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12-06-2013, 10:15 PM
arcata1946 Master WatchGeek
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I'm sure that most who buy less expensive brands--like new customers at the Shop for instance, know little aboutthe value of the "innards" of the watch they are buying--they buy because they like a particular style. In my life,
I have owned some expensive--at least for me--watches in the 4 figure category--and they were great watches.
Today, they are in the sub-$500 range almost exclusively. I respect the expensive brands but have a lot more
knowledge about what you can get for much less money.
12-06-2013, 10:17 PM
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The same type of guys that have a nice car, but can't tell you anything about the motor.
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12-07-2013, 10:02 AM
kramer5150 Master WatchGeek
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Not everyone geeks out and micro-dissects this stuff like we do here (and the other watch forums). A large
percentage of fans I think appreciate the view at 30,000 feet, so to speak. I think a lot of times thats the best
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way to enjoy a hobby, zoom out a little and enjoy it for what it is.
Lets look at it this way...
How many of you know what country the Nickel molecules were mined from in your favorite 316L watch?
Who do you prefer as a dial paint supplier DuPont or Sherwin Williams?
Yes I have thought about these things... but my brain can only take so much, its just not worth it to care really
(for me).
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12-07-2013, 10:10 AM
kramer5150 Master WatchGeek
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The car analogy was bound to come up in this thread. I have 3 friends who autocross. One drives a rotary-turbo
RX7, another a highly modified Audi S4, and the last one an Acura NSX, which he totaled at Laguna Seca so he
upgraded to an older gen Dinan M5. Anyways, one of the biggest problems being tuner-geeks in that hobby... is
pre-conceptions about what your engine and tires are "supposed" to be doing in terms of HP/torque/RPM/boost,and grip. Sometimes its best to ignore what you "think" the car is supposed to be like... and just roll with it and
how its responding on that day.
So again... best to zoom out and just wing it.
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12-07-2013, 10:36 AM
jade330i Master WatchGeek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NCEngineer
Will Rogers quote: "Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects."
Sums it up perfectly!
I've got buddy's that talk about computers like we do watches and others that are into fantasy football like we
are watches. They look at me like "what's the deal with this guy?" But they know it's just not my thing. I could
care less how a computer works! I just want to know that it will work every time I turn it on.
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12-08-2013, 12:49 PM
Igotafevergntlemen Veteran Geek
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True story.I am observing a gentleman in line one day at security.Dressed to the nines and flying to NewYork.He
has a Corum golden bridge on his wrist.Couldnt be any older then in his early thirties.Honest to God he pulls out his
cell phone to check the time.Im like HELLO! are you being for real I thought to myself.In other words like hello look
at me im Mr big wallstreet man now!Now dont get me wrong im not putting this gentleman down but what is the
point of buying any timepiece if all you are going to do is use your cell phone to check the time?
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12-08-2013, 12:52 PM
Igotafevergntlemen Veteran Geek
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Originally Posted by jade330i
Sums it up perfec tly!
I've got buddy's that talk about computers like we do watches and others that are into fantasy football
like we are watches. They look at me like "what's the deal with this guy?" But they know it's just not my thing. I could care less how a computer works! I just want to know that it will work every t ime I turn it
on.
Usually when you are more informed about how a product works you can then make a better buying decision.At
least thats the way I feel
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12-08-2013, 02:06 PM
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When I was younger I purchased expensive watches to impress my peers, not knowing anything about watches
but the price tag. Youth IS wasted on the young. I now find that c ollect ing affordable watches because the onlyperson I need to impress is myself, is far more rewarding and has made me a better man. JMO
12-08-2013, 02:46 PM
socrates True WatchGeek
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Originally Posted by Igotafevergntlemen
True story.I am observing a gentleman in line one day at security.Dressed to the nines and flying to
NewYork.He has a Corum golden bridge on his wrist.Couldnt be any older then in his early thirties.Honest to God he pulls out his cell phone to check the time.Im like HELLO! are you being for real I thought to
myself.In other words like hello look at me im Mr big wallstreet man now!Now dont get me wrong im not
putting this gentleman down but what is the point of buying any timepiece if all you are going to do is
use your cell phone to check the time?
Could be he was in a different time zone than where he lives and was too lazy to set/reset his watch. His cell was
his second time zone watch. I aggree though that with money comes the need to advertise that you have it. Of
those of us here who would walk around with a $10,000 or $20,000 piece on your wrist without a concealed carry
piece in your pocket?
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12-08-2013, 03:19 PM
ccwatchman Veteran Geek
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I don't want to comment about wealthy people who wear expensive watches they know very little about.
I'm still trying to be one of them myself!
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12-08-2013, 03:23 PM
gman66 True WatchGeek
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Originally Posted by ccwatchman
I don't want to comment about wealthy people who wear expensive watches they know very little
about. I'm still trying to be one of them myself!
Ahhh - someone finally said it.
I'd rather be wealthy myself...
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12-08-2013, 03:33 PM
NANDO Senior MemberTrue WatchGeek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joea
When I was younger I purchased expensive watches to impress my peers, not knowing anything about
watches but the price tag. Youth IS wasted on the young. I now find that collecting affordable watches
because the only person I need to impress is myself, is far more rewarding and has made me a better
man. JMO
Well said my friend.
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12-08-2013, 05:06 PM
sub New Geek
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Maybe to them it's just 'ARM CANDY"
12-08-2013, 07:07 PM
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jade330i Master WatchGeek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igotafevergntlemen Usually when you are more informed about how a product works you can then make a better buying
decision.At least thats the way I feel
There's a lot of truth to that and I think that understanding the basics is a good idea. I have a pretty good idea
how a computer works but I, like most people, know very little about the details of the pieces that are inside it.
I bet most of us on here know the basics of how a watch works but could not identify many of the parts inside it
if the movement was taken apart and shown to us piece by piece.
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12-08-2013, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGNOIZE
knowing is half the battle
So true...
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12-08-2013, 07:22 PM
daycoo2 True WatchGeek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joea
When I was younger I purchased expensive watches to impress my peers, not knowing anything about
watches but the price tag. Youth IS wasted on the young. I now find that collecting affordable watches
because the only person I need to impress is myself, is far more rewarding and has made me a better
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man. JMO
Well said.
12-08-2013, 07:23 PM
rice22 Super Geek
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When you have money to burn you make purchases to show your station in life. Your not looking for bargains or
concerned with the actual industry. A $5 watch does the same thing a $500k watch does.
12-08-2013, 07:28 PM
motegi True WatchGeek
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Originally Posted by NCEngineer
So, I'm assuming that it follows that if someone has the ability to purchase a Ferrari he/she must know about Ferrari's business strategy as well.
Or how to properly handle a high performance sports car...
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Maybe to them it's just 'ARM CANDY"
In some cases,very true.
12-08-2013, 07:30 PM
motegi True WatchGeek
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bargains or concerned with the actual industry. A $5 watch does the same thing a $500k watch does.
Living room was a little chilly this evening so...
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