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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: wshiong on January 18, 2014, 10:26:00 AM
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Are watch important to men or its just for style? Can you judge a person from what kind of watches they wear and are women aware this kind of details ? :o
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I think what brand of watch a man wears says a lot about his personality. Meanwhile, woman only know of brands they see in the magazines or on tv
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...synchronisation and harmonisation of haundreds micro-parts in a slim case that complement each others to last for decades by itself....
designer handbag..?...mmmm..leather..buttons..zip...
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"I think what brand of watch a man wears says a lot about his personality. Meanwhile, woman only know of brands they see in the magazines or on tv "
I am curious about that sentence.
Any idea what the following brand will relate to what personality ? ;D
IWC
Panerai
Rolex
Omega
Tag Heur
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"I think what brand of watch a man wears says a lot about his personality. Meanwhile, woman only know of brands they see in the magazines or on tv "
I am curious about that sentence.
Any idea what the following brand will relate to what personality ? ;D
IWC
Panerai
Rolex
Omega
Tag Heur
IWC ==> for he who prefers to be early (because watches from the Inaccurate Watch Company often run fast)
Panerai ==> for he who is fashionable and has leather fetish. If he is just fashionable, DKNY and Swatch plastic watch will be the preferred choice.
Rolex ==> for he who is status conscious but also wants his watch to run accurately with minimal fuss for a looooooong looooong time but finds a CASIO or SEIKO too plebeian.
Omega ==> for the Neil Armstrong and 007 wannabes and since 2013......Mr. Magneto from X-men.
Tag Heur ==> for fans of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton and those who want a Seiko chronograph movement in a swiss branded watch.
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Loo,
+1 :thumbsup: :Cheers:
what about WIS who own pieces from some, IF not all of these brands ?
A split personality??
"I think what brand of watch a man wears says a lot about his personality. Meanwhile, woman only know of brands they see in the magazines or on tv "
I am curious about that sentence.
Any idea what the following brand will relate to what personality ? ;D
IWC
Panerai
Rolex
Omega
Tag Heur
IWC ==> for he who prefers to be early (because watches from the Inaccurate Watch Company often run fast)
Panerai ==> for he who is fashionable and has leather fetish. If he is just fashionable, DKNY and Swatch plastic watch will be the preferred choice.
Rolex ==> for he who is status conscious but also wants his watch to run accurately with minimal fuss for a looooooong looooong time but finds a CASIO or SEIKO too plebeian.
Omega ==> for the Neil Armstrong and 007 wannabes and since 2013......Mr. Magneto from X-men.
Tag Heuer ==> for fans of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton and those who want a Seiko chronograph movement with a Swiss brand.
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Enkidu,
What about the below?
1. Patek
2. Vacheron Constantin
3. Richard Mille
4. AP ROO
5. AP RO (or specifically the 15202 jumbo in steel??) ;D
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Enkidu,
What about the below?
1. Patek
2. Vacheron Constantin
3. Richard Mille
4. AP ROO
5. AP RO (or specifically the 15202 jumbo in steel??) ;D
Interesting, and 6) Grand Seiko
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Grand Seiko- for he who wants his finely finished watch to run accurately with minimal fuss for a looooooong looooong time but wants to avoid unnecessary attention hence finds a ROLEX too flashy ;D
There are MWF members who own both these manufactures… so these are pretty confused people…. ::) or fence sitters...
Enkidu,
What about the below?
1. Patek
2. Vacheron Constantin
3. Richard Mille
4. AP ROO
5. AP RO (or specifically the 15202 jumbo in steel??) ;D
Interesting, and 6) Grand Seiko
IWC ==> for he who prefers to be early (because watches from the Inaccurate Watch Company often run fast)
Panerai ==> for he who is fashionable and has leather fetish. If he is just fashionable, DKNY and Swatch plastic watch will be the preferred choice.
Rolex ==> for he who is status conscious but also wants his watch to run accurately with minimal fuss for a looooooong looooong time but finds a CASIO or SEIKO too plebeian.
Omega ==> for the Neil Armstrong and 007 wannabes and since 2013......Mr. Magneto from X-men.
Tag Heur ==> for fans of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton and those who want a Seiko chronograph movement in a swiss branded watch.
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Someone should start a "what your watch say about you" thread and pin it.
Then we can get a couple of ladies to post their opinion "Would i sleep with a guy that wears IWC/Patek/JLC" and so on.
This kinda magazine sure sell.
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I like that IWC = Inaccurate Watch Company..hahaha :Laughing_on_floor:
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I think what brand of watch a man wears says a lot about his personality. Meanwhile, woman only know of brands they see in the magazines or on tv
With respect, some women I know do choose their bags and accessories with very much a same criteria as men chooses their watches, as there are vintage collectors and a few selected choice of bags that has a history in its make and designs. Needless to say, it does reflect their personality.
IWC ==> for he who prefers to be early (because watches from the Inaccurate Watch Company often run fast)
I can't say for others, I am an IWC fan, and I do respect time and appointments. The statement accurately describes me!
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Someone should start a "what your watch say about you" thread and pin it.
Then we can get a couple of ladies to post their opinion "Would i sleep with a guy that wears IWC/Patek/JLC" and so on.
This kinda magazine sure sell.
And the thread you really want to start is "What watch should I wear to get her to sleep with me"....
:Laughing_on_floor:
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To me I will say a particular model from that brand tell different personality.
Each model from each individual brand carry a different characteristics.
So choose the right model rather than brand for your own preference. All brand in market are good just depend which one suit your need.
Just my own view :)
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IWC ==> for he who prefers to be early (because watches from the Inaccurate Watch Company often run fast)
Panerai ==> for he who is fashionable and has leather fetish. If he is just fashionable, DKNY and Swatch plastic watch will be the preferred choice.
Rolex ==> for he who is status conscious but also wants his watch to run accurately with minimal fuss for a looooooong looooong time but finds a CASIO or SEIKO too plebeian.
Omega ==> for the Neil Armstrong and 007 wannabes and since 2013......Mr. Magneto from X-men.
Tag Heur ==> for fans of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton and those who want a Seiko chronograph movement in a swiss branded watch.
Here's some of my take:
Patek Phillipe ==> For those who use their children as excuse to wear a house on his wrist
Rolex ===> For those who wants everyone to know that they made it in life
Omega===> For those who wants almost everyone to know that they made it in life
(rolex and omega statement above is borrowed from somewhere I read, just couldn't find the link)
AP ===> For those who value steel as much as gold (or oak for the matter), and don't like anything too polished.
IWC ===> I can't beat Enkidu's statement there...
JLC===> For those who think they deserve a real watch and chuckle at everything else... (bloody snobs)...
B&R===> Can be renamed to Bold & Radical
Panerai === > For those who can be more excited about straps than the watch itself.
Piaget === > Just one word: Anorexia
Richard Mille ===>When telling time is not as important as looking at all the cool shit in the watch.
I'll not spare the German Brands
ALS ===> They put together a watch, it works, and then take it apart, make it pretty, reassemble it back again, and they charge twice the workmanship, brilliant!
Glashutte Original ===> Well, at least you're on your way to ALS... almost...
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AP RO Jumbo 15202 - Those who believe in "less is more" with thinner metal case, no second hand, no quick set, shorter power reserve and can afford the 50% premium in price over 15300 ;D. ( Bro Enkidu dun be mad)
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AP RO Jumbo 15202 - Those who believe in "less is more" with thinner metal case, no second hand, no quick set, shorter power reserve and can afford the 50% premium in price over 15300 ;D. ( Bro Enkidu dun be mad)
I will say
For those who can afford to pay more to get less steel and gold, also he understand in house, accuracy, reliability not really important in watch after all.....
Enjoy showing how it was thinner and better comparing it to its bro 15300
Or
For those who pay more to appreciate the history and original design
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
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Funny how I read time from my iPhone more than I rely on my watches to tell the time of day. It's more for showing off really and a confident piece. Status symbol. They were bought after carefully examining their history if any, what's inside, who wears them, whether they look good on my wrist. It started as a passionate hobby through lots of reading, discussion, tender loving care. Now they are my accessories for the wrist. But now I wear them and hopefully on off I get the feel good factor. Life's a changin'. So has my priorities. To answer the question, yes and no. Depending on preferences.
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Hmm... I still heavily rely on my watch to tell the time as it is definitely more convenient than bringing the phone out of the pocket to read the time...Unless of course you wear your phone on a lanyard or something. :Laughing_on_floor:
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I really seen someone who wear a rolex. But i notice the time are totally out and owner dont even adjust after long stop. Still wear like a gold chain.
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
Haha...I certainly hope not as it is a lighthearted look at our hobby that we sometimes take too seriously. Let me "ruffle more feathers"...
1) Hublot: For those with big egos who need a Big Bang on their wrist to show people that the world start and possibly end with them.
2) RJ: Either a huge fan of retro video games (eg: Space invaders, pacman) or for those who have watched Titanic several hundred times.
3) Grand Seiko: For those who have ran out of watches to buy and have a keen eye for that special polish that only they could appreciate.
4) Longines: For those who likes their Swiss watches endorsed by every other Asian celebrity.
5) E.Junghans: For those who prefer a German name on the dial instead of plain old SEIKO.
6) Zenith: For the firm believer of the 'if it ain't broken, why fix it?' mantra. Here's looking at you El Primero.
7) Montblanc: For those who need a watch to match their pen, belt, glasses and wallet.
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i've read somewhere stating that Tag Heuer is a yuppies watch ;D
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
As long as you do not mention the the sacred "P" brand, it'll be fine.
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IWC - minimalist, germanic
Panerai - style savvy, outgoing, maybe marketing / PR type
Rolex - conservative
Omega - a bit bland? Bond / space fans...
Tag Heur - Cashed Up Bogan
Seiko - value conscious
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Are watches important to men?
Definitely.
Girls can wear accessories on their wrists like bracelets, bangles and so on.
Middle aged... well matured men do not wear bangles and bracelets as accessories as they serve no purpose and look tacky with working attire, professional environment and even formal occasions...
So we have watches... they serve a purpose, looks good, and fit in the whole wardrobe.
I for one do not feel comfortable not wearing any watches... it feels naked... even I know that I can just whip out my phone and check the time... a watch on the wrist is still better.
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
Hahaha....if anyone feels hurt or has his "feathers ruffled" by all the bantering in this forum, he must have a real bird brain.
But don't ever ruffle the feathers of the big birds like the cassowary, eagle, condor etc.... :laugh:
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I rate (luxury) watches in the same group as fine wines/whisky, sports cars, gourmet's foods, collectable antiques, holiday homes, mistresses :P......etc
Not the important and essential items, but life will not be as 'interesting' without (some of) them.
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Watches me to tell time (old school minded) and to shock sendiri ;D
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In my humble opinion, there are roughly 2 types of men who buy watches; first type will buy a watch that is liked by others (i.e recognizable brand like Rolex, Panerai and Tagheuer), the second type will buy a watch that they like.
Maybe if I'm spending 20k on a watch I might as well buy something that people know right? Or not.
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I really seen someone who wear a rolex. But i notice the time are totally out and owner dont even adjust after long stop. Still wear like a gold chain.
Oh man!!! You caught me there! I swear I forgot on just that one occasion... and even the crown was sticking out... :-[ :-[
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
As long as you do not mention the the sacred "P" brand, it'll be fine.
Patek? Piaget?
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This thread is going to ruffle a lot of feathers....
:Laughing_on_floor:
As long as you do not mention the the sacred "P" brand, it'll be fine.
Patek? Piaget?
Not tat above mentioned brand but still shhhhh.... :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:
Ceaser Millan from dog whisperer said so too
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/af/afbaf0c56ca8aeaf8e9dca19b82dda27be5b297195d00175751fa75fa3be17df.jpg)
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I really seen someone who wear a rolex. But i notice the time are totally out and owner dont even adjust after long stop. Still wear like a gold chain.
Oh man!!! You caught me there! I swear I forgot on just that one occasion... and even the crown was sticking out... :-[ :-[
That watch really need to wear daily, sometimes i leave it on weekends, on monday it stops. that time i didnt use a watch winder.
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Are watch important to men?
No- before you follow MWF
Very- after you join MWF and deeply intoxicated!
:Cheers:
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When i meet a person for the first time, usually i will see how they wear and of cause what kind of watch they are wearing. If rolex, i know its a boss.. haha :laugh:
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What do you think of people who were these?
In no particular order
1. Glashutte Original
2. Omega with Co-axial
3. A.Lange and Sohne
4. Phillp Dufour
5. Christophe Claret
6. Sarpaneva
7. MB&F
8. Breguet
9. Blanqpain
10. Jaquet Droz
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And as for yours truly.............
Functionally to tell time - yep, it's crucial to be punctual with just about the only punctual thing in Msia -movies that always start on time
Aesthetically to look, feel good - nah, my bald pate does a better job
Insanely to have sold a kidney to buy one - nah, could do with another kidney for yet another
Financially to harvest a return from a lifelong collection from a Christie's auction - yeah, just enough to cover Christie's cardiac-arresting fees
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What do you think of people who were these?
In no particular order
1. Glashutte Original
2. Omega with Co-axial
3. A.Lange and Sohne
4. Phillp Dufour
5. Christophe Claret
6. Sarpaneva
7. MB&F
8. Breguet
9. Blanqpain
10. Jaquet Droz
1. Got too much disposable incomes
2. Dispose too much incomes
in no particular order :Laughing_on_floor:
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What do you think of people who were these?
In no particular order
1. Glashutte Original
2. Omega with Co-axial
3. A.Lange and Sohne
4. Phillp Dufour
5. Christophe Claret
6. Sarpaneva
7. MB&F
8. Breguet
9. Blanqpain
10. Jaquet Droz
1. GO - good taste. dare to be different. Refined workmanship.
2. Practical fella.
3. ALS - sick of Patek.
4. Big show off. Does not mind if the watchmaker is the other kind.
5. Complicated man.
6. He is a wolfman. What's the big deal with a moon face on a watch. Beats me. No practical reason whatsoever.
7. Child play. Who wears a watch which looks like spaceship and worse u wouldn't want a panda sitting on your wrist. Silly man. Dreamer.
8. One who don't give sh!t about resale value. Wears what he likes and he knows what is Quality. Refined man.
9. Follower. Just because Fifty Fathoms. Can be judged as those who wear Breguet.
10. Dunno anything about watches. Follower. No one wears JD anymore. If the brand still around or struggling?
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The only accessories man can carry is watches.. So it was important to man..
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When i meet a person for the first time, usually i will see how they wear and of cause what kind of watch they are wearing. If rolex, i know its a boss.. haha :laugh:
depends which Rolex.. now almost everyone is wearing a Submariner...
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When i meet a person for the first time, usually i will see how they wear and of cause what kind of watch they are wearing. If rolex, i know its a boss.. haha :laugh:
depends which Rolex.. now almost everyone is wearing a Submariner...
bosses usually wear DJ with gold ;D
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really really really important !! :angel:
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:Laughing_on_floor: i really like your response.
What do you think of people who were these?
In no particular order
1. Glashutte Original
2. Omega with Co-axial
3. A.Lange and Sohne
4. Phillp Dufour
5. Christophe Claret
6. Sarpaneva
7. MB&F
8. Breguet
9. Blanqpain
10. Jaquet Droz
1. GO - good taste. dare to be different. Refined workmanship.
2. Practical fella.
3. ALS - sick of Patek.
4. Big show off. Does not mind if the watchmaker is the other kind.
5. Complicated man.
6. He is a wolfman. What's the big deal with a moon face on a watch. Beats me. No practical reason whatsoever.
7. Child play. Who wears a watch which looks like spaceship and worse u wouldn't want a panda sitting on your wrist. Silly man. Dreamer.
8. One who don't give sh!t about resale value. Wears what he likes and he knows what is Quality. Refined man.
9. Follower. Just because Fifty Fathoms. Can be judged as those who wear Breguet.
10. Dunno anything about watches. Follower. No one wears JD anymore. If the brand still around or struggling?
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Apart from mwf members I know, none of my other friends have the remotest interest in watches or horology.
I do notice a certain trait however.
Most people whom I know love watches are generally the mechanically minded, DIY, home fixit types who also love cars, cameras and any other hobby that involves mechanics.
There are always exceptions of course e.g. almost all my photo kakis have no interest in watches too.
The friends I have with no interest in watches are similarly disinterested in the other items mentioned above. They seem to be more earth bound such as golf, property investments, stocks, travel, fine dining.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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When i meet a person for the first time, usually i will see how they wear and of cause what kind of watch they are wearing. If rolex, i know its a boss.. haha :laugh:
depends which Rolex.. now almost everyone is wearing a Submariner...
I was thinking bout submariner.. Everyday & everynite :-[
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Apart from mwf members I know, none of my other friends have the remotest interest in watches or horology.
I do notice a certain trait however.
Most people whom I know love watches are generally the mechanically minded, DIY, home fixit types who also love cars, cameras and any other hobby that involves mechanics.
There are always exceptions of course e.g. almost all my photo kakis have no interest in watches too.
The friends I have with no interest in watches are similarly disinterested in the other items mentioned above. They seem to be more earth bound such as golf, property investments, stocks, travel, fine dining.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
i like watches and cars, not DIY and other mechanics. i like property and share investments, not travelling and fine dining, and no golf for me.
So i think quite difficult to conclude from here. ;)
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I think I can be the exception? I love photography...I love talking about property investment. I love golf, I also love tennis...I don't love cars as a hobby as I look at cars as a tool. And in Malaysia, a nice car attracts too much unwarranted attention. I like travelling and I love a good meal paired up with a good drink. May it be whiskey(single malt only) or wine...I also enjoy the occasional beer.
Maybe I am just weird...LOL
Apart from mwf members I know, none of my other friends have the remotest interest in watches or horology.
I do notice a certain trait however.
Most people whom I know love watches are generally the mechanically minded, DIY, home fixit types who also love cars, cameras and any other hobby that involves mechanics.
There are always exceptions of course e.g. almost all my photo kakis have no interest in watches too.
The friends I have with no interest in watches are similarly disinterested in the other items mentioned above. They seem to be more earth bound such as golf, property investments, stocks, travel, fine dining.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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As for me...I think I might have too many interests which is a really bad thing to my account balance. :Blue: Let's see, apart from horology, I am also crazy about traveling, fine dining, photography, cars, hi-fi, fashion, stock investment, Lego!, home deco, movies, music...etc! This is bad.
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hi,
you're not weird.
In fact the only diff between you and I is that I don't dabble in prop investment.. not rich enough & I don't play golf. I'm especially with you on the single malts... :Cheers: and the other stuff...
I think I can be the exception? I love photography...I love talking about property investment. I love golf, I also love tennis...I don't love cars as a hobby as I look at cars as a tool. And in Malaysia, a nice car attracts too much unwarranted attention. I like travelling and I love a good meal paired up with a good drink. May it be whiskey(single malt only) or wine...I also enjoy the occasional beer.
Maybe I am just weird...LOL
hi,
I agree its not easy to conclude. Anyway it was not meant to be a conclusive statement, hence my comment..'Correct me if I'm wrong'
I was only drawing on the small sampling of people I actually know, so its definitely not representative of everyone.
As such my statement was just an observation of my own small circle of friends.. :laugh:
i like watches and cars, not DIY and other mechanics. i like property and share investments, not travelling and fine dining, and no golf for me.
So i think quite difficult to conclude from here. ;)
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What's life without pursuits..
Anyway I was like you up to several years ago but getting older has mellowed me and I'm now content with simpler pleasures of travel, photography, watches, good food and single malts & great beers.... :laugh:
As for me...I think I might have too many interests which is a really bad thing to my account balance. :Blue: Let's see, apart from horology, I am also crazy about traveling, fine dining, photography, cars, hi-fi, fashion, stock investment, Lego!, home deco, movies, music...etc! This is bad.
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Therefore it is good to have a portal like MWF for watch lovers to come together and sharing. :thumbsup: my own circle of friends also not so much into watches. many think Rolex is the ultimate watch.
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Therefore it is good to have a portal like MWF for watch lovers to come together and sharing. :thumbsup: my own circle of friends also not so much into watches. many think Rolex is the ultimate watch.
Exactly my sentiments!
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Watches me to tell time (old school minded) and to shock sendiri ;D
Hahahah same goes here... Syiok sendiri... Wear for 1 hour put in drawer for 1 week.. that much i luv my watch :Laughing_on_floor:
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Therefore it is good to have a portal like MWF for watch lovers to come together and sharing. :thumbsup: my own circle of friends also not so much into watches. many think Rolex is the ultimate watch.
my uncle's eyes were like :o :o when his friend told him any Patek is more expensive than his rose gold Rolex DJ :Laughing_on_floor:
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Therefore it is good to have a portal like MWF for watch lovers to come together and sharing. :thumbsup: my own circle of friends also not so much into watches. many think Rolex is the ultimate watch.
Well said
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Therefore it is good to have a portal like MWF for watch lovers to come together and sharing. :thumbsup: my own circle of friends also not so much into watches. many think Rolex is the ultimate watch.
Yeah my friends also think that Rolex is ultimate.
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Personally i think its an important aspect as i beleive that it shows that person is time conscious and always punctual. Shows good image if i say so.
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I feel restless without a watch on my wrist :P
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I feel a watch is very important to man. Unlike females they can have handbags and many sort of jewellery to show their status or express themselves. we man have our watches!
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I feel a watch is very important to man. Unlike females they can have handbags and many sort of jewellery to show their status or express themselves. we man have our watches!
Agreed. :thumbsup: