[Paul Smith] It wasn't just cute. The "Church Street" that made me stop in my tracks when I saw the image

"Wait, were Paul Smith watches always this cute?"

The moment I found it on Rakuten, I just stopped scrolling.

It's not flashy.

If anything, it's simple.

But if you look closely, there's a subtle touch of color on the tips of the hands.

I really like this kind of playfulness that doesn't go overboard.

It doesn't push the brand identity too hard, yet it's unmistakably Paul Smith.

The more you look at photos of a watch like this, the more it catches your interest.

If it were just cute, it wouldn't have caught my attention this much.

Honestly, there are plenty of cute watches out there.

But this one,

looks simple at first glance, but plays around with the details.

The dial.

The accent color on the hands.

The sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position.

It has a somewhat antique vibe.

None of it is too assertive.

That's why, conversely, it seems easy to wear every day.

Watches that are too flashy get you excited at first, but they can be hard to match with certain outfits.

In that regard, this one...

It's genuinely cute, yet seems easy to use for everyday wear.

This balance is great.

The Rakuten exclusive set is quite strong here.

This Rakuten product is,

an exclusive set that comes with a mesh strap.

This is surprisingly significant.

Days to wear it with the leather strap.

Days when you want to look a bit more polished, use the mesh.

You can change it to match your mood or outfit.

In other words,

buy one watch and enjoy two different vibes.

I prefer this over buying multiple watches.

If it's something you use every day, it's better if it's harder to get tired of.

Pink gold or silver?

This is a genuine dilemma too.

Pink gold is gorgeous.

But it's not too flashy.

Silver is clean and elegant.

It seems easy to match with both work and casual wear.

If it's a gift,

It's also a good idea to match it with the color of the accessories you usually wear.

If you have a lot of gold-toned items, go with pink gold.

If you have a lot of silver-toned items, go with silver.

I think it's much easier to decide when you choose this way.

Even an expensive watch is meaningless if you don't use it.

When I look at a watch,

what I care about more than the brand is,

"Will I really wear this every day?"

That's the point.

No matter how expensive it is,

I'm afraid of scratching it.

It's hard to match with my clothes.

In the end, it stays tucked away.

That's pointless.

This Church Street model,

is small and delicate.

The design is also understated.

That's why,

"It's a nice watch, but easy to use every day"

is how it comes across.

If it were me, I would place a lot of importance on that.

The rating is 4.83 stars.

On the Rakuten product page,

4.83/5 stars (6 reviews)

which is quite high.

However, there are only 6 reviews so far.

So, if it were me,

'It's 4.83, so it must be good'

is not something I would say.

Instead,

the dial.

the strap.

the size.

the vibe when worn on the wrist.

I would look at those carefully in the photos.

And then,

'I like this'

if I can think that, I'll add it to my list of candidates.

I believe that with brand-name items, it's better not to decide based solely on other people's evaluations.

There was a similar model on Amazon as well

By the way, on Amazon too,

Paul Smith "Church Street Mini" BZ2-010-10

there was a similar model.

In the Amazon product description,

it is specified as a white dial + silver case + leather strap.

Compared to the product I'm introducing on Rakuten this time,

the appearance is quite similar.

However, the Rakuten one is a limited set that comes with a mesh strap.

The Amazon one, according to the product description, is a leather strap specification.

So, if it were me,

I wouldn't just look at "which one is cheaper,"

but also which strap I like better.

I would compare which set contents suit me better.

I would compare them to that extent.

For those who prefer Amazon, it's easy to understand if you take a look at this one too.

[See the product on Amazon👇]

The limited set on Rakuten is here.

[See the product on Rakuten👇]

If it were me, I would choose based on "do I want to wear it every day" rather than "is it a good deal"

A watch is something you see every day.

That's why,

rather than deciding based on a difference of a few hundred or a few thousand yen,

"Do I want to wear this when I go out?"

is more important, I think.

If you want to enjoy it including the mesh belt, go with Rakuten.

If the vibe of the leather belt on Amazon strikes a chord, that's also an option.

Neither one is the "correct" answer.

The one you want to wear every day is the correct answer.

That's how I would choose.

If I received this as a gift, I would honestly be happy.

Birthday.

Anniversary.

A treat for yourself.

It seems to fit those occasions quite well too.

It's a brand-name item, but

it doesn't scream "I'm a brand!" too much.

That's also good.

Subtly Paul Smith.

I think there are quite a few people for whom this level is just right.

If I received this as a gift, I would honestly be happy.

If you're curious, just take a look at the photos first.

This watch,

It's faster to look at the photos than to read the text.

What I especially want you to see is,

the intricate design of the dial and the vibe when you change the strap.

You can decide whether to buy it after that.

Just take a look once.

You'll probably understand why I stopped and stared at the images.

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