Relatively new to watches, but I’ve really become addicted to the culture. Almost every aspect of it intrigues me. The current SOTC is only 2 Tags, an Omega AT, and a Seiko. But I’m very curious if my own preferences are unusual, since there are a number of things I really don’t like in a watch. Based on what I’m seeing online (here and other online forums), my preferences seem to be pretty plain, which is fine. Just curious if there are others like me out there. Note, I’m not bashing anything here. Just not my particular taste. Here is my list:

· No bezels

· No gold

· No NATO bands

· No chronograph

· No complications (I can live with a date)

· No numerals for hour markers(neither Arabic nor Roman)

· No skeletons

· No bright colors

· No digital

· No quartz

· No Tanks

I’m not lacking for watches to pine over, but there are definitely a large number of what seem to be very popular watch types that really don’t appeal to me, again which is fine. Thanks

  • NoSocials5702@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I was a bit like you in the first couple of years of collecting. And then one day you look at your collection and realise they all look the same (or better still, your wife will point out that they’re all the same , and up until then you have dismissed her opinion as ignorance but then realize that she’s right).

    I used to not like gold. Now I like gold.

    I couldn’t stand diver watches. Now I have four.

    I thought 38 mm was my sweet spot and all my watches should be that. Now I enjoy watches across a range of different sizes.

    It’s fine to come up with your own rules but don’t be surprised if you break them down the track.

    • bc6619@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      p until then you have dismissed her opinion

      Yeah, I definitely hear what you are saying, and I agree, over time I’m sure my tastes will change.