Why You Should Wear Oddly Shaped Watches

Watches are supposed to be fun. I think a lot of people forget that. We often get caught up in what’s new, the most expensive, what’s trendy, and what might prove a good investment. Yes, these are all things to ponder, but if you let them take over your spirit of luxury copy watch collecting, it can lead you down a very boring track.
Today, I argue for odd-shaped watches – because they are exactly the kind of luxury clone Rolex watches that many collectors avoid. But if the common consensus among collectors is that watches should be for the pleasure and enjoyment of wearing them, I don’t see how you can reject something like that. Before we begin, let me say that while they are revolutionary and legendary, watches like the Nautilus, the Royal Oak, and the Golden Oval do not count in this list.
I’m talking about high fashion, chic and total fun today. The watches I’ve highlighted may not be to your taste or part of your collection, but hopefully, they will inspire you to take a chance and maybe, just maybe, have a little fun with your own oddly shaped watch.
This fine watch company is no stranger to the bold design. They continue to push bold colors, mechanical ingenuity, quirky ideas, and strange shapes into the mainstream, and their replica watches have pushed the boundaries of watchmaking. They’ve done some interesting things over the years, but in their most recent collection, the tonneau-shaped RM 70-01 has to be noted. Inspired by Formula 1 champion and cyclist Alain Prost, the shape curves inward on the outside to better fit the wearer’s wrist. The shape is odd but almost subtle, and its sporty nature makes this unusual but purposeful shape surprising.
This watch is not mechanical, which annoys me. However, what appeals to me about this fake watch is that while it became iconic and collectible in its own right, it never became mainstream. For that reason alone, I think something as funky and asymmetrical as the Hamilton Ventura has to be on the list. Today, you can collect both vintage pieces and modern interpretations. Plus, contemporary pieces are fairly reasonably priced and come in various designs, which means you’ll probably find a way to squeeze them into your collection.