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Good article. Pascal is unfortunately way off about Heaven, IMO.
Dec 27, 2023,16:42 PM
Simply believing in God does not "assure eternal bliss in Heaven". I fear many humans think this way, and it is quite sad.
I have always called myself a "watch enthusiast", and not a watch collector. I buy watches and enjoy them out of passion. I wish to hoard nothing, and am actively working towards a less-is-more lifestyle. I believe an incredible collection can be had with maybe 4-8 pieces. I am not there, but I really want to be.
I am glad your health is OK, and I will pray you have no more scares!!
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This is an interesting read via Fratello…
By: orahu : December 27th, 2023-11:46
…especially as I am debating the purchase of one of two watches at very different price points. When I factor in I am 67 (soon to be 68), have had a health scare or two in the past year (all is well so far!), and I already feel very fulfilled with my curr...
Watch Tinder is a good one. :)))
By: amanico : December 27th, 2023-11:55
Things are simpler than this. Buy what you like, what you REALLY like. Buy when you are sure that you won't get rid of it. It is easy. Take a photo, look at it ten times a day for one month, and if you are still in love, you know what to do. The rest is l...
So well said!
By: RabidManatee : December 27th, 2023-16:02
This is the best advice about buying a watch* I’ve read. *applies to other purchase decisions!
Agreed. Only buy what you can't live without!
By: patrick_y : December 27th, 2023-17:47
No more frivolous buying! This goes double for myself! I need to remember to follow this rule. And I need to remind myself it's okay to not have everything!
If I am at your age and can afford it, I will get one or both.
By: kesharoo : December 27th, 2023-14:12
Life is short, why not enjoy the little things that brings us some joy? Money will be useless in the afterworld anyway. If life grants you choices you are indeed lucky. Many in this world have no choices or options. Best wishes to all for the new year!
👍+1
By: hora12reborn : December 27th, 2023-18:55
So Rolex was helping us…
By: aaronm : December 27th, 2023-14:35
By only having one watch actually for sale in the entire boutique last year? A
Good article. Pascal is unfortunately way off about Heaven, IMO.
By: MichaelC : December 27th, 2023-16:42
Simply believing in God does not "assure eternal bliss in Heaven". I fear many humans think this way, and it is quite sad. I have always called myself a "watch enthusiast", and not a watch collector. I buy watches and enjoy them out of passion. I wish to ...
Most definitely one can have an incredible collection with 4-8 watches.
By: Jay (Eire) : December 28th, 2023-16:32
It’s a goal of many of us I think to get to that point. I’ve thought about it a lot myself. Where I come out at this point is a variation on this goal. That is, to have 4-5 wearable everyday watches. What that means is that I’m acknowledging some watches ...
Very well said, Jay.
By: MichaelC : December 28th, 2023-16:50
It is tough to reduce the watches you have when they all feel like "keepers". I am at that point. But with a few I want to add, I'll need to decide the outbound pieces. I appreciate your reply!
Great read!
By: Aquaracer1 : December 27th, 2023-16:50
Those of us that have choices are indeed fortunate. When I was 7 I would have chose the green color bike. Now I’d choose the blue color bike! This is not much different than watches; My preferences have most certainly changed over time . Enjoy
A very good read indeed!
By: KCLQMULKU : December 27th, 2023-18:50
Completely understand, and the first analogy that came to mind are the streaming services. During VHS and even pre-internet, books (even magazines) and videos had a special quality about them. You really immersed yourself in it, and truly enjoyed the expe...
First thing I thought about reading this was not watches…
By: Jay (Eire) : December 28th, 2023-16:35
…it was food/restaurants. When there is some much choice, as there is in big cities, sometimes that choice can become paralyzing. And yes, even after making a choice one can often regret not choosing the other place ! This is true across all levels of din...
Art, 100% correct, my mistake.
By: Jay (Eire) : December 29th, 2023-18:16
My mind took away Speedy, I need to read more carefully. Nevertheless 217 Seamasters also seems incredible to me.