
