Got up late today after 5 hours of writing that went past midnight. Edited the chapter and began plotting in advance of tonight’s session. Should be fun as the plot thickens: David and Harriet hatch their plan. Hopefully I will finish earlier this time so we can go shopping tomorrow.
I’ve fallen back in love with my Seiko diver SPB077j which I got for $800 in 2018 if I recall. Dressed down on a gray striped NATO, it wears comfortably and is relatively nondescript opposed to a vented rubber strap / steel bracelet. It started me thinking, 20 watches later, what a buyer / collector should look for in a piece.
So thou shalt not buy a watch just because influencers have and love theirs; because it has aesthetic; because it’s branded yet heavily discounted; because it’ll be your “one” watch; if it has high specs and a low price -you will get only what you pay for or less.
Buy a watch because it has at least a handful qualities you need / love -like choosing a wife. Buy a cheap digital watch to beat up and you’ll find choosing a formal watch much easier, avoiding vanity / fantasy / nostalgia traps. Expecting to find a do-it-all watch can be frustrating, leading to impulse buying of drawer queens.
For example, if I had a Casio GBX-100 as a beater, I could then go for a Hamilton field watch as a dress. Whereas if I started with a Prospex turtle as a ”one watch”, I would be “offended” by the Hammy and worried for the turtle. I might need then, additionally, a Bambino and an Eco-drive, with a view to a Grand Seiko (GS). A costly misstep avoided by practicing good sense in the beginning.
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When you eventually succeed in your career, buy a 3rd watch: an investment watch. Not money investment, but people investment. As Patek says, you care for it for the next generation. This brings everyone joy. Sensible picks might be a GS, Frédérique Constant, or a Rolex (I can’t afford any of these yet). Take your time as well.
Okay, that’s all I have to say for today!
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