Fair play trev, watch geeks can be boring, snobby, even downright rude.I get that, and I respect it.
I'm just not into the whole expensive fashion accessory/conversation starter/status symbol element of watch owning.
Likewise.Fair play trev, watch geeks can be boring, snobby, even downright rude.
I'm more into the history and engineering of it really.
I've never viewed a watch as a fashion accessory or jewellery.
It was originally designed as a tool, and that's how I look at them.
I can see Denton from our houseWell for a start a watch would save you having to walk to Denton where the sun is.
It is well known as being called snob value.The problem is people conflate designer branding with quality and it’s not the case.
Spend £1500 on an Armani suit and the same on an unbranded but bespoke tailored suit and the difference in quality of materials, fit and finish are far superior on the bespoke suit.
That’s maybe an extreme case but is a lacoste polo shirt any better made than one from Next ? Nope you’re just paying for a little crocodile badge.
One of the few exceptions to the rule for me is shoes. Generally they don’t go out of fashion quickly and a good pair of Church’s will last many years.
Thankfully my daft expenditures has always been on antiques. So at worst can always sell.
I live in Scotland.Why buy a very expensive watch when a sundial in the garden does the same job ?
That's no way to talk about your ex wives WW. :-)Thankfully my daft expenditures has always been on antiques. So at worst can always sell.
Is that another way of saying buying Oakie a pintThankfully my daft expenditures has always been on antiques. So at worst can always sell.