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inadeje · 22 April 2019, 03:34 AM

Back in the 70s, mechanical watches were said to be doomed. Many manufacturers in Switzerland either failed or, suffered almost catastrophic economic hardship. In the 90s we saw a reemergence of the mechanical watch as an unlikely luxury item, only to experience another set-back in the mid 2000s, when the economic downturn converted luxury goods into items of ridicule. Then came the ubiquitous time-on-your-phone and, the smart watch and, yet again, doomsday predictions for the mechanical luxury watch were rampant. “Will the new generation wear apple watches?”...purists shuddered...

The reality and, possibly inconvenient truth, that many TRF members prefer not to debate is that our watches are no longer purchased to fulfill their intended use, rather they’re simply outward statements to society of our individual: taste, style and, status.

Polarizing view?

TswaneNguni · 22 April 2019, 04:07 AM

It tells the time,its top quality ,it increases in value,it lasts for decades ,it has fantastic service,it is distinctive and I couldn't care less about society .

inadeje · 22 April 2019, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

It tells the time,its top quality ,it increases in value,it lasts for decades ,it has fantastic service,it is distinctive and I couldn't care less about society .

Way to go

Pauln · 22 April 2019, 05:18 AM

Mine still tells the time. That's why I wear one.

22 April 2019, 03:34 AM	#1
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,883	Isn’t it ironic? Back in the 70s, mechanical watches were said to be doomed. Many manufacturers in Switzerland either failed or, suffered almost catastrophic economic hardship. In the 90s we saw a reemergence of the mechanical watch as an unlikely luxury item, only to experience another set-back in the mid 2000s, when the economic downturn converted luxury goods into items of ridicule. Then came the ubiquitous time-on-your-phone and, the smart watch and, yet again, doomsday predictions for the mechanical luxury watch were rampant. “Will the new generation wear apple watches?”...purists shuddered... The reality and, possibly inconvenient truth, that many TRF members prefer not to debate is that our watches are no longer purchased to fulfill their intended use, rather they’re simply outward statements to society of our individual: taste, style and, status. Polarizing view? __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 April 2019, 04:07 AM	#2
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	It tells the time,its top quality ,it increases in value,it lasts for decades ,it has fantastic service,it is distinctive and I couldn't care less about society .

22 April 2019, 05:18 AM	#4
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Mine still tells the time. That's why I wear one.

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