Horological Meandering

I feel like since i came on this forum i dont know how long ago (I’m a lurker👀) there’s no website that gives you the knowledge and info like here. I was reading hodinke and I’m like nothing is new, I’ve seen everything here, the same is with other websit... 

No hidden agenda no hard selling. Thanks for the kind words.

NT

. . . other websites suck!" About ten years ago, another occasional member of our community made essentially the same comment with regards to TimeZone. He was upset with TZ because they deleted his thread regarding an issue with Patek Phillipe service and... 

it’s only been a platform for press releases … not much substantive discussion. The personal threats against Walt for the Explorer piece I’m sure had a chilling effect.

And bravo for that! Timezone's moderation is a very special... Um... Thing. I think a lot of people have had bad experiences there (myself included).

Last time I visited, years ago, it was a damn cemetery. A dead forum if there ever was one.

I think most of these other websites became a tool to sell and therefore they just look at their content as a way to sell or advertise, if it doesn’t fit the narrative then they will delete or remove you Here even sometimes posts gets removed for violatin... 

Years ago, I posted an honest question regarding a Mark XV I owned at the time. I guess the brand forum moderator objected to something I was asking or perhaps implying and removed my post.

. . . have complete editorial independence. The only thread/post deletions here are for violations of embargoes and unbecoming behavior. We expect everyone to act and react on this site as they would as a guest at a cocktail party. If you wouldn't say it ... 

As I recall, I had a question as to whether an AR coated crystal could have been a replacement. This was troubling as I thought the watch was new. To this day I don’t know as I never got an answer. To your point, I would NEVER expect that sort of reaction... 

. . . my comment was made to elaborate, not to criticize. Apologies if what I wrote came across as offensive. Cordially, Art

I just thought I’d clarify my experience, which sounds not entirely unique. Thanks Dr. No! RM

When Michael Sandler stepped down as head moderator, I congratulated him and suggested it might be the perfect opportunity for a more open and collaborative moderating style on Timezone. I guess my suggestion was not well received as Jessica, the incoming... 

It’s funny, none of us have lost sleep over having been treated questionably, yet we haven’t forgotten, either. Perhaps there’s a lesson to be learned here for Internet forum tyrants in the making.

For a seasoned collector who is genuinely knowledgeable (like yourself) about watches and mechanics , like many on WatchProSite, yes, they'll find Hodinkee's articles to be fairly devoid of the special details that give off that special spark. You are obv... 

To be clear, some of the the comments on Hodinkee… Oy.

Hodinkee was nice at the beginning, eg with the presence of Jack Forster. After that, not my place

. . . and continued posting on at least one Purists sub-forum even after moving to Revo. He's a first-rate writer, to be sure. Art

So lets better keep it like this and enjoy the silence Yeah, Jack is a cool dude!

I used to occasionally post on TZ, but it’s been several years since my last foray there. I also had (have?) a Hodinkee account, but again, inactive. Never on FB, IG, etc., although I do keep tabs on a few industry-related Twitter feeds (no log in). I’m d... 

Many are WatchProSite alumni too! But yes, the ones with the widest audiences are generally pandering to the masses - and the masses are NOT the super knowledgeable and technically inclined individuals like the audience on WPS.

Thank you for the very kind words! We do try! While WatchProSite definitely goes after a different audience than Hodinkee, and we definitely have room for improvement. Hodinkee appeals to watch enthusiasts whom are at the beginning of their journey. Howev... 

And your comment on hodinkee being a great resource for beginners is spot on, at least in the past. From my formative years, these articles stood out (and still do now) with combinations of great photography, interesting perspectives, and technical explan... 

A lot of Hodinkee's readers are very eager to gobble up the marketing rhetoric in puff pieces. One former Hodinkee Editor was even still quite adamantly vocal that "a Rolex takes a year to make" - she was definitely outdated if that was ever true. Hodinke... 

Whenever I write an article, I have to ask myself, will it measure up to the high standards of this crowd? Do I have something for every type of reader? And do I know my audience well? It's not easy. And getting technical information from the brands isn't... 

This website wouldn't be the same without you!

We’re all so darn good looking 🤩😉🥹

When it comes to magazines, I find Watches by SJX to always provide the highest quality news and reviews

. . . and a fountain pen forum. He hasn't posted here in years, but I wish he would return as a member of the community. Art

Either I must have forgotten or it was before my time.

He got his start here! And he is very knowledgeable about watches and many other topics! ESPECIALLY fountain pens!