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Flingit1200s
路Hahahaha! That watch is LONG gone. 馃槣
Let's Talk Pretentiousness in the Watch Community.
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Pvt-Public
路Pretentious, ostentatious, or just f馃がg ugly? Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, I was trying to keep up with someone while at a flea-market in Orlando.
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Richie
路I acquired my second Speedmaster because I was stupid enough to sell my first Speedmaster which I purchased at like..17 years of age. The Planet Ocean...well, I've always been prone to impulsiveness. I just love watches. Even as a kid, I needed complications. I didn't know what complications were but by golly, I needed them.
After having been downsized from corporations twice and a law firm once, I now work in an extraordinarily low prestige job. Sometimes I look at the Omegas and think "What the heck was I thinking? These watches do not go with my lifestyle." I probably won't get anymore (though I have this strong compulsion to hit the Watchrecon site on a near daily basis) and if my wife finds out, I DEFINITELY won't be getting anymore. I simply can't afford to be pretentious. Proud maybe. But knowing the truth of what I do, humility forces pretentiousness out the door.
But the bottom line, figuratively and literally, is that Omegas are great, well built watches.
After having been downsized from corporations twice and a law firm once, I now work in an extraordinarily low prestige job. Sometimes I look at the Omegas and think "What the heck was I thinking? These watches do not go with my lifestyle." I probably won't get anymore (though I have this strong compulsion to hit the Watchrecon site on a near daily basis) and if my wife finds out, I DEFINITELY won't be getting anymore. I simply can't afford to be pretentious. Proud maybe. But knowing the truth of what I do, humility forces pretentiousness out the door.
But the bottom line, figuratively and literally, is that Omegas are great, well built watches.
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ulackfocus
路I acquired my second Speedmaster because I was stupid enough to sell my first Speedmaster which I purchased at like..17 years of age. The Planet Ocean...well, I've always been prone to impulsiveness. I just love watches. Even as a kid, I needed complications. I didn't know what complications were but by golly, I needed them.
After having been downsized from corporations twice and a law firm once, I now work in an extraordinarily low prestige job. Sometimes I look at the Omegas and think "What the heck was I thinking? These watches do not go with my lifestyle." I probably won't get anymore (though I have this strong compulsion to hit the Watchrecon site on a near daily basis) and if my wife finds out, I DEFINITELY won't be getting anymore. I simply can't afford to be pretentious. Proud maybe. But knowing the truth of what I do, humility forces pretentiousness out the door.
But the bottom line, figuratively and literally, is that Omegas are great, well built watches.
One post + one like = avatar picture of Richie Cunningham or Richie Rich if you don't install one yourself.
Welcome to the forum!
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LawBrk
路One post + one like = avatar picture of Richie Cunningham or Richie Rich if you don't install one yourself.
Welcome to the forum!
I vote Cunningham.
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arkstfan
路so I guess I am pretentious and ostentatious as shit then. As my income level has grown over years, I have been able to buy myself toys / investment objects that are more and more costly. I have wanted a Rolex since I was in puberty, and now I have my son's birthyear Pepsi I have wanted an Omega since I met someone in College with one, and now I have my 2nd. (I think that the GO Senator is friggin gorgeous, and the IWC portofino is too.) It makes me feel good to wear my expensive watches and I love to look at them all day in the office. And yes.. if someone notices my watch and comments on how good looking it is.. I appreciate that. If they want to hold it or try it on.. sure! I am hoping that maybe they will gain appreciation and maybe get into the brand as I am.
I don't think I am better than anyone that doesn't have the means to buy one, I am a lucky person and I feel good karma that has allowed me to build a small collection. I am not smart enough or have enough time to research the Vintage watches, so I don't own any except for my Grandfathers Hamilton and my Bradley Mickey Mouse. But I appreciate the vintage watch and those that are collectors.
Honestly people who are buying watches for the gratification of people knowing they spent a crap ton of money aren't wasting time here.
Too many cats, squirrels and mystery uncles.
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Steve9pm
路Food for thought - is it pretentious to make generalizations (even with caveats) about panerai, rolex, and patek owners?
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Richie
路Not to hijack the thread but since you mentioned it.
I checked the terms and rules - nothing there about the necessity of an avatar. Rather childish. But I'll play the game. Give me a bit of time to come up with something...suitable.
I checked the terms and rules - nothing there about the necessity of an avatar. Rather childish. But I'll play the game. Give me a bit of time to come up with something...suitable.
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Richie
路There. How's this?
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SpikiSpikester
路路@ 惟FNot to hijack the thread but since you mentioned it.
I checked the terms and rules - nothing there about the necessity of an avatar. Rather childish. But I'll play the game. Give me a bit of time to come up with something...suitable.
Think of it as an aspect of the forum's culture 馃槈
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SpikiSpikester
路路@ 惟F
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noelekal
路路Home For Wayward WatchesCan one not be pretentious, yet pretend to be?
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Rman
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Kringkily
路路Omega Collector / HunterDepends which community you are talking about. Those who enjoy all watches from the top down...no problem. Those who have more money than manners then who cares about them.
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ulackfocus
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Much too easy for a moderator of my talents.
However, potty humor is certainly fitting seeing how "childish" this place is, eh @Richie?
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Richie
路Oh you guys are ok. I was just being an a$$. I'll think of something later. Now, back to the Omegas...
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Garv
路I vote for Richie as the Committee Chair for the Multiple Post Committee
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Richie
路The reply button did not seem to be working, hence the repetitious posts. Man, what a way to make a first post.
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