Watch collecting is weird

[HalifaxNS]

I just find it interesting and odd.
I can look at 100 watches and probably only like 2, finding little flaws and imperfections in most.
Not only do I not like the vast majority of watches I see, I actually find them repulsive.
BUT when I see something I like it’s pure magic, a completely beautiful piece of perfection to be adored and cherished.
It’s so subjective and unique to the collector, such a personal choice, there really is no right and wrong.
One more reason why we should not judge others on their choices, I tend do I have to stop myself from thinking negatively on somebody’s choice. Especially considering that there’s such a little difference between what I find amazing and repulsive.
Plus I haven’t even addressed the fact that these things aren’t exactly practical, they’re massively expensive to purchase and service, need to be babied (to a certain extent), and frankly nobody else really gives a shit but us.
As odd as this is, we love them. Just weird, very very weird.

[mattcantwin]

Well put.

[HapaHapa]

Kind of like the anti-pokemon? Gotta catch that one that captivates your attention.

[amckiwi]

You think collecting is weird you should see some of the collectors

[BacoNoir]

I get it. After 30 years of collecting, I know what I like in a watch and the things that drive me nuts.

[93 Turbo]

You think collecting is weird you should see some of the collectors

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[amckiwi]

You think collecting is weird you should see some of the collectors

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Me too

[Steve O.]

Huh?

[Steve O.]

Huh?