Horological Meandering

There are many types of people who collect high end watches. Recently, there has been a series of heated discussions about those who buy something predominantly because of the need to show the world that they own something valuable. It is argued that ther...  

In principle, everyone is entitled to do what he likes (within the borders of the law of course) and I do not want to judge the approach. That does not mean that I would personally admire it, but that's my problem not the problem of the other guy. The wor... 

Oh I can’t remember. I don’t pay attention to anything worth less than half a mill.

I think here we have appreciation for all watches of interest, so to speak. I think any Purist would enjoy reading about a watch that is presented in an engaging manner. A $50 digital watch that has been a useful and reliable piece of gear would stimulate... 

I think the main goal of it is respect, if one sees someone posting a diamond studded, gold, platinum etc. piece we are genuinely happy for them, because it is the perfect piece for them. I take collecting in this way , I believe that every piece is desti... 

Really enjoyed your answer. Thoughtful and insightful. Much resonance.

Personally, I feel each individual is entitled to his own opinion and approach to everything in life, including watch collecting. After all, it is his/her own funds and they can do with them what they like. As to the 'humblebrag' aspect of it, I believe t... 

Respect and open opinion. We don’t have to agree with it. Or even engage with it. But to openly abuse it goes beyond the framework. Indeed.

A respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment. Just like with everything else, if you don’t like it, don’t participate. It is your own choice.

Does that relate to MTF as he mentioned misplacing a watch recently My opinion for what it is worth... everyone collects different things... some people stamps and others gold coins, some people vintage cars and others supercars, some even are plane-spott... 

Thanks for reading Andrew. And for thoughtful response.

I got to confess that I do not have a ton of money to splurge on watches. And I have come across characters that you mentioned in your sharing. one of the the thoughts that I use before getting a watch is “ if this Watch was a different brand, and given a... 

Lucky there are other forum members sharing my pain Oh, the humanity!

I would be the last person to judge about the way how people look at watches. I must confess that sometimes people, collectors, are carried away a bit too much in the other direction. That results in statements as : it is a piece of art.... One must be ca... 

whether we prefer the precious stone encrusted timepiece or the sober, restrained classic - and everything else in between - secretly hopeto some extent that other people will recognise our status and our taste by the watch we wear?

99.5% of the time, the people I meet have absolutely no idea at all whether my watch is a grand complication or a freebie from Amazon. I work from home on my own by a screen. I don't think a watch represents an opportunity to have my taste or status recog... 

Expressed myself badly and decided to delete the post.

Shared? Yes. Endorsed? No. I thought one of the beauties of PuristS forum was to share our passion with people who understood what it is like to buy and collect watches. I didn't think it was an endorsement process. Blomman really is not a fan of my 5650G... 

It was not my intention to be disparaging or to upset you. What I meant to say was more that even if we have little interest in having 99,5% of people in the street recognising our watch, we like to come here to discuss our joint passion. Once again sorry... 

.....i think i ansewered your question. Not upset in the slightest. Share.....yes. Endorse......no.

My reading comprehension these days is far from the best

Awesome "quotes". My whole collection is worth Patek platinum buckle crown and crock strap...yet I cherish it with my life...humblebrag...excellent term... on other hand a lot of heavy collectors here who I appreciate dearly for their down to earth approa... 

.....how each watch means something to you beyond a dollar bill. To each his own...... live and let live.....respect.... Frank honesty.

A true collector gentleman.

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Hi, Damjan, "To each his own is correct but losing 5 digits watch and finding it inside used corcks box or driving Fiat worth my lifetime salary is completely different ballgame.." What is the context and what does it mean? Cheers, TM

For me the key word is RESPECT . I dont care if somebody has got a collection thats worth 1M or €10 . As long as someone respects me with my hobby i will treat them the same way back . I realy can enjoy a good read about someone how just got a new watch a... 

Very interesting topic, Baron! There is no straight or right answer here... Within the boundaries of the place (in this case this forum)! As long as the opinion and the way its expressed is within the "rules of engagement" I think we all are entitled to a... 

....and again, it comes back to manners and respect.

in French ( sorry I can’t translate it ) : si tu diffères de moi, frère, loin de me léser tu m’enrichis ... So true and applicable to all aspects of life Best Christian

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

We are all braggers in a way, otherwise why would we show our watches to other enthusiasts and understand the value and enjoyment of giving each other positive feedback about each other’s watches. However, this is healthy. Watches are important to us here... 

This is a great thread with some interesting responses. I, too, had no idea what a humblebrag is. I guess it's the blowhard for the new generation ( which is my generation I guess)! Another angle to think about: I believe this behavior to be more prevalen... 

I suppose this is all about context isn’t it

Context it is! I wish I had summed it up so nicely

.....a year or so ago, I had dinner with a member of this forum who i had never met before. We got on very well. He had brought a number of watches for me to see. On the table in front of me, he produced watches taht must have been worth well over $100k. ... 

We use our 'truths' (biases) to draw conclusions and make decisions everyday, don't we?

That’s a polite, cocktail party way of commenting on another person’s ride (or watch). Would this be a humble-brag? “I wanted this Grand Complication watch so much that I traded 5 other watches and a 911 for it; the Porsche was going to need tires soon an...  

Yes , there are many types of collector and yes most like to get a bit of positive feedback from their fellow collectors. I think this occurs in most fields of collecting, we are basically insecure creatures and love a bit of positive affirmation How ofte... 

Your points, however, are making me reevaluate a recent post of mine. Thanks for these words of wisdom, honestly. What you've said here is something to keep in mind going forward.

Hi Julian, "Not sure  they can be classifies as a Purist , however that certainly does not preclude him from posting here , however due to the nature of the population here, the HB generally does not get the gratification he needs and moves on" A key poin... 

baron, Your erudite and eloquent, provocative piece resonates with many and I count myself as one of them. We have a couple or three PuristS' adages that have served us well. " Seeking perfection in an imperfect world. " All who enter our fora have their ...  

.....a welcome for all. Other than racists. They will still get thrown overboard.

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This community has always been about inclusiveness, and except in particularly egregious cases it has always been our culture that individuals who feel this community is not for them choose to leave rather than being pushed out by other community members,... 

Magnus, That's why you have a PhD. I did not get it and had to ask for clarification But I was not alone. Very deep. Regards, MTF