First off, lemme just say, buying a watch online is always a *little* risky. You can’t really get that hands-on feel, y’know? And when it comes to brands like Tissot, which aren’t *dirt cheap* but also aren’t Rolex-level untouchable, the fakers come out to play.
I’ve seen people online who’ve sent their Amazon-bought Tissot in for repair, and the watchmaker straight-up said, “Nope, this ain’t a real Tissot.” Brutal, right? They even compared it to a real one side-by-side. That’s pretty damning evidence right there.
Then there’s the whole warranty thing. Apparently, Tissot *themselves* might not honor the warranty if you snagged it off Amazon. That’s a HUGE red flag, folks. It kinda screams, “We don’t trust where these watches are coming from.” And honestly, can you blame them?
Now, I also saw something about Citizen watches, which… okay, a *little* off-topic, but the point was: even though Citizen fakes aren’t as common as, say, Seiko fakes, *nothing* is 100% safe. The best way to tell if a watch is legit is to peek at the “guts,” apparently. I mean, I’m not cracking open a brand-new watch, but that’s what they say.
But here’s the thing that makes me scratch my head. You see Tissots being “wholesaled” on Amazon. That raises eyebrows, I think. I mean, why would a reputable brand like Tissot be selling watches through some random wholesale channel on Amazon? Makes you wonder where these watches *really* came from.
So, what’s the takeaway? Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. Some people probably get legit Tissots on Amazon. Others, not so much. Is it worth the risk to save a few bucks? Maybe. Maybe not.
My gut feeling? If you’re dropping a good chunk of change on a Tissot, you’re probably better off going to an authorized dealer. You know, a real brick-and-mortar store. Yeah, you might pay a little more, but you get peace of mind. Plus, you can actually *try it on* before you commit.
