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The great thing here is that you have a watch to wear that you actually like
Jul 19, 2017,23:11 PM
...and that there's a lot of ability to express true and honest opinions without the need to sugar coat anything. That's an indication of great relationships.
Thanks for sharing this background and your viewpoints.
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Of the influences of our better half!
By: rnaden : July 18th, 2017-17:48
Wanted to float this out there for your comment and input. In our strange and peculiar hobby of collecting watches that we wear, we (at least I) are influenced by many factors when choosing a watch. It could well be branding, status, movement, watchmaker ...
Nah...
By: Esharp : July 18th, 2017-18:18
You're not going mad, Richard. On the contrary - this shows you 1) have good communication with your other half and 2) a reasonable approach to your hobby. For what it's worth, I am similarly swayed by Mrs E. "honey, what you think of this?" "Oh, no, it's...
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By: S F : July 19th, 2017-09:03
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By: Vcf.camper : July 18th, 2017-19:12
It could be that your taste has somehow changed over time without you realizing. Maybe just small and gradual changes, but they happen such that the watch (and for other people, myself included, dressing style, hobbies and interests, ideologies and even p...
I did, and it makes a lot of sense, from her viewpoint
By: rnaden : July 19th, 2017-23:06
I bought the timepiece for a certain vintage look and feel, which also is non-conventional, and she's pointed out that based on my general preferences that she's observed and my lifestyle, it wasn't something that fit in. She makes a really good point.
Of course, you must take note....but
By: MTF : July 19th, 2017-01:14
If you still like the tired old watch, it 's amazing how much a new accessory can change things. Use the trick learned from ladies when they change their hair or lip colour or shoes and handbag. Give the old girl one last chance (the watch and not the wif...
Difference of opinion
By: chippyfly : July 19th, 2017-01:40
Allow me to share this harmony. A few years ago on impulse I saw and bought at auction against very little bidding opposition a circa 1985 men's Cartier Tank, which has a good quartz movement, attractive dial and case all in amazingly good condition as a ...
Funny: my girlfriend said exactly the same . . .
By: Dr No : July 20th, 2017-09:16
. . . about this . . . . . . not looking 'right'. As in, too small. On the other hand, she appreciates this . . . . . . on my wrist. Go figure. Here's the kicker: she asked if she could have the Omega tank. I told her 'yes', after I get another so there i...
I love your approach! :-)
By: rnaden : July 20th, 2017-23:36
I'm getting similar feedback, with the exception that my wife is not asking for my watch, she's suggesting I sell it to fund a different one I guess both ways, it is going to be a good ending.
First of all, you're a lucky man...
By: JToddH : July 19th, 2017-01:49
to have a wife that appreciates your passion and have her own opinions on the subject. I too have a wife who supports and encourages my love of watches. That said, I certainly respect her (my wife's) opinion and enjoy sharing dialogue on the subject. Last...
That, I am
By: rnaden : July 19th, 2017-23:12
She definitely understands my passion, but has an uncanny ability to know which and what attracts me and will keep me happy as well as what I'll get tired of in a short while. She's probably on a 98% accuracy rate on this latter point, so her views defini...
I agree
By: Broxi : July 19th, 2017-02:10
I make my own decisions by listening to my head and heart and rarely seek the thoughts of my wife. That said if she doesn't like my choice is time in the collection is limited
Mrs. Z also does not interfere with my watch decisions.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : July 19th, 2017-06:11
Unless I ask. And I am usually very sure of the watches I like and run them by her just to keep her happy and 'involved'. But, if I have any doubts, she is always the first person I turn to for advice. Because, like it or not, she knows me and my tastes, ...
Having that is a real plus!
By: rnaden : July 19th, 2017-23:15
An additional and solid weight against the decisions for a greater accuracy on landing a keeper or otherwise
Exactly.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : July 20th, 2017-00:39
And, as additional bonus, she can't complain after...
Richard, I salute your for having such open
By: S F : July 19th, 2017-09:10
communication with your wife in your hobby . The only remark my wife makes when and if she realises i made a purchase is "do you really need another watch"? My answer is always a simple "Yes". I never ask anyone for opinion in a should I get this or that ...
To quote Michel de Montaigne
By: Hororgasm : July 19th, 2017-10:21
A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. 😉😁 Best, Horo
Like you
By: sham1 : July 20th, 2017-00:41
I focus on wearability (many know my fixation with the size of the watch! ), cost of ownership, resale value, finishing of movement and accuracy. But most important of all, I would only buy a watch that I truly love just like I would only marry a woman th...
I hear you...
By: KMII : August 2nd, 2017-00:00
And I occassionally find myself in a similar position. There will be a watch I quite like, to which my wife exhibits a meeh reaction. While occassionally somewhat distressing, she often has a valid point. On the topic of distressing, she was not over the ...