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Page 2 of 2 < 1 2 View First Unread 12-06-2013, 10:15 PM Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes #26 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern C alifornia Posts: 3,201 Real Name: Mike

arcata1946

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I'm sure that most who buy less expensive brands--like new customers at the Shop for instance, know little about the 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

#27 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Inside your closet! Posts: 18,657

NANDO

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The same type of guys that have a nice car, but can't tell you anything about the motor. __________________ It's time for a new watch!

12-07-2013, 10:02 AM

#28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,869 Real Name: Garrett

kramer5150
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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

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). __________________ WTB: Sottomarino MANTA GIGANTE, please PM me sale offers... thanks!! The WatchBox Review Series

12-07-2013, 10:10 AM

#29 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,869 Real Name: Garrett

kramer5150
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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. __________________ WTB: Sottomarino MANTA GIGANTE, please PM me sale offers... thanks!! The WatchBox Review Series

12-07-2013, 10:36 AM

#30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,499 Real Name: James

jade330i

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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

#31 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swampscott MA Posts: 632 Real Name: Mike

Igotafevergntlemen
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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? __________________ "That which does not kill me can only make me stronger." - Nietche

12-08-2013, 12:52 PM

#32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swampscott MA Posts: 632 Real Name: Mike

Igotafevergntlemen
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Originally Posted by jade330i 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. 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 __________________ "That which does not kill me can only make me stronger." - Nietche

12-08-2013, 02:06 PM

#33 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 127

joea

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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 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

12-08-2013, 02:46 PM

#34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu Posts: 8,881 Real Name: Paul

socrates

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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? Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________

12-08-2013, 03:19 PM

#35 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: C alifornia Posts: 614 Real Name: Dan

ccwatchman
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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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#36 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: C itrus Heights, C A Posts: 21,143 Real Name: Gary

gman66

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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... __________________ Time - the 4th dimension. A beautiful thing. Without it, everything would happen at once.

12-08-2013, 03:33 PM

#37 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Inside your closet! Posts: 18,657

NANDO

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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. __________________ It's time for a new watch!

12-08-2013, 05:06 PM

#38 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7

sub

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Maybe to them it's just 'ARM CANDY"

12-08-2013, 07:07 PM

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,499 Real Name: James

jade330i

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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

#40 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,400

motegi

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Originally Posted by BIGNOIZE knowing is half the battle So true...

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#41 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 19,695 Real Name: Dayman

daycoo2

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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.
12-08-2013, 07:23 PM #42 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: northern ca. Posts: 1,326 Real Name: Larry

rice22

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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

#43 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,400

motegi

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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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#44 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 19,695 Real Name: Dayman

daycoo2

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Originally Posted by sub Maybe to them it's just 'ARM CANDY"

In some cases,very true.

12-08-2013, 07:30 PM #45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,400

motegi

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Originally Posted by rice22 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. Living room was a little chilly this evening so...

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