M'Bob
·I was prompted by noticing how many people come and go on forums like this one: there is a burst of enthusiastic activity, then many people just never come back.
Could this be the reason:
The point? Pre-internet, you wanted knowledge, you got on the phone and called people. You canvassed antique and jewelry stores for the occasional find. And when you struck gold, it was was so gratifying.
The easy access we have to get every horology question answered in a few seconds, and our ability to buy watches or parts with equal alacrity I fear is having the effect of both lessening our joy, and shortening our collecting lives.
Could this be the reason:
The point? Pre-internet, you wanted knowledge, you got on the phone and called people. You canvassed antique and jewelry stores for the occasional find. And when you struck gold, it was was so gratifying.
The easy access we have to get every horology question answered in a few seconds, and our ability to buy watches or parts with equal alacrity I fear is having the effect of both lessening our joy, and shortening our collecting lives.