Let's Talk Watches
11-22-2009
, 01:07 PM
11-22-2009
, 07:41 PM
11-22-2009
, 08:46 PM
TWM didn't hate on cheap watches.
I like blue watches.
11-23-2009
, 01:54 AM
With over 3000 posts.
But first he joins in the discussion of them and says he sometimes wears one.
So it's OK to discuss them but not to posts pics?
But first he joins in the discussion of them and says he sometimes wears one.
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They're brick-****house solid.
I just changed the battery in mine after 6 years
It's what I wear when I'll be doing stuff that kicks the **** out of a watch. Mine is beat to hell, but still keeps perfect time. I disagree that it's 'disposable' - it's actually one of the more durable timepieces you can buy. Inexpensive, but a pure functionality play.
I just changed the battery in mine after 6 years
It's what I wear when I'll be doing stuff that kicks the **** out of a watch. Mine is beat to hell, but still keeps perfect time. I disagree that it's 'disposable' - it's actually one of the more durable timepieces you can buy. Inexpensive, but a pure functionality play.
11-23-2009
, 04:06 AM
One of my biggest "you shouldn't have sold that, you ******" was selling this one in that same 'family'.
11-23-2009
, 04:34 AM
11-23-2009
, 09:58 AM
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It's hard to articulate this, but I'll try anyway.
No one ****ing cares about utilitarian timepieces made in the far East.
There is little to nothing about them that warrants academic study (save for real horological geeks- which no one in this thread is) and there is *absolutely* nothing about them that involves the artistic interplay between watchmaker and timepiece, short of a few half-assed gestures of mass-production oriented design; the opposite of what inspires legitimate horological interest to begin with.
Lets say EDF gets a fine dinnerware thread.
As expected, the discussion revolves around various makes and designs of plates, silverware, glasses, bowls, napkins, whatever... There are indeed real people who actually pay mind to that sort of ****. They like their lives very organized and as a byproduct of this, they invest a great deal of thought into stuff like napkin rings and wine glasses and table cloths and salt shakers and plates. From their wisdom (or personality dysfunction), casually or remotely interested parties can read the thread, glean a bit of relevant data and perhaps, make a good, dinnerware buying decision without having to become a devotee of the minutiae.
Now, lets say that in this Dinnerware thread, a group of dollar-store aficionados spouted up. Amidst all the talk of crystal and bone china and sterling silverware, a small coterie of folks delve into detailed discussion of their 4/$1 plastic bowls, how well it distributes heat when cooking canned Ravioli, how easy it is to clean.... For a time, the presence of these people is OK. I mean, everyone needs dinnerware, but not everyone wants to spend big bucks on fine dinnerware... So, the Dollar Store Dinnerware people are tolerated- maybe even a bit productive.
As the thread gets longer and the discussion progresses and regresses- just as topically open-ended threads of this nature are expected to do- the Dollar Store Dinnerware gang is still there amidst everyone else, talking about the finer points of their gray polymer juice cups and plastic paper-plate holders, emblazoned with an amusing cartoon rendition of a grinning Man in the Moon... and after a while- after reading their discussion of this stuff- a strange thing starts to happen. Their enthusiastic interest in trash casts a pallor over your day and maybe even makes you a little bit sad inside.
Ya see, it isn't that you're somehow 'wrong' for talking about these types of watches in a thread like this. It isn't off topic, out of place or otherwise 'bad'. It's just that in doing so, you stand as garish testimony to the side of life that ****ing sucks; when the craftsmanship, skill and breathtaking creativity that is involved with fabricating a fine mechanical timepiece is seriously discussed in-league with a Casio Digital watch, it's a stark reminder that there are definitely two sides to life and those of us who choose to live our lives one way must also share the same airspace with those on the other side.
This has nothing to do with snobbery. This has nothing to do with how much money a fine mechanical timepiece costs versus a cheap Oriental concept-rendition of what a watch is supposed to be. It has to do with a higher order of living- and thinking- that is just completely and totally debased every time 'discussion' of a watch that isn't worth talking about is raised (or interjected into an existing watch conversation)
In short, I hate your watches because your watches make me sad. Every time I wear one of my own utilitarian watches, I get a little blue inside. In doing so, I feel like I've failed myself for that day. Other people feel this way too. When the Casio Crusaders come into a thread like this and start blathering about those things, it's like dirty nails being raked down the clean-side of the chalkboard of life.
Your stupid factory watches make the world a sadder place, and typify many of the failings of man.
I could never adequately explain this, but it doesn't matter because you will never understand it anyway. Then again, you can't explain Jazz either.
No one ****ing cares about utilitarian timepieces made in the far East.
There is little to nothing about them that warrants academic study (save for real horological geeks- which no one in this thread is) and there is *absolutely* nothing about them that involves the artistic interplay between watchmaker and timepiece, short of a few half-assed gestures of mass-production oriented design; the opposite of what inspires legitimate horological interest to begin with.
Lets say EDF gets a fine dinnerware thread.
As expected, the discussion revolves around various makes and designs of plates, silverware, glasses, bowls, napkins, whatever... There are indeed real people who actually pay mind to that sort of ****. They like their lives very organized and as a byproduct of this, they invest a great deal of thought into stuff like napkin rings and wine glasses and table cloths and salt shakers and plates. From their wisdom (or personality dysfunction), casually or remotely interested parties can read the thread, glean a bit of relevant data and perhaps, make a good, dinnerware buying decision without having to become a devotee of the minutiae.
Now, lets say that in this Dinnerware thread, a group of dollar-store aficionados spouted up. Amidst all the talk of crystal and bone china and sterling silverware, a small coterie of folks delve into detailed discussion of their 4/$1 plastic bowls, how well it distributes heat when cooking canned Ravioli, how easy it is to clean.... For a time, the presence of these people is OK. I mean, everyone needs dinnerware, but not everyone wants to spend big bucks on fine dinnerware... So, the Dollar Store Dinnerware people are tolerated- maybe even a bit productive.
As the thread gets longer and the discussion progresses and regresses- just as topically open-ended threads of this nature are expected to do- the Dollar Store Dinnerware gang is still there amidst everyone else, talking about the finer points of their gray polymer juice cups and plastic paper-plate holders, emblazoned with an amusing cartoon rendition of a grinning Man in the Moon... and after a while- after reading their discussion of this stuff- a strange thing starts to happen. Their enthusiastic interest in trash casts a pallor over your day and maybe even makes you a little bit sad inside.
Ya see, it isn't that you're somehow 'wrong' for talking about these types of watches in a thread like this. It isn't off topic, out of place or otherwise 'bad'. It's just that in doing so, you stand as garish testimony to the side of life that ****ing sucks; when the craftsmanship, skill and breathtaking creativity that is involved with fabricating a fine mechanical timepiece is seriously discussed in-league with a Casio Digital watch, it's a stark reminder that there are definitely two sides to life and those of us who choose to live our lives one way must also share the same airspace with those on the other side.
This has nothing to do with snobbery. This has nothing to do with how much money a fine mechanical timepiece costs versus a cheap Oriental concept-rendition of what a watch is supposed to be. It has to do with a higher order of living- and thinking- that is just completely and totally debased every time 'discussion' of a watch that isn't worth talking about is raised (or interjected into an existing watch conversation)
In short, I hate your watches because your watches make me sad. Every time I wear one of my own utilitarian watches, I get a little blue inside. In doing so, I feel like I've failed myself for that day. Other people feel this way too. When the Casio Crusaders come into a thread like this and start blathering about those things, it's like dirty nails being raked down the clean-side of the chalkboard of life.
Your stupid factory watches make the world a sadder place, and typify many of the failings of man.
I could never adequately explain this, but it doesn't matter because you will never understand it anyway. Then again, you can't explain Jazz either.
11-23-2009
, 12:20 PM
11-23-2009
, 02:55 PM
11-23-2009
, 05:33 PM
11-24-2009
, 01:21 AM
Watches have been part of a theme in my life so I thought I would share. These are the three watches that have made it through. Sorry for low quality pics.
1. Rolex Cellini - A gift from my mother to my Dad for their anniversary in 1973. (engraved on back) I love the sleek classy look of this watch. Until I was in my 20's this is what I thought a "Rolex" looked like...ha. Its very, very thin as the side picture shows which to me adds to the cache. Any other info on this watch would be interesting to me...thx
2. Sieko Alarm Chronograph - My Dad and I chose this for my bday in 1982 in Seattle. One of the earlier ana/digi's and certainly one of the nicer ones. (i noticed one similar posted earlier in this thread) The digi still works but no battery right now. This watch too is quite slim and very tiny by today's stds. Great blend of style and utility in its day IMO
3. Cartier Roadster - An amazing gift from my brother for my 40th bday. Not something I would have chosen for myself but man this watch has really grown on me. The beautiful heavy casing and crown integration makes it like a piece of jewelry and the shear solidness of it screams it means business. It also comes w a black leather interchangeable strap. The steel strap has a very slick patented clasp as well. You couldn't pry it away from me now...
1. Rolex Cellini - A gift from my mother to my Dad for their anniversary in 1973. (engraved on back) I love the sleek classy look of this watch. Until I was in my 20's this is what I thought a "Rolex" looked like...ha. Its very, very thin as the side picture shows which to me adds to the cache. Any other info on this watch would be interesting to me...thx
2. Sieko Alarm Chronograph - My Dad and I chose this for my bday in 1982 in Seattle. One of the earlier ana/digi's and certainly one of the nicer ones. (i noticed one similar posted earlier in this thread) The digi still works but no battery right now. This watch too is quite slim and very tiny by today's stds. Great blend of style and utility in its day IMO
3. Cartier Roadster - An amazing gift from my brother for my 40th bday. Not something I would have chosen for myself but man this watch has really grown on me. The beautiful heavy casing and crown integration makes it like a piece of jewelry and the shear solidness of it screams it means business. It also comes w a black leather interchangeable strap. The steel strap has a very slick patented clasp as well. You couldn't pry it away from me now...
