NickO
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State of the Contagion (SOTC) Posts
It is customary on some other watch boards for members, at this time of year, to post a shot of their collection, often high-lighting pieces bought during the last year or giving a little color behind the pieces they own. I really quite enjoy these posts, seeing what and why watch enthusiasts at all levels own what they own and hearing them share their obvious enthusiasm for this joint obsession. I mean, hobby.
We do not see many State-of-the-Collection posts on the PuristS and I wonder why? Maybe the collective community feels these are in bad taste or poor form? That somehow it would transcend from a genuine sharing of one’s passion into a competition for who can put the most dollars of hardware on the table? Maybe we are all just really bad with cameras? Or we feel that our total collection is somewhat a private affair and should only be leaked out piece-by-piece in differing Watch Scan threads?
While I accept it might be due to any of the reasons above, or others, I can’t help but think it is one of the first two I mentioned. And if it is the second – that a sense of competition will creep in – I think we are selling ourselves and the Purist spirit a bit short. I, for one, find that a little sad. And this is coming from someone who’s watch collection (from a monetary perspective) is usurped by 90% of the regular posters here. But then I never have been one to tie my self worth to my net worth as Dr. Phil would say.
I just enjoy looking at people’s watch collections.
Happy New Year, all
NickO
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