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JwRosenthal
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What is the most significant factor in your watch selection?
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lillatroll
·Asthetics first then condition and if I can afford it. Those were my first thoughts but it also has to be Omega. I struggle to buy anything that is not Omega, I think this is mainly related to the fact that I decided that Omega has designs that cover every eventuality so it is not necessary to buy other brands. I have one or two other brands but 90% of my collection is omega.
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madjestikmoose
·Personally, I like simplicity (less is more), a bit of history maybe (love a good story), or a personal touch (eg. loved Snoopy as a kid).
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersThere is not much of a vintage watch scene where I live. So a year ago, I was interested in a watch if (A) it existed, and (B) if I could buy it. Now I have a few watches, a lot more knowledge (thanks OF!) and I am much more selective.
I now consider: does it round out my collection; do I love it enough to service it; how often would I wear it, will it likely hold its value or increase. I was headed towards an accumulation of watches, and I am now more deeply interested in a smaller meaningful collection. I am not sure what's next for a wrist watch, but I have turned an eye to pocket watches and I think because of my love for old black and white movies, I am really keen on the visual story pocket watches can tell about an era, especially the deco pieces. As a plus, PW's are relatively inexpensive, so you can get a few just for fun.
Also, my wife has become a watchhound after I bought her some watches (because she's awesome, and also to obfuscate my purchases). So the watch budget has gotten shared somewhat. All good news though, we should all be so lucky to have a partner who shares, or at least appreciates, our passions.
I now consider: does it round out my collection; do I love it enough to service it; how often would I wear it, will it likely hold its value or increase. I was headed towards an accumulation of watches, and I am now more deeply interested in a smaller meaningful collection. I am not sure what's next for a wrist watch, but I have turned an eye to pocket watches and I think because of my love for old black and white movies, I am really keen on the visual story pocket watches can tell about an era, especially the deco pieces. As a plus, PW's are relatively inexpensive, so you can get a few just for fun.
Also, my wife has become a watchhound after I bought her some watches (because she's awesome, and also to obfuscate my purchases). So the watch budget has gotten shared somewhat. All good news though, we should all be so lucky to have a partner who shares, or at least appreciates, our passions.
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Martin_J_N
·Readability is key for me, irrespective of brand or price the watch has to have a clear easy read dial, and should look good on the wrist. I am not a follower of trends I buy what I like not what is necessarily popular. If I had to say what style of watch do I like then I would say classic rather than sport.
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gostang9
·Did you make this? Or is this a meme floating around the web?
This is my Watch Buying Paradox...
Speedy price chart...
And this one...
And this helpful VENN diagram for Speedy WR...
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saulgoodman
·We all have different reasons, rationales, passions, or ideas about why we're drawn to specific watches or watches in general. After a conversation with a fellow watch enthusiast last night on this subject, it has got me curious, what is your overarching motivation for a watch selection?
So otherwise asked, what is the most significant factor in selecting a watch?
For me, I'm drawn to the general aesthetics of a watch (and how they relate to my personal tastes). If it doesn't look good or provide me with delight, I'm hard-pressed to find myself interested. But admittedly, two other factors frequently creep up: heritage and function. Occasionally I find the heritage (story) of a piece or it's function (or lack thereof) will outweigh my aesthetic preferences.
And if I could expand the question a little further, why do you like watches? I mean, you've gone so far as to join a watch forum, talk about watches, embarrassingly talk wrist shots in public, post said pictures, and more. What is it about these trinkets on our wrists that develops such passion?
1. Uniqueness. I don’t want what everyone else has. What’s the point?
2. Lifestyle compatibility. It has to suit who I am and what I do.
3. Comfort. Nothing worse than a watch that feels awkward on my wrist.
4. Quality. I want keepers.
