This is absolutely true. I would much rather another watch nerd give me the knowing nod of recognition than some Joe Schmo off the street saying ooh is that a Rolex
Got a Seiko alpinist spb121j recently and had a client at work notice it and say “nice watch I love the alpinist” Sparked a conversation about watch collecting and how its not always about the most expensive watch or brand but what you love.
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This is absolutely true. I would much rather another watch nerd give me the knowing nod of recognition than some Joe Schmo off the street saying ooh is that a Rolex
Got a Seiko alpinist spb121j recently and had a client at work notice it and say “nice watch I love the alpinist” Sparked a conversation about watch collecting and how its not always about the most expensive watch or brand but what you love.