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EinPA's recent experience at a fundraiser, where he hoped to connect with fellow watch enthusiasts among a group of physicians but found none, sparks a compelling discussion. His observation prompts readers to reflect on the rarity of encountering true horology aficionados in unexpected social settings. This article synthesizes community insights on the prevalence and characteristics of watch collectors in the wild, offering a nuanced perspective on a shared enthusiast dilemma.
are active or retired physicians, I was never under the impression that a lot of them were into high horology. My mother always loved watches, she was the one who initially 'infected' me with the 'disease', but with that said, she would have never treated herself to an expensive watch.... My cousin and her husband are peak-career doctors, and could easily afford to splurge on watches, but I believe he only has one Omega that was a birthday gift or something along those lines.... Even the maxillo
Which reminds me of a story my Uncle told me, he was leaving a meeting and a young lawyer ran up to him all excited and asked him if he is wearing a Panerai and complimented him on the watch, depends I guess.
It’s happened to me a few times, I’m always liking to see what someone is wearing and depending on the situation will ask. It helps to be older, as I’m no threat to anyone.
...I'm usually rewarded with at least a brief conversation. I'm usually wearing a watch too so that probably helps. I think watch people are like car people. Usually happy to engage someone who seems truly interested and knows at least SOMETHING about watches (or cars).
I will see some Rolexes but there are a lot of people wearing Rolex who aren’t enthusiasts.
Pure class! It is not very often that I find a watch enthusiast. Most high horology users I’ve meet are entrepreneurs who wear a fine watch as a status symbol and are not very much into horology. They aren’t also prone to talk much about their pieces and show some kind of distrust when you address their watch. Thanks for sharing. René
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