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27 April 2023, 11:39 AM | #1 |
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Why do they do this ?
Why do so many people ask strangers on this forum what watch they should buy ?
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27 April 2023, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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It perplexes me too. I guess to each their own though.
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27 April 2023, 12:06 PM | #3 |
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So many choices… where do I begin? I know, I’ll ask a total stranger.
Maybe they just need to see more watches in the metal. Eventually, one will sing and they won’t need to ask. |
27 April 2023, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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27 April 2023, 12:12 PM | #5 |
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Because it's a watch forum and they want ideas, opinions and feedback, I guess.
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27 April 2023, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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I've never needed any help deciding what I just had to have. Paying for it, on the other hand...........
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27 April 2023, 12:59 PM | #7 |
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27 April 2023, 01:50 PM | #8 |
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Have to admit I don’t know why but I can also admit all my answers are total unconditional BS merely to hope we get follow up threads along the lines of ‘Traded my 1665 double red for an AP Offshore plus cash like you said and now I’m depressed’ , but they don’t always happen so I’m sad but still committed to the cause.
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27 April 2023, 01:56 PM | #9 | |
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27 April 2023, 02:00 PM | #10 |
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It's just "conversation".
Where else are you going to have a conversation about your favourite topic. I'm fortunate to have a mate who is also a "Watch Freak" and we often shoot-the-breeze about favourite Brands/Models, but if you don't have any Watch-nut friends, then here is the place to do it.
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27 April 2023, 02:02 PM | #11 |
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How do you like this?
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27 April 2023, 09:35 PM | #12 |
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Information and input from others can help. A lot of knowledge here on TRF and even if you filter out the posters who say," why are you asking me", some very good information is shared. Just part of the process for some.
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27 April 2023, 09:36 PM | #13 |
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It's just more information to consider when making a large purchase. I ask for suggestions, but in the end, I make the decision based on all the info I have. Similar to if I was to buy a new car or new tires for my car, I would seek out information like customer reviews online and so forth. Someone may bring new ideas about a watch I was considering based on their experience owning one that I wasn't aware of. I like to hear peoples' thoughts but I don't always listen.
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27 April 2023, 09:40 PM | #14 |
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Maybe because it’s an Internet forum about watches? :-)
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27 April 2023, 10:03 PM | #15 |
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Human herd mentality. Perhaps combined with the need for 'approval'. Social media thrives here.
Being 'different' takes effort, or ignoring the mainstream, or better still could be due to not being subjected to.... tesla.jpg
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27 April 2023, 10:09 PM | #16 |
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It would have been beautiful if it wasn’t blurry….And the watch in the way…
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27 April 2023, 10:14 PM | #17 |
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Inquiring about certain references, discussions, & comparisons make complete sense on a watch forum. However, YOU tell ME what I should buy doesn't, IMHO. Maybe for a washer & dryer, but not for something as personal as a watch.
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27 April 2023, 11:28 PM | #18 |
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I like to think a lot of them are on the fence and looking for some feedback or new information to help guide their decision. That's understandable.
If they are building a collection purely based on the opinions of others, that's really kinda boring and sad. |
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28 April 2023, 12:09 AM | #20 |
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Which toilet paper should I use?
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28 April 2023, 12:30 AM | #21 |
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That's a perfectly legitimate question we often see on the TPF (the toilet paper forum).
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Just got a DM from ‘bubbagooli’ asking if they should get the new DSSDTC50 or an Exp.
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28 April 2023, 03:10 AM | #28 |
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Good Question. I can't answer it. IMHO I know what I like and buy according. I guess if I were torn between a few I may ask a friend for their opinion but that about it.
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28 April 2023, 03:52 AM | #29 |
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Making a decision should be a solo affair. Therefore you only have you to criticize you, rather than a collective.
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