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Dan S
·Every time I buy a new vehicle, I look around, and always end up sticking with Toyota.
Brand loyalty non watches
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverSome I find myself loyal to:
Maui Jim glasses
Alden boots
Le Creuset
Maui Jim glasses
Alden boots
Le Creuset
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFSo my dad loves power tools, he’s a bit lacking in mechanical sympathy and always tries to use them.
My grandfather was a HAM, a talented electronics builder and an air traffic controller. He had the opposite approach, minimal power tools, only used as a last resort or for repetitive work.
He always stressed that you were far less likely to damage something if you went slowly, thought about it carefully and used the best hand tools possible. He also would carefully torque everything important or expensive, even things that weren’t specced, he’d give a safe rating and use a torque screwdriver.
After using cheapos when I was young I bought all PB Swiss drivers, torque drivers, Allen keys, torque wrenches, ratchet drivers etc.
I have used the hell out of these, and to this day I’ve never stripped a screw head with any of them, and have never caused any damage at all to the flutes, even prying on them in dodgy ways at times.
I’ve also got their heavy pry bar, which is insanely strong and effective, their dead-blow hammers, punches, hose picks and… being Swiss, even their fondue forks.
These are not cheap, or even close to cheap. But they’re made in Switzerland to Swiss standards and they take it seriously enough for them to last a lifetime.
My grandfather was a HAM, a talented electronics builder and an air traffic controller. He had the opposite approach, minimal power tools, only used as a last resort or for repetitive work.
He always stressed that you were far less likely to damage something if you went slowly, thought about it carefully and used the best hand tools possible. He also would carefully torque everything important or expensive, even things that weren’t specced, he’d give a safe rating and use a torque screwdriver.
After using cheapos when I was young I bought all PB Swiss drivers, torque drivers, Allen keys, torque wrenches, ratchet drivers etc.
I have used the hell out of these, and to this day I’ve never stripped a screw head with any of them, and have never caused any damage at all to the flutes, even prying on them in dodgy ways at times.
I’ve also got their heavy pry bar, which is insanely strong and effective, their dead-blow hammers, punches, hose picks and… being Swiss, even their fondue forks.
These are not cheap, or even close to cheap. But they’re made in Switzerland to Swiss standards and they take it seriously enough for them to last a lifetime.
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clockoclock
·I’m not a brand loyalist per se. I think brand loyalism is … Corny.
I don’t “love” nor am I “loyal” to Omega watches, I like them a lot, very much. I hold them in high regard and I’m here for information. I like other watches and watch brands too. The other thing I like on a nerd level other than watches, are Saabs. I’ve had five of them in the family and “love” the cars.
I don’t “love” nor am I “loyal” to Omega watches, I like them a lot, very much. I hold them in high regard and I’m here for information. I like other watches and watch brands too. The other thing I like on a nerd level other than watches, are Saabs. I’ve had five of them in the family and “love” the cars.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverI think brand loyalism is … Corny
It sure can be- when it is applied childishly (say, solely because of a name). But I don't see any issue whatsoever with loyalty to brands that have specifically built that loyalty through their interactions with their customers.
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clockoclock
·It sure can be- when it is applied childishly (say, solely because of a name). But I don't see any issue whatsoever with loyalty to brands that have specifically built that loyalty through their interactions with their customers.
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Jakeys
·It sure can be- when it is applied childishly (say, solely because of a name). But I don't see any issue whatsoever with loyalty to brands that have specifically built that loyalty through their interactions with their customers.
Yeah agreed, I'm only "loyal" to brands that earn that loyalty by making good things. So much in the world today gets enshittified over time, I want to back companies that just keep making great things.
It's part of why I got into watches. One thing that does a job, does it well and will do it for your lifetime if you take care of it.
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Dogart1983
·Every time I buy a new vehicle, I look around, and always end up sticking with Toyota.
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Dogart1983
·After using cheapos when I was young I bought all PB Swiss drivers, torque drivers, Allen keys, torque wrenches, ratchet drivers etc.
I have used the hell out of these, and to this day I’ve never stripped a screw head with any of them, and have never caused any damage at all to the flutes, even prying on them in dodgy ways at times.
I’ve also got their heavy pry bar, which is insanely strong and effective, their dead-blow hammers, punches, hose picks and… being Swiss, even their fondue forks.
These are not cheap, or even close to cheap. But they’re made in Switzerland to Swiss standards and they take it seriously enough for them to last a lifetime.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentAdidas (Sambas for everyday/ casual knocking a ball around; Stan Smiths for tennis, and Copas for moldeds).
That's about it for my brand loyalty. Although I do have a brand-avoidance, too.
That's about it for my brand loyalty. Although I do have a brand-avoidance, too.
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hen
·Volvo, I have had 145, 240, 340, 940, V40 and C30
Triumph I have a 1960 5TA and a 09 Bonneville and I used to have a 1968 Bonneville.
Triumph I have a 1960 5TA and a 09 Bonneville and I used to have a 1968 Bonneville.
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Speed2Sea
·1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R and 2018 Triumph Thruxton R. One is reliable the other not so much 😂
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clockoclock
·Volvo, I have had 145, 240, 340, 940, V40 and C30
Triumph I have a 1960 5TA and a 09 Bonneville and I used to have a 1968 Bonneville.
(ok, the Amazon, 164, PV, Volvo Bertone are beautiful cars).
There’s a Triumph - Saab connection, did you know that?
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vbrad26
·Can't really think of anything aside from cars. At my core, I'm a die hard VW guy.
That is the company that I believe I can fully credit my passion for most things automotive.
I can't imagine at this point, not having at least one in the fleet.
But I will say that it may not have to be VW proper, but at least something under their umbrella.
Good thing I like Audi's and Porsche's as well!
That is the company that I believe I can fully credit my passion for most things automotive.
I can't imagine at this point, not having at least one in the fleet.
But I will say that it may not have to be VW proper, but at least something under their umbrella.
Good thing I like Audi's and Porsche's as well!
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hen
·I’d rather push my Saab than drive a Volvo
(ok, the Amazon, 164, PV, Volvo Bertone are beautiful cars).
There’s a Triumph - Saab connection, did you know that?
I have driven Saabs too, a 99 and a 900.
Yup, Saab used Triumph engines in the 99 onwards.
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YY77
·Santoni is my go to dress shoe
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanIn the UK, mainly Uniqlo, Superdry, Timberland, Ray Ban New Wayfarers, and generic Desert boots (but with only 4 eyelet holes 2 + 2)
…… and VW Golf Estates …
…… and VW Golf Estates …
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Dogart1983
·Santoni is my go to dress shoe
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YY77
·Have to make sure my wife doesn’t know of this company. Beautiful shoes but she could become an investor if she were let loose on the site
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Jakeys
·1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R and 2018 Triumph Thruxton R. One is reliable the other not so much 😂
It's on my bucket list to get my bike license and a bike at some point, probably within the next five years. The Thruxton would be top of my list as a second bike down the line, absolutely gorgeous.
Can't really think of anything aside from cars. At my core, I'm a die hard VW guy.
That is the company that I believe I can fully credit my passion for most things automotive.
I can't imagine at this point, not having at least one in the fleet.
But I will say that it may not have to be VW proper, but at least something under their umbrella.
Good thing I like Audi's and Porsche's as well!
While not really a VW guy, about ten years ago I was looking for a nice sporty car, and I was tossing up between an Evo or an STi. A good friend of mine suggested I look at the Passat R36, which I'd never even heard of. He reasoned it suited my personality better. Not only was he right and I ended up buying it, he was so incredibly right I still daily it today. I've put well over 100,000 kms on it and I can't find anything I honestly want to replace it with. (That I can afford. If I could afford a Porsche, different story. 😜)
Santoni is my go to dress shoe
I gather there is quite a big overlap in guys who like watches and guys who like footwear.
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