Horological Meandering

Any of you ever have an experience for a watch that you despise, hate or strong "No way, man". Only later maybe few months to few fears have turn around 180 degree and fall for it. I would say you need at least a few months to qualify the negativity toward the watch is indeed genuine and intense enough.

I have a recent experience that is like that. 

I'm interested to know the story behind the turn around.

1. Was it after reading/talking to someone on this forum?

2. Seeing a wristshot that surprise you how good it look "on hand"

3. A change of taste?

You can fill in whatever reason or catalyst invoke the changes.

As for mine. Reason #1 and #2. I'll follow up with a post of this watch.


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Tyler

for me ..its the MBF No 3.

it was prejudice against the brand and the machines before No3, pure ignorance and it was so "in your face".

i grew to understand the brand and make, and respect the people behind it, the story and concept. lookwise, it took me more then half a year to get used to and comfortable with. i must say, its more then AD that effected the change in me, though a certain good doctor cum ex Purist moderator played a part in it.

 

look forward to hearing your story.

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Horo

Hi Tyler,

This is a good question and I look forward to seeing the watch behind it.

For me it was more an attitude readjustment than an acclimatisation to the watch itself.

I told the story in my Seussian bed-time story post. Click here to link .

Andrew

I'd have to say that when I first came across the MIH watch a few years ago and found it much to simple and elementary looking in order to appreciate it. At the time I was more focused on the established brands and wrist recognition.

Then thanks to some posts here on Ppro as well as a few very detailed reports by Magnus I became intrigued with the story behind the watch and why it is the way it is.
After all it is a sleeper watch whose simple facade contradicts the complexity within.


So I would tag my hate-love with the MIH to option #1

Here it goes.

A purist was reading up the friday wristscan because he's amazed of the other purist can devoted so much time and passion in just choosing what watch to wear. No less astonished by the amount of comment follow up by other fellow purist. Then he saw the MIH. To his puny horology exposure. He thought it was something of a neo japanese style Swatch ripoff. Then he saw the comment that follow. He learned and he investigate more(which is usually the starting point to an acquisition trail :-P). He like the story and love the watch. He show the photos to the wife.

Her comment? 'Please ... that's just about the ugliest thing ever. Don't tell me you are considering!' He was but drop the idea after hearing the wife's opinion. Later the couple visited the MIH in Switzerland and say the MIH in metal. They love it. They got the watch and the wife even have 1st dipped .

Fast forward few he met a fellow purist whose wife too held the thought that the MIH is an ugly watch. What our hero did is show his MIH to them. The outcome? The wife love it!

All that left behind is a puzzled purist husband.

Moral of the story? Let your spouse see it in metal. Photos will only confuse them more.

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Tyler

before i joined this forum i had no time whatsoever for Rolex and always associated them with flashy geezers, but i've learnt a huge amount about the quality and the history and no realise that the minority of owners are flashy gits and the majority are people who either want a totally reliable watch or want a quality vintage piece. i have one now and i'm eventually going to obtain a 1964 submariner before i die.

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Graham

Flashy geezers... That's exactly the problems I have with the crown. Doesn't help when you grow up with the popular belive that a all gold rolex is the thing a man should have. Yuck!

My dad have a 2 tone datejust with gold diamond dial that will eventually be past down to me. I'm dreading the days.

Maybe in time I'll turn into one those geezers you mention. Then maybe I can like the watch. Scary thought.

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Tyler

For me it´s the same story, Graham.
Rolex definitely was a "no go" before I learned more about its history and quality in this forum and from watchmakers.
I have to admit that the Submariner always had a slightly better reputation for being "THE Bond watch" .

http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-732/pi-4041216/ti-644441/s--4/

Kind regards,

anaesdoc

Preferably one holding a lighter acting as a source of illumination.

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Tyler

Here you go, Tyler:

 

These 40 mm are just working for my wrist as the lugs are nicely shaped and fit snugly.

Kind regards,

anaesdoc

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And now, try to take off my Explorer I from my wrist, and you are a dead man.

 

 

Vte

Did a fellow purist "corrupted" your mind about the Big O Crown?

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Tyler

It has always been one of my fav watch designs, simple and clean, so for my 36 Bday I thought I was mature enough to forget those "stupid" ideas and buy what I like.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Vte  

Forget them stupid rules and just enjoy yourself. Passion shouldn't be so complicated.

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Tyler

There is no love at first sight from me on Panerai but now, Panerai is my quite regular casual watch.

Regards

Ling

What makes you change your mind?

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Tyler

After reading some comments here and there and the moment I put it (basic model) on my wrist at AD, I just bought it. Most importantly, I wear it.

Of course, the price is affordable.  If you don't have one, try one base model. If you really don't like it, you can give it to me.

Regards

Ling

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was not fond of IWC's Portofino Moonphase--but came to realize that elongated numerals worked beautifully on a dial. At a glance, they seem like indices; and on the Portofino Moonphase in particular, they impart a medieval sense of wonder that enhances the overall feel of the moonphase complication.

Care to share enlight us with a wristshot?

I'm always fascinated by this watch. Just that my wrist failed to accomodate such a beauty.

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Tyler

am in the middle of a search for another watch--the Portofino is on the list though

I really didnt like the size..swore I would never wear one..

now I addicted...and wait for my first 47mm..

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Imran

That is the other way around!

 

I fell in love with the look of Panerai (Luminor Marina) and finally jumped on it back in 2003…

 

I still love the look of Panerai…

 

But I can’t stand the feeling on the wrist!

 

Strange – I do hope I will change my mind one day…

 

 

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Blomman

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Initially, I thought the bezel to be disproportionately oversized and garish. Learning the history of the watch began to turn the tables. Examining the watch, first hand, I came to appreciate its craftsmanship. Once the piece was secured to my wrist, I was captivated. Now, it is among my favorite pieces.

I love how the watch looks as well as the history of the same. Furthermore, I find the movement very impresive and the bracelet changing system is great.

But when I bouht the watch - or in fact the RG and SS on the same day, I was dissapointed. The watch is too big, too thick and too heavy. And it is not that because of the size of the movement but probably because if the (in my opinion silly) fashion.

I had an opportunity to see the Anniversary of Nico and that was perfact.

Best, Kari