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22 March 2012, 08:21 AM
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What is it about watches ?
Ok, I've been on many forums over the years from Harley's to wine, I've owned muscle/classic cars, tons of motorcycles, sport collectibles, art, BMW's, Porsche's and met many fanatics in every category
 But, the people on this forum are the most dedicated, passionate and informed bunch that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing  and it's not even close...well maybe the corvette guys What is it about watches 
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22 March 2012, 08:26 AM
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Well they give time...and we wear them...and they look nice...
...Did I say they give time? I think I'm just amazed with time itself, it runs its course and you have no choice but to be dependant of it every single day of your life and wearing my watch is the link between that time and me. I could also add all the craftmanship, the hard work and the intelligence of all the people who work together to put such movements up but I think the very base of my passion goes deeper in my mind than just having a watch, whether it has 17 jewels or 122.  EDIT: Then again I don't own a Corvette so...
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22 March 2012, 08:30 AM
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I don't know what it is really...Especially Rolex is intresting with the combination of excellent building quality with history and cultural impact. Outside watches I'm not interested in collections or any sort of luxery items, culture in general interests me more.
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22 March 2012, 08:36 AM
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totally agree the people here are awesome and eager to help out. big
to all the TRF members.
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22 March 2012, 08:56 AM
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Like you John I've been around most of the same collector/enthusiast blocks and would agree that this ones different. The best way I can describe it for me is that watch collecting seem more personal. You wear them versus drive, ride, pilot etc other mechanical wonders. They go everywhere with you. It's just part of you. A more personal relationship. Does any of this make sense?
Oh well. 
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22 March 2012, 10:55 AM
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For me it's all personal... Each timepiece I add has a story behind it... The gears subliminally started spinning when my Mom purchased a Mickey Mouse Lorus watch for me when I was in the second grade... Damn do I miss that watch!
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"Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung |
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22 March 2012, 10:57 AM
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Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin |
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22 March 2012, 11:01 AM
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"Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung |
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22 March 2012, 11:33 AM
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Great question. For me, I'm not sure WHAT it is. I love a substantial, great looking watch, and it represents me, my taste and style. Funny though, until 5 years ago, I had never given one iota of thought to any watch. Then one day my wife of one year said she wanted me to have a submariner because she thought it would look great on me. And so began my gradual descent into WIS madness...
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22 March 2012, 11:38 AM
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On this forum it's the...
Mods that keep us all nicey-nice.  And there's nothing wrong with that...  I've been all those places you mentioned + several racing forums where it gets off the hook pronto... 
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23 March 2012, 01:43 AM
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Interesting stuff guys
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23 March 2012, 01:48 AM
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I agree TRF is the best forum around. So many great friends I met here, its a blessing.
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23 March 2012, 03:33 AM
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We watch people are a most excellent group.
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23 March 2012, 12:18 PM
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23 March 2012, 12:22 PM
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Whatever it is, it seems to be working.
There are a number of real great people here.
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