damianp
2051
My basic inspiration is high end mechanical engineering. The additional "inspirations" changed and will change over time, but I can identify with a lot of what's been written so far.
I've always been interested in mechanics. It started as a child: Lego Technic, Sci-Fi, P.M. magazine (don't know, if anybody knwos that) and other stuff. I still remember reading my first article about the resurrection of Lange & Söhne in the late 90s. I wasn't yet interested in watches specifically, though. I've studied mechanical engineering, of course, but my focus still wasn't on watches. My interest in watches grew in my 30s (when I was able to afford them). The main reason is, that there's pretty much no pure mechanical engineering left in the world. Everything is electro-mechanics (what's happened to watches with quartz, happened everywhere else, too). While that's not a bad thing in general, it still fueled my interest in mechanical watches. For me, mechanical watches are the highest, most beautiful, form of what's possible in "my job" (I'm not working in the watch industry). A new watch needs to satisfy the inner engineering geek inside of me. That's probably why most of my watches have display casebacks.
What inspires you to buy another watch?
I already have all the watches I need. So why do I keep searching? What pushes you to acquire that next watch? Is it the desire for a new release? Are you searching for your grail or exit watch? Watch collectors seem to collect more than just watches and ...
At least you're man enough to admit it! I just realized, I didn't admit I was nuts and have the disease...
One day the men in white coats will grab us and lock us up.
Are you my therapist? 😂😂😂
It’s an addiction, but one that doesn’t get you divorced or jailed I only collect watches. Prior to that, I collected [medical school] debt. I can try to get into car collecting, by my watch collecting would get in the way. I’m particularly into watches t...
So do I !!!!!
In a world of fautina and wanna-be divers, I found this watch to be a very compelling and refreshing offering.
Unique and iconic describes your choices perfectly.
I like the idea of wearing a watch that only another collector would recognize.
I really need a nice simple watch...
1. I realize I want a nice simple watch that is easy to set and elegant. Preferably in white or rose gold. My daily watch has gravitated away from the Patek Philippe and other complex watches towards simple watches. I'm even getting lazy nowadays because ...
Kudos on understanding what drives your passion.
I find the motivation of wanting a personal relationship with a watchmaker-artist especially interesting.
I agree, that personal relationship with VERY REAL PEOPLE is fun... Just some further clarification...
I enjoy having that personal relationship with the artist. To be able to call the artist and chat with them, their spouse, etc. and to understand their business and the craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing. With an understanding of manufacturing, I k...
My preference is also time only.
I own a moonphase manual wind watch that I constantly need to remind myself to set. But another element I find myself considering is how much time do I have left? Should I spend six figures for a watch I may be able to enjoy for only a few more years?
Stay healthy my friend...
You bring up a good point... Our mortality is another reality that we should plan for... And I really don't know if perpetual calendars (which is now becoming ubiquitous, even Baume & Mercier has a perpetual calendar) are the way to go. I just go for some...
Until a few years ago
I was inspired to create a collection that sings to me in terms of themes: diver, classic handwound, ultra thin, world timer, integrated SS Genta, etc. After 15 years of following this path, and as I used my watches a lot and built a mature feeling for al...
No single reason,but partially...
The hunt and researching. Do any of us here Need more watches?
At this point it’s probably driven by a desire to curate a “better” collection.
At this point I should be swapping incomings with outgoings, I’m trying to get to this point but struggling a little. To the extent that the collection continues to grow its really a failure of being able to do what I mentioned above.
It is a complicated thing. The most important for me is I love to look at watches and handle them.
And in the process, I acquired some. It just makes me happy to own a machine that can tell the passage of time.
Such a good question uncle Chico.
At first I would say it would about passion, so if a watch is really making me passionate about it, I will want to have it... It is also to some degree and to this point to get a few classic watch for weekdays and also a bit more sporty and casual for the...
For me, the desire to own a "perfect/flawless" watch that I will keep for the rest of life
We know there is no such a watch, but my heart keep believing there is. I also want multiple watches that suites different conditions : 2 daily watches, 2 dress watches, 2 casual watches, and 1 diver. Have bought and sold many watches, I feel my taste is ...
This approach best describes my own.
I like the idea of owning different watches for different conditions.
I like your 2+2+2+1 setup...what are your 2 daily watches? That is the category I struggle with
On the weekend I would love an alternative to my Garmin watch!
Now I have more than my target, actually. I plan to sell some of them. Current setup :
Daily watches : PAM 048, IWC GST alarm, Rolex datejust 36, IWC Pilot 3706. Diver : Omega seamaster 300. Casual watches : Omega moonwatch, Tudor Advisor (alarm) vintage, rolex explorer 1 36mm. Dress watches : cartier Tank Louis cartier rose gold, JLC Rever...
I used to think about exits a lot in general and not just watches..
I paint a 10-15 year hazy horizon of where i think i want to be and do some adjustments here and there. After doing that for most of my life, I realize that while life has been humming along ok, that getting to your projected pitstops or heck even arrivin...
It sounds as if your watch philosophy follows your life philosophy.
Plan, but seize an opportunity that presents itself.
My basic inspiration is high end mechanical engineering. The additional "inspirations" changed and will change over time, but I can identify with a lot of what's been written so far.
I've always been interested in mechanics. It started as a child: Lego Technic, Sci-Fi, P.M. magazine (don't know, if anybody knwos that) and other stuff. I still remember reading my first article about the resurrection of Lange & Söhne in the late 90s. I ...
I am filling out the corners of my collection
My purchases this year back that up. I finally bought an AHCI watch (Klaauw Satellite), an unheard of historic quartz watch (IWC Delirium), and a pair of Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clocks (a brass beater and historic Colani). I don’t really need another watch...
Well, I am looking after watches from a recent or distant past, more than the current production, I must admit.
I am a bit disappointed by watches from these very last years, as if the Watch Industry took some distance with their hard core collectors, for some new clients. They are making watches for clients, more than for true collectors and passionate watch lover...
I can’t agree more. The underlying feeling is that of us being told that our time is past. I kinda got that feeling when I got the SD43..
It’s like it was telling me this is where we’re headed. Are you coming with us? Probably why I got it in the first place.. to know. The Explorer that I got after was arguably the last of the “good guys” in the current catalog together with the ageing Milg...
Very little these days...
It has to be the perfect storm... Insanely collectible... Iconic design. Or what about something new that you fall in love with in 5 seconds... but need to wait for it to become avail pre-owned, because you know it has resale value of a tin can...? Chuckl...
