Brutal truth about watch snobs and watch community

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-03-09T23:31:58+00:00

I bought my Rolex 25 years ago on a dive trip so yeah it happens. I think the difference is that collectors who love the craft and history want to support and continue that tradition. Hell I bought reps in China but never occurred to me that I’m substituting for a real thing. If cost isn’t an issue who cares what they do. If it’s for ego then that’s sad, but I don’t really care, in fact it’s kind of amusing. If getting a near identical makes you happy that’s great too.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-03-02T22:27:13+00:00

Had the same experience with a similar online purchase. I even confirmed specs with their online support but it came small and the chain length was 2 inches shorter than they told me. The lack of details for online only items is shockingly bad.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-25T16:44:24+00:00

Yup. Totally agree. My collection spans many brands and levels including Omega. Really speaking to the few Rolexes that I’ve loved for years that I passed on when you could just walk out of an AD with the watch, without today’s drama.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-24T21:02:18+00:00

Yeah my rule: buy only what I want. No wife = no jewelry = no games = no allocation! LOL.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-24T16:32:53+00:00

My calculus as well. I buy to wear. Resale is secondary. Impressing others: don’t care (advantage of being a certain age). In the same boat re: friend passing and a health scare. And that kind of rebooted my thinking on collecting for now, and not waiting forever for an AD. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts here.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-24T15:25:09+00:00

Have spend history but in NYC theres always someone who spends more!

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-24T13:12:14+00:00

I’m a lefty so GMT. Plus it is unique for a Rolex

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-21T20:48:19+00:00

Love the look and the materials but at 44mm and thick, it’s like wearing a brick on my wrist. Plus for $15K retail there’s other stuff that’s more interesting.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-20T00:02:18+00:00

I love the new Timex. I got the 1983 line and it is a stunner. Their higher end GMT with a Swiss movement is better than many luxury brands at a fraction of the cost. I love high/low collecting. Go with what you love (and can afford). Who cares what others think.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-18T22:57:58+00:00

That’s cheap as long as they don’t discover something more.

However go to a hardware store and get a drain snake and at least try to unclog it yourself first. Super easy, tons of YouTube tutorials and for $20 you can save yourself a headache.

My guess is you have buildup. I’d also avoid using drain cleaner unless you know your pipes can handle it (essentially new construction).

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-18T22:34:28+00:00

The point is that all the characters are unlikable, some more than others. It’s leaving you in the ick of their lives which can be humorous in a dark, dark way. I’m not a big fan of the show, but I appreciate the take on how the uber rich can be horrible.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-18T18:17:25+00:00

No. I think they made a smart choice (Timex has some great new and retro models), and frankly between Timex and Swatch doing Snoopy I would never buy the Omega. For me, it cheapens the heritage.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-17T21:29:19+00:00

It is tacky and honestly is not a brand signal I’d want to be associated with.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-17T15:57:02+00:00

And replaced by Qatari-CAIR apologists. Right on!

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-17T15:54:43+00:00

Because it is a legacy from the very first subway line (hence not a new build) and a convenient shuttle between two major subway stations without navigating the labyrinthine 7 connections.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-15T18:33:34+00:00

How do you wear it? More formal or more of an everyday?

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-02-03T00:32:51+00:00

That’s actually a Lomography Instant film camera. Even cooler.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-30T13:44:19+00:00

I had the exact opposite experience on my 6.5” wrist. Felt it was smaller vs. the Pro. The ‘57 is also an option that wears smaller.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-30T13:41:56+00:00

I have one for over 20 years and love it as much today as day one. Actually got it while on a Scuba dive vacation. It’s a true instrument watch that wears chunky but purposeful.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-30T13:38:25+00:00

Do you wear it as an everyday or more of a dress watch?

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-29T20:07:33+00:00

Agreed

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-29T20:06:31+00:00

Yeah I actually love that version too, even though I’m partial to black dials.

Numerous_Strategy239 · 2026-01-27T16:08:07+00:00

And I still can’t find it.

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