So, lemme break it down based on what I’m seeing here.
First off, ComplaintsBoard (whatever *that* is) seems to have checked out their customer service info. That’s…somewhat reassuring, I guess? I mean, scammers usually don’t bother with having legit contact info, right? It’s like, extra work for them.
Then there’s this whole “Armani Exchange for under $100” thing. Okay, that’s where my eyebrows raise a bit. Armani Exchange isn’t exactly *high* luxury, but under a hundred bucks? Sounds…dodgy. Maybe it’s on sale? Or maybe Armani Exchange just isn’t a “good brand” to begin with, as someone put it. Honestly, I’m not a huge watch snob, but something smells a little fishy. I mean, I wouldn’t expect a Patek Philippe for that price.
Then we got the address of a physical store in Milpitas, CA. That’s good! Like, a real place. You can actually go there! Unless it’s just a front for some underground watch-faking operation… nah, probably not. But still, having a brick-and-mortar location adds a layer of legitimacy, you know?
And then the reviews… 4.4 stars? That’s not bad! But it’s the *internet*, man. You gotta take reviews with a grain of salt, ya know? People either LOVE something or HATE it. Rarely do you get those nuanced, actually helpful reviews. Plus, companies can fake reviews, blah blah blah.
Oh, and the r/RepTime folks (whoever *they* are, probably watch enthusiasts) seem to think watchstation.com is legit. They’ve got some algorithm that gave it a “relatively high score.” I don’t know about that algorithm, but hey, they seem to think it’s alright.
So, what’s my conclusion? Is Watch Station International real or fake? Honestly? It’s probably…somewhere in the middle. They *seem* legit. But that Armani Exchange thing? I’d do some extra research before pulling the trigger. Maybe read more reviews, see if you can find the same watch somewhere else, compare prices, etc.
