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Hammer · 6 October 2005, 10:34 PM

Well, i guess you guys get that said to you quite often too.'It only tells the time' other will say, which is true, but a fine watch is an item of beauty to me, almost a work of art! And i guess unless you're really into your watches you just won't get it.

What do you guys reckon?

AJC · 6 October 2005, 10:41 PM

Why spend that much on golf clubs?Why spend that much on motor cars?

It all comes down to being my hobby,and like you said,it is a thing of beauty,a work of art.

Besides its my money.

Aaron

padi56 · 6 October 2005, 10:53 PM

Well speaking for myself thats a hard question, a little bit like why did
the chicken cross the road.Yes and a fine mechanical watch can be a
thing of beauty.But I can get as much satisfaction out of a mechanical boot-sale find,to watches costing several thousands pounds.And if I get
asked that question about cost,its my money and I will buy what I can
afford.

worktolivelife · 6 October 2005, 11:00 PM

its worth is only measureable by how good it makes" you" feel

hello hammer nice to see here!!!!

steve

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:09 PM

Cheers, Worktolivelife.

I've been around for a bit, but haven't posted too often.

6 October 2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Cheers, Worktolivelife.

I've been around for a bit, but haven't posted too often.

Hammer, there are a couple of hammers on other watch forums, (that other place and Paneristi to name two). Is either of them you?

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Hammer, there are a couple of hammers on other watch forums, (that other place and Paneristi to name two). Is either of them you?

Atomic, no neither are me.I'm only signed up to this site, and only chose this name because it's the nick

name of my other love in life, my football team!

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:17 PM

And you can see i haven't quite got the hang of using icons yet!!

Uncle-AJ · 6 October 2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

And you can see i haven't quite got the hang of using icons yet!!

Are you the Westham fan then?

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:24 PM

AJ, yep!

Uncle-AJ · 6 October 2005, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

AJ, yep!

Sorry to tell you ................ mine's Bolton.

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Sorry to tell you ................ mine's Bolton.

The only team to beat us so far this season! They're doing well at the moment.

Uncle-AJ · 6 October 2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

The only team to beat us so far this season! They're doing well at the moment.

Yes but aren't they terrible to watch.

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Yes but aren't they terrible to watch.

I think Big Sam gets them playing to their strengths.Maybe not that pretty, but effective.

Uncle-AJ · 6 October 2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I think Big Sam gets them playing to their strengths.Maybe not that pretty, but effective.

When he played for Bolton, I lived back to back with him. Never got to know him properly due to me working overseas all the time.

I just realised, you have hi-jacked your own thread.

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:43 PM

Seems a decent bloke.Speaks his mind too, which alot of them don't seem to do nowdays

Uncle-AJ · 6 October 2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Seems a decent bloke.Speaks his mind too, which alot of them don't seem to do nowdays

That's because most of them don't have a full English vocabulary.

Hammer · 6 October 2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

That's because most of them don't have a full English vocabulary.

True!

JJ Irani · 7 October 2005, 03:27 AM

I smell a rat!!!

...and get the funny feeling that this thread has been hijacked by a couple of football fans!!

Hi Hammer,

Getting back to your original question, I've been asked this quite often...once by a guy who drives a flash car.

So I asked him: "Why drive that beautiful car just to get from A to B? It must have cost you a bomb!! After all, any POS can do the job!" That shut him up and convinced him.

The other time, someone asked me why I bothered spending thousands of dollars when superb replicas were availble for around $250 or so. I know this guy is very fond of Ford Mustangs, so I asked him if he would even consider buying a Mustang which was built in some backyard garage with a big Chevy block thrown in for grunt...and he emphatically said: NO!! Well, I looked at him, then looked down at my Rolex and....he understood!!

JJ

Goodwatch · 7 October 2005, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Well, i guess you guys get that said to you quite often too.'It only tells the time' other will say, which is true, but a fine watch is an item of beauty to me, almost a work of art! And i guess unless you're really into your watches you just won't get it.

What do you guys reckon?

There are many reasons for a person to buy an expensive watch. One of them: ‘because it’s expensive’. Because there are no $100,000 diamond studded Citizens, those who can afford it will buy a $100,000 …….. (fill the dots with any high-end brand name).

Then there are collectors and real aficionados. And of course guys like us.

In a country like mine, well in my work environment, it’s not possible to explain why you are wearing a plain, steel watch that cost $4000, while any $30 watch will do.

I will not do this and as many of you stated: it’s my money, not theirs. Although it’s a bit sad you have to explain at all.

Many of the arguments you can think of apply to a good Aqualand as well, so what remains is pure emotion. And that’s a good reason for buying a Rolex.

Take care,

Frans.

dman · 7 October 2005, 05:28 AM

I think this is a great question. I buy and wear these watches because like Aaron said, this is a hobby of mine that I really enjoy. I come to these sites however for the friendships I have made.

It is like collecting or being into anything else, just in our case it is specific to watches.

And like a few others have said, when all else fails, it is my money and as long as the Mrs. and family are secure and comfortable, I'll make myself happy without hurting anyone else.

Uncle-AJ · 7 October 2005, 05:56 AM

I think the real answer is prestige and maybe a bit of the pose value. After all we could buy a watch for a few dollars that would give us an accurate time but we want something more, we want everyone to know that we only wear the best. Incidentally I have been wearing my Glycine every day since I bought it, I can't get over how good this watch is at a very reasonable price.

Goodwatch · 7 October 2005, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I think the real answer is prestige and maybe a bit of the pose value. After all we could buy a watch for a few dollars that would give us an accurate time but we want something more, we want everyone to know that we only wear the best. Incidentally I have been wearing my Glycine every day since I bought it, I can't get over how good this watch is at a very reasonable price.

Pose value? POSE VALUE?

Let me take my Omas fountain pen and my Cartier notebook from my Hermès briefcase to jot this down! Me a poser? Never! Let’s see what time it is on my Patek Philippe so I don’t miss my Beluga Caviar and Crystal Champagne lunch at the Russian Tearoom. Oh, now look what you made me do, I spilled 30 year old Glenmorangie Sherry Wood finish on my Cornelliani suit!

Take care,

Frans.

dman · 7 October 2005, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Pose value? POSE VALUE?

Let me take my Omas fountain pen and my Cartier notebook from my Hermès briefcase to jot this down! Me a poser? Never! Let’s see what time it is on my Patek Philippe so I don’t miss my Beluga Caviar and Crystal Champagne lunch at the Russian Tearoom. Oh, now look what you made me do, I spilled 30 year old Glenmorangie Sherry Wood finish on my Cornelliani suit!

Take care,

Frans.

That my friend earns you a standing ovation!!

7 October 2005, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Pose value? POSE VALUE?

Let me take my Omas fountain pen and my Cartier notebook from my Hermès briefcase to jot this down! Me a poser? Never! Let’s see what time it is on my Patek Philippe so I don’t miss my Beluga Caviar and Crystal Champagne lunch at the Russian Tearoom. Oh, now look what you made me do, I spilled 30 year old Glenmorangie Sherry Wood finish on my Cornelliani suit!

Take care,

Frans.

Franz, you're not a poser, you're a POSEUR!

Uncle-AJ · 7 October 2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Franz, you're not a poser, you're a POSEUR!

That's where it all went wrong.

Goodwatch · 7 October 2005, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Franz, you're not a poser, you're a POSEUR!

Franz? Grrrrrrrrrr, you're doing this on purpose, don't you?

I won't buy you that drink anymore, that's for sure 'pal'

Take care,

Frans

Uncle-AJ · 7 October 2005, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Franz? Grrrrrrrrrr, you're doing this on purpose, don't you?

I won't buy you that drink anymore, that's for sure 'pal'

Take care,

Frans

LOL

7 October 2005, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Franz? Grrrrrrrrrr, you're doing this on purpose, don't you?

I won't buy you that drink anymore, that's for sure 'pal'

Take care,

Frans

Franz, come on buddy, calm down. It's okay Franz. Hey Franz, you're a good guy, you are Franz.

Hey Franz, you know if I didn't think you were a mate, I'd just call you Frans. LOL

I'll buy the first round, my friend.

Uncle-AJ · 7 October 2005, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I'll buy the first round, my friend.

Am I included?

6 October 2005, 10:34 PM	#1
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Why spend that much on a watch? Well, i guess you guys get that said to you quite often too.'It only tells the time' other will say, which is true, but a fine watch is an item of beauty to me, almost a work of art! And i guess unless you're really into your watches you just won't get it. What do you guys reckon?

6 October 2005, 10:53 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Well speaking for myself thats a hard question, a little bit like why did the chicken cross the road.Yes and a fine mechanical watch can be a thing of beauty.But I can get as much satisfaction out of a mechanical boot-sale find,to watches costing several thousands pounds.And if I get asked that question about cost,its my money and I will buy what I can afford. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 October 2005, 11:00 PM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	pleasure costs!! its worth is only measureable by how good it makes" you" feel hello hammer nice to see here!!!! steve

7 October 2005, 03:27 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I smell a rat!!! ...and get the funny feeling that this thread has been hijacked by a couple of football fans!! Hi Hammer, Getting back to your original question, I've been asked this quite often...once by a guy who drives a flash car. So I asked him: "Why drive that beautiful car just to get from A to B? It must have cost you a bomb!! After all, any POS can do the job!" That shut him up and convinced him. The other time, someone asked me why I bothered spending thousands of dollars when superb replicas were availble for around $250 or so. I know this guy is very fond of Ford Mustangs, so I asked him if he would even consider buying a Mustang which was built in some backyard garage with a big Chevy block thrown in for grunt...and he emphatically said: NO!! Well, I looked at him, then looked down at my Rolex and....he understood!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 October 2005, 05:28 AM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I think this is a great question. I buy and wear these watches because like Aaron said, this is a hobby of mine that I really enjoy. I come to these sites however for the friendships I have made. It is like collecting or being into anything else, just in our case it is specific to watches. And like a few others have said, when all else fails, it is my money and as long as the Mrs. and family are secure and comfortable, I'll make myself happy without hurting anyone else. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

6 October 2005, 10:41 PM	#2
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Why spend that much on golf clubs?Why spend that much on motor cars? It all comes down to being my hobby,and like you said,it is a thing of beauty,a work of art. Besides its my money. Aaron

6 October 2005, 11:09 PM	#5
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Cheers, Worktolivelife. I've been around for a bit, but haven't posted too often.

6 October 2005, 11:17 PM	#8
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	And you can see i haven't quite got the hang of using icons yet!!

6 October 2005, 11:24 PM	#10
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	AJ, yep!

6 October 2005, 11:43 PM	#16
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Seems a decent bloke.Speaks his mind too, which alot of them don't seem to do nowdays

7 October 2005, 05:56 AM	#22
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I think the real answer is prestige and maybe a bit of the pose value. After all we could buy a watch for a few dollars that would give us an accurate time but we want something more, we want everyone to know that we only wear the best. Incidentally I have been wearing my Glycine every day since I bought it, I can't get over how good this watch is at a very reasonable price. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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