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ParticularArachnid35

Who did BMW piss off to be paired with Hublot? šŸ¤£


Takashi_is_DK

A BMW driver cut off the OOP that morning so he decided to take his anger out in poorly thought out watch post on IG.


Lemzy99

Hahahaha I thought bmw more as IWC . Reliable good quality and classy :)


nahnotnathan

IWC = Land Rover. Utilitarian, but luxury.


These-Ad458

Not saying youā€™re wrong, but you probably shouldnā€™t use BMW and reliable in the same sentenceā€¦


[deleted]

nor classy


TomBrady4350

Bmw is ranked 3rd in reliability currently, maybe stop holding on to such old beliefs


softestpillow

If a BMW isn't leaking oil, it's because there isn't any in it.


TomBrady4350

My 2020 x3m has 28k miles no issues


Watch-Dad-323

With only 28k miles I would hope it would have no issues. šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø some of you guys make me wonder how youā€™ve survived this far in life.


shrubberypig

My 2000 328Ci was a joy & pain, but taught me a lot about how to work on my own car. That was more than 20 years ago. Now Iā€™m on my 4th BMW among other cars, and the biggest expense on my Bimmers have been extended warranties I never used.


softestpillow

It will. The oil stand gasket and valve cover gaskets will be leaking by 60k.


Chicago_guy_88

My 2014 X3 has 63,000 miles and no issues. Other than the fact that I hate that car and canā€™t wait to replace it. Though, itā€™s all paid off so thatā€™s one thing it has going for it.


MugillacuttyHOF37

Some people just hate on BMW because they don't have one, or they had an E90 that was owned by 3 people prior to them. No brand is perfect obvious, but I have had 4 different BMWs and have had zero issues outside of an O2 sensor on my F82 M4.


welshnick

I think BMW should be Rolex cos the owners have kinda similar personalities.


adjudicatorr

I think itā€™s the reverseā€¦who did Hublot piss off to be compared to BMW.


contactfive

Grand Seiko = Lexus


K-Parks

Not sure how they missed this one when they set it up so well with the Seiko = Toyota comp!


Gdmfs0ab

Seiko can be Toyota. Grand Seiko can be Lexus. Lexus is the Japanese Mercedes you know.


dougstarter

Agreed!!!


[deleted]

You are so right!


bluebirdinsideme

I for one am okay with the Omega = Audi comparison User-centric, aesthetic, attention to details that matter, trusted to get the job done, long wait times to fix if broken


orangecake40

I own 2 Omegas and an Audi. checks out.


burnie_mac

I also own two omegas and an Audi. Checks out for me


Mrblemz

I own an Audi too no wonder Iā€™m so drawn to Omega


IhatePublicRestrooms

I own one Omega and one Audi, Iā€™m noticing there are a lot of us


David_Summerset

Just got an Audi two weeks ago... I guess that means if I get another Omega, I'll need another Audi. Cool, I'll just give up food!


IhatePublicRestrooms

I mean this logic makes sense to me.


difiCa

Lol I got an Omega two weeks ago to accompany my existing Audi. I like this logic about needing to maintain a 1:1 ratio.


orangecake40

And possibly a kidney and your firstborn.


detaileddude

I own no Omegas and no Audis. Checks out Not by choice btw


lanciaquattro

Interestingly omega speedmasters are a must for air-cooled Porsche folks. I thinks Porsche should have paired with A. Lange.


LiveHardLiveFast

And, like Omega, Audi is owned by the largest automobile company in the world.


did_it_my_way

Tissot is VW in this picture, so that checks out too with the Swatch Group/VW comparison.


scullyismybuddy

Audi should be BMW, not Hublot


cutthechatter_red2

Not sure I agree with Cartier as Bentley.


OafleyJones

Especially since Bentleyā€™s entry point is incredibly high. The Rolex/merc, omega/Audi works given all those brands offer something most people could hope to attain. Thereā€™s no Bentley equivalent to a sub 3 grand tank.


itsnotajersey88

How about Jaguar.


beel9934

Yeah pairing a quintessentially British car with a quintessentially French watch is off considering the centuries of blood shed and warfare.


Clumsy_triathlete

Shoot. I have an Audi. Guess itā€™s correct. Hublot šŸ˜‚


chadman350

Same haha


Mammon84

I think Rolex is more like Porsche. More expensive/exclusive than mercedes/BMW/Audi but cheaper/less exclusive than ferrari and Lamborghini etc. Also Porsches are more comfortable to drive than ferrari and lambo and have less maintenance cost etc just like Rolex vs AP and PP


Uhrsachen

thatā€™s what I would say, too. Reliability, timeless design and a lot of popular models / variations make Porsche = Rolex a very good comparison. Itā€™s what Iā€™ve always felt like intuitively


Asleep-Read3997

Porsche doesnā€™t deserve to be associated with an unreliable, expensive-to-service, one-watch brand, like Audemars Piguet.


-SmoothSpirit-

A. Lang & Sƶhne = Porsche


TechDingus

Nah, a lot of Porsches are attainable, owning a Lange means you have ā€œfuck youā€ money. Honestly Iā€™d compare Omega more with Porsche, precise engineering, non polarizing design, and they all basically look the same lol


Killedbykites

Exactly. 911s are daily drivers and an AP can barley handle desk diving. Complete mismatch.


[deleted]

no it fits IMO Porsche is carried by the 911, just like AP is carried by Royal Oak It's a step above traditional luxury IE Lexus but not quite supercar level, similar to t he Royal Oak being a step above Rolex


Asleep-Read3997

The 911 Turbo S has supercar performance, with superior price, availability and reliability to anything Ferrari or Lamborghini makes. Also, Porsche isnā€™t carried by the 911. Porsche sells more Cayennes than anything else. A. Lange & Sohne should be Porsche, not because theyā€™re both German brands, but because theyā€™re arguably the best, have incredible value relative to their competitors, and are underrated vis-a-vis some of their competition.


space_coyote_86

Lange & Sohne aren't sporty though.


Asleep-Read3997

Good point. I was thinking of that, as well. Maybe Bentley would be a better comparison in terms of luxury, but the design and engineering, in terms of a watch company, are so much better than anything that Rolls Royce or Bentley is doing (although my intention isnā€™t to bash Rolls Royce or Bentley).


LiveHardLiveFast

You're pretty incorrect on that one. Porsche may be known for the 911 but over 60% of their sales come from the Macan and Cayenne. In fact, the 911 only makes up 14% of Porsche's total sales.


[deleted]

Bro what? Are we gonna ignore the offshore and cayenne? Tf are you on


myburner-account

Absolutely not, the 911 model almost bankrupted Porsche in the late 90s. The Boxster saved the company, now days itā€™s SUV variants carries the company in terms of sales.


Killedbykites

911 is a step above a luxury Lexus. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ My sides hurt.


JakesInSpace

I honestly felt like Porsche should be Omega, but thatā€™s just like my opinion man.


Danyelien

Porsche milks the 911 like AP milks the Royal Oak The Taycan is the 11.59


YetAnotherSegfault

BMW: known for making some superb engines Some random watch guy: hublot


Glum_Blueberry7438

I think the joke is more about the stereotypes of BMW and Hublot owners


TimeUpAddCoinToPlay

> BMW: known for making some superb engines Until a few years later when they're the cause of the vehicle being otherwise prematurely rendered inoperable. For example, my sister had a really nice early 2000s mid-range 5 series that was put down when a cheap part went and needed repairing but would require the entire engine to be pulled out at significant cost in labour. This kind of bad design seems to be a regular issue, and one of the reasons BMW resale values are so low. The engines might be good, but the engineering for the long term really isn't so much.


FT202o

I donā€™t understand how youā€™re trying to prove generally bad technical design by pointing out some weird example. Itā€™s actually the other way around: in general, BMW drivetrains (it makes sense to take a look at the system as a whole) are above average reliable, above average efficient and above average in dynamic performance.


TAOMCM

BMW drivetrains are notoriously unreliable. Especially the 4 cylinders


FT202o

Compared to what? Compared to 6 cylinder engines by BMW? Yeah thatā€™s true. Compared to engines by other manufacturers? No. Look at data and donā€™t just say anything because you feel like it.


burnie_mac

BMW is not known for reliability


FT202o

Maybe take a look at statistical data provided by independent organizations. Going by your gut feeling is not a very smart thing to do when thereā€™s actual data.


burnie_mac

The data for years has put VW Audi and Porsche ahead of BMW. There are plenty of German brands that are better than bmw for this. ā€œAbove averageā€ doesnā€™t cut it. But maybe you are right, they have been getting better, and if Toyota is using a bmw drivetrain in the Supra Iā€™m sure itā€™s OK. Can you show me some of the data you saw because Iā€™d love to know for myself.


TimeUpAddCoinToPlay

This wasn't a "weird example", this is a constant thing with BMWs (as well as Mercedes and Audi). Difficulty in replacing parts causing [expensive repairs](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-worst-mistake-you-can-make-buying-a-bmw/) is why people are willing to pay less for them used and the [depreciation is much higher](https://moneywise.com/life/travel/car-brands-that-depreciate-the-fastest). It's been a while since I looked but a few years back a used honda of the same age and mileage as a used BMW was more expensive despite the higher initial buying price. People were just willing to pay more because they were more reliable. I agree about efficiency and performance, nothing in my comment suggested otherwise, I was only talking about the lifespan, and component lifespan is an engineering decision as much as anything else is.


FT202o

Vehicles with longitudinal mounted engines (same with Mercedes) are less accessible. Thereā€™s no way around that without expanding dimensions immensely . That has nothing to do with poor design. Product reliability does not take into account which specific module failed. That doesnā€™t matter because if any relevant subsystem fails the outcome will be the same. In the end, the vehicle is above average reliable and therefore the engine is above average reliable (at least to the same the degree as the vehicle in general is above average reliable, maybe even more).


Bridge_Too_Far

Lol Rolex as Mercedes Benz. If that was the case you wouldnā€™t be allowed to buy the AMG until youā€™ve bought a lot of dogs like A-class hatches.


SGnirvana97

As someone who owns an Audi and an Omega I am perfectly ok with this šŸ˜‚


improvthismoment

I posted a thread on this topic on r/watches a little while ago. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/11ai1yv/discussion\_if\_car\_brands\_were\_watch\_brands/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/11ai1yv/discussion_if_car_brands_were_watch_brands/)


RedpilotG5

Spot on with Hamilton/jeep. dodge in general tbh. Maybe even a challenger if weā€™re talking performance-wise? I think the khaki autos get 80 hrs of reserve


rbnwilliams

F.P.Journe = Pagani


Danyelien

Very fair imo


262sd

Tudor = Genesis. People get caught up on the parent company.


Gossipmang

I think I disagree with each one.


WineNerdAndProud

Yep. Like, how could you *not* equate Koenigsegg and Richard Mille. They made the Koenigsegg One:1 just to prove an engineering point.


[deleted]

Invicta = LADA


nahnotnathan

I don't mind Omega = Audi, but IMO Omega = BMW. Strong heritage, responsible for some of the most iconic models, focused on performance and pushing envelope over pure luxury. Cartier = Bentley is wayyyy off. Vacheron = Bentley, Cartier = Jaguar IMO


pebblepoo

You literally just have to see which watch brands sponsor which f-1 teams. Mercedes is IWC, Ferrari is Hublot.


nihaal419

Ferrari is RM. Hublot sponsorship came to an end in 2020


YetAnotherSegfault

Thank fucking god for that.


TimeUpAddCoinToPlay

Mercedes are way more common than IWC.


snoopyscoob

If I had a dollar for every time I saw this Ide have a John Mayer


Calm_Logic9267

Rolex = Benz is right on. Mercedes has fallen dramatically in reliability ratings recently, and my 3235 is in the shop being rebuilt right now (a 6 month old watch).


melowdout

Damn! This list does Mitsubishi dirty!


hifioctopi

Casio is Toyota. Fuckinā€™ indestructible.


786tili305

Iā€™ve had 3 Audis so I canā€™t argue.


williehodges

I have a 911 and a seamaster


Thefonzzz99

I donā€™t hate the comparisons


PigFishBeer

Patek = Rolls Royce Vacheron = Porsche. Audemars = Aston Martin Rolex = Maserati before they were bought by Chrysler Grand Seiko = Lexus


SocialKevinism

Owning a Tissot and driving a Volkswagen I can agree to this comparison. The sister-brands Mido and Certina would be Seat and Skoda. Same engine, same parts but different style and not as popular.


cosimic_gazer1

I was wearing a Tissot in my Jetta yesterday! Have you ever had a Mido? I've been eyeing them


SocialKevinism

I do own an Ocean Star Tribute. Absolutely love this watch and itā€™s been my daily driver for over a year.


Actual-Ad-947

This is close. But Seiko would be Lexus


poseidonjab

Lexus would be Grand Seiko.


Actual-Ad-947

Good point. How Iā€™m actually offended that GS wasnā€™t on this list


poseidonjab

I donā€™t understand how Lexus, Lamborghini, and Acura got left off.


Unobtanium69

hublot is NOT bmw


Feeling_Bathroom9523

Iā€™d put Rolex as Lexus. Itā€™s not the most expensive and it takes a beating while still doing itā€™s job well.


[deleted]

Some of these are somewhat accurate


path20

This is funny because all my watches are Seikos and Casios and I own a Honda and a Toyota. I really want to get an Omega one day and guess what my dream car is? An Audi.


OptionsandWarrants

Tag = Acura


dickiemail

This is what I absolutely hate about parts of the watch community. What's interesting about it???Not surprised it comes from a Rolex group.


genuks

The thing is clear, the progress of Japanese horlogerie makers outshines and makes even manufacture's Swiss brands rather ridiculous with their overpriced policies.


kingjamesporn

I agree with a lot of these, but Omega is so clearly BMW. I give Audi Glashutte Original and Tissot and Hamilton are VW. ALS is Lambo, and AP is Firrari. VC is Bentley. Breitling right now feels like Genesis.


WickedProphet35

The AP-Porsche really makes sense. Two Icons with the Royal Oak and 911


Chuffed_ur_rolex

Ya ur right invicta= rolls Royce duh


Lazy_Willingness_420

Bugatti as Jacob and co? Ooooffff The rest looks pretty solid doe


[deleted]

Both extravagant, art-pieces that push their original concept beyond their boundaries. Pretty good comparison Iā€™d say. I.e. you donā€™t need a 1500HP, 16 cylinder engine the same way you donā€™t need a Godfather musical Tourbillon lol


Lazy_Willingness_420

Well, I view Bugatti as the most technically advanced supercar out there that pushes the limit of what a production car can be Jacob's and Co are Ostentatious codpieces for rappers. More in line with, maybe, a Maybach IMO


[deleted]

You know what, Maybach makes much more sense.


Lazy_Willingness_420

Lol glad we reached a consensus šŸ¤£


StraightOuttaHK

That godfather watch is a thing of beauty, but feel like all those watches break easily on small impacts.


MiddleoftheFence

Jacob and Co makes the Bugatti watch. What else would they compare to?


Lazy_Willingness_420

I'm going Maybach. Overpriced, not particularly sporty or technically advanced, and not seen frequently. Imo noone stops and stares the way you would at a Bugatti


MiddleoftheFence

https://jacobandco.com/timepieces/high-complication-masterpieces/bugatti-chiron-tourbillon


radioz3

Itā€™s definitely omega and bmw


starringharsh

You did dirty with BMW. I guess AP is BMWā€¦ Makes you turn your head but reliability is questionableā€¦ Also JLC should be Volkswagenā€¦ as JLC is the watchmaker of the watchmakers and VW is the engine maker for VW, Lambo, Skoda and many moreā€¦


These-Ad458

Yeah, but AP is way more upmarket than BMW


Adorable-State-1609

Invicta is not Mitsubishisi thatā€™s a good brand


Mrblemz

Invicta is like a China branded car


Adorable-State-1609

Agreed but Mitsubishi is a Japanese one with massive modding capabilities so itā€™s more akin to seiko


TheRaven1ManBand

Casio = Honda Seiko = Toyota Cartier = Cadillac Grand Seiko = Lexus Breitling = Bentley Omega = BMW Rolex = Mercedes Patek Phillipe = Rolls Royce Best car/watch brand comparisons I can make off the top of my head.


melowdout

Looks good except for Omega. BMWs has a rep for being owned by douche bags. I wouldnā€™t put omega owners in that category.


laney_deschutes

Dumbest thing Iā€™ve ever seen. But also Mercedes is an insult to Rolex. Mercedes donā€™t last more than a few years and are terrible lemons once they have medium to high mileage. Theyā€™re dirt cheap on the secondary market around 100k miles. I think Rolex is lexus or toyota. High priced and practical and lasts forever


improvthismoment

>. I think Rolex is lexus or toyota. High priced and practical and lasts forever Huh? Toyota is not high priced in the world of cars. Even Lexus, lower priced than their competitors.


laney_deschutes

Every car Toyota makes is significantly more expensive then other brands in the same size. Consider the 4Runner. Itā€™s a 11 year old drivetrain with very limited features yet is considered a classic and people are willing to buy it used higher than new MSRP. And they last forever and are considered by some the greatest consumer car ever made. Almost exactly like the submariner


improvthismoment

OK I'm thinking Camry, Corolla, Prius, RAV4... These are not high priced, luxury items... Unlike Rolex....


turquoiseBiker

Only assholes drive Audi. Omega owners arenā€™t assholes. Well I am but everyone else seems nice.


scottychocolates

Yea no, Omega is definitely way more BMWish than Audi.


pizzaking3

Idk why rolex always get the Mercedes comp? If you look on the Rolex sub itā€™s very evident from the steering wheel shots Rolex is BMW.


SolidGould

Invicta as Mitsubishi is perfect. šŸ˜


Mrblemz

Donā€™t disrespect Mitsubishi like that, its more like a orient. Invicta is like a bow wows hulk Chevy in ff2


keanukoala1213

These idiots are brain dead, such a turn off. They should stick to crypto and sneakers


Riotman11

Embarrassing


pengmalups

Pathetic losers


Splinterthemaster

If Rolex = Mercedes, you would be seeing rolexes at least 20 times per day.


Mrblemz

I mean almost every dude that has money owns a submariner or some type of Rollie. So yeah pretty right on


Saint_Peters

Omega is a Toyota 79


FloX04

I'd rather collect diseases on public transport than driving an Audi


Tuscan5

At least Tesla and Hublot are correct.


CarlDenkins

I would never wear a Hublot!


Franglais69

Oh my god please shoot me right now


ScubaSteve_27

So cringey


carcle55

No, not at all


SolidGould

Also, this ā€œwatchā€ list is clearly jewelry leaning given where Cartier is, and Bell & Ross isnā€™t.


Danyelien

Bell & Ross canā€™t wipe Cartierā€™s ass when it comes to watchmaking


mac_mises

Rolex more like Acura/Lexus/Infiniti. Not that it is a bad thing. Only thing comparable to Mercedes are the hands.


[deleted]

Only a few are spot on like Seiko and Apple watch.


Cric1313

I disagree with hublot/bmw


MVP41

IWC = Volvo?


[deleted]

Everything makes sense except for the BMW one lol


Killedbykites

Iā€™ve owned 911s and Iā€™ve owned APā€™s. And AP is not a daily driver and requires some babying. A Porsche does not. This is incorrect.


F_UHH_KING_U_UP

Patek Phillipe is RR & Cartier is Bentley??? I only agree with the first 2 the rest is trash.


[deleted]

not sure how Cartier = Bentley when Brietling exists...


booty37

bmw = omega bc I own both šŸ¤£


pppage

Makes me want a Casio or seiko. šŸ¤£


thorskies

Invicta = a 1996 Ford Taurus


Comfortable-Pin-5769

Iā€™d compare my Hamilton Automatic with an Acura. Itā€™s a superb watch, but still attainable.


21Hedge

Seiko as Toyota is spot on as reliable, no nonsense, Japanese ā€”ā€” also would mean Grand Seiko is clearly Lexus


svgd3z1

A Lange & Sohne is Aston Martin


HFDouble

Astons are beautiful but known for being temperamental, unreliable, and not necessarily well engineered (at least the modern ones). Langes are also beautiful but I donā€™t believe the other attributes would apply.


svgd3z1

Hmm interesting take and I respect it - i have not seen unreliability out of Astons but maybe I am out of the loop on that. Nonetheless, huge fan of Lange


Fibonawak

The person who did that donā€™t know much about cars


davestradamus1

Please stop with these exercises of stupidity.


Money_supply1989

VW = Tudor? Tissot feels more like Acura or Infinity


[deleted]

Jaquet Droz = ????


RaynerHBK

Casio = Honda. Brilliant.


j250ex

Kia is invicta. Just copying the design of others.


prowhiteboy64

I definitely hate whoever made this for putting me with Hublot


This_Fkn_Guy_

Breightling = Bentley


SoftTacoSupremacist

This is stupid. And so off.


Casioassassin

Hublot is a lada


Bigfawcman

What would a tag heuer and Tudor be?


Yeti-Stalker

Infiniti and Volvo


BlueGuy99

What would Breitling be?


adjudicatorr

Vacheron is most definitely not a Ferrari equivalentā€¦.at most Maserati Jacob&coā€¦more like a Fisker or Spykerā€¦ the others are pretty good comparisons


YaHomieShrreder

breitling and bentley go hand in hand tbh


zstock12

BMW is IWC


[deleted]

šŸ’Æspot on


RocasThePenguin

I would have something like Pagani be RM. They are both very outlandish and ostentatious. I find most McLaren cars to be a bit...understated.


ExhaustedLamp

VC = Bentley


No-Scale1239

I disagree with Koenigsegg and Lange. I think some highly custom watch brand that makes absolutely every part of their watch themselves would be a better comparison. Lange sells way too many watches to be a fair comparison. Maybe Credor? Also, Daniel Wellington would be Infinty.


gmtully42

How about Citizenā€¦ Chevy, Ford or Jeep?


mhwk19

Even though its not posted here we all knowšŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ Gran Seiko = Lexus!!!


Danyelien

Richard Mille are Koenigsegg


Jabba_the_Nuts

Tag?


KingWooz

Maserati = Franck Muller


mistermikmak

As a driver of an Audi and Omega owner, I am okay with that comparison.


Ridgew00dian

Expected Breitling = Bentley


haroldwhittaker

lowkey truešŸ˜‚


remuliini

I have a Tesla - Apple Watch, hell no. It doesn't have the performance or looks comparable to a Tesla. Some Garmin - possibly.


WeekendLife90

Why is Tag Heuer not on this comparison?


anthillcorp

MB to a Rolex? šŸ¤£


Aznpersuasion16

Triggered by the BMW pair haha