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SamP · 7 April 2017, 11:01 PM

Greetings all.
Over the years having seen the numerous posts on which watch, dial or size should I get etc.
Fair enough, asking about price/condition may avoid you making a mistake, however buying a watch is a very personal adventure and I'm beginning to sense some people might actually be buying watches according to how they are perceived by others.
In this ever changing world, tv reality programs are the norm and vanity is at its forefront. I'm not talking about people with well thought out collections, but I'm sure if you think about it, the sort of post I'm talking about is easily spotted. Occasionally someone says "look mate, you should buy what you like", leaving me overjoyed.
Watches, were, getting bigger and bigger - all down to vanity. The scenario seems to be the Essex girls are wearing 36mm gold coloured chronographs on TV, so I can't wear a 36, I've got to supplant it with a 40mm. Don't get me wrong my collection has a few 42mm watches (Speedmaster Prof. or as Archie calls it MOTFM) but I have a 34mm VC too and I certainly don't care what others think.
I don't wish to offend anyone, but can we stick to all the other brilliant posts instead of what should I get? Perhaps a dedicated section to cater for what should I get might be in order?

padi56 · 7 April 2017, 11:11 PM

The Archie word its recommended not to even quote or speak his name on forum.

Andad · 7 April 2017, 11:24 PM

Andad · 7 April 2017, 11:25 PM

Bit sensitive in your old age Pete?

beshannon · 8 April 2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SamP

Do you buy a watch for yourself ?

Yes

vladamir15 · 8 April 2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The Archie word its recommended not to even quote or speak his name on forum.

+1 not at all an authority on watches.

AK797 · 8 April 2017, 04:31 AM

I only buy so my TRF brothers can enjoy the watch, I get nothing, I'm a saint like that.

Jocke · 8 April 2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I only buy so my TRF brothers can enjoy the watch, I get nothing, I'm a saint like that.

Same here, I don't like a single one of those I own.

BristolCavendish · 8 April 2017, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SamP

Over the years having seen the numerous posts on which watch, dial or size should I get etc. I'm beginning to sense some people might actually be buying watches according to how they are perceived by others.

You brought up a good point. Rolex handholding/reassurance threads seem to be growing in number. It's kind of like fashionistas selecting and buying designer stilettos.

swils8610 · 8 April 2017, 08:48 AM

That name is most certainly not welcome here.

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SamP · 10 April 2017, 05:31 AM

Archie was just mentioned in passing. Anyway I think he's hilarious. The constant swearing, licking the whisky bottle etc & more knowledgeable than you and I combined.
The watch world is multifaceted and All are welcome. Anyway, I know you're joking, as am I.

7 April 2017, 11:01 PM	#1
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 723	Do you buy a watch for yourself or others? Greetings all. Over the years having seen the numerous posts on which watch, dial or size should I get etc. Fair enough, asking about price/condition may avoid you making a mistake, however buying a watch is a very personal adventure and I'm beginning to sense some people might actually be buying watches according to how they are perceived by others. In this ever changing world, tv reality programs are the norm and vanity is at its forefront. I'm not talking about people with well thought out collections, but I'm sure if you think about it, the sort of post I'm talking about is easily spotted. Occasionally someone says "look mate, you should buy what you like", leaving me overjoyed. Watches, were, getting bigger and bigger - all down to vanity. The scenario seems to be the Essex girls are wearing 36mm gold coloured chronographs on TV, so I can't wear a 36, I've got to supplant it with a 40mm. Don't get me wrong my collection has a few 42mm watches (Speedmaster Prof. or as Archie calls it MOTFM) but I have a 34mm VC too and I certainly don't care what others think. I don't wish to offend anyone, but can we stick to all the other brilliant posts instead of what should I get? Perhaps a dedicated section to cater for what should I get might be in order?

7 April 2017, 11:11 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	The Archie word its recommended not to even quote or speak his name on forum. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	__________________ E

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Bit sensitive in your old age Pete? __________________ E

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I only buy so my TRF brothers can enjoy the watch, I get nothing, I'm a saint like that.

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swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	That name is most certainly not welcome here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10 April 2017, 05:31 AM	#11
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 723	Archie was just mentioned in passing. Anyway I think he's hilarious. The constant swearing, licking the whisky bottle etc & more knowledgeable than you and I combined. The watch world is multifaceted and All are welcome. Anyway, I know you're joking, as am I.

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