Emil Wojcik
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LOL. I'll tell my wife you agree.
Oct 11, 2022,22:10 PM
Regarding your Meissen porcelain comment, there's a few in this photo...
The lions and sheep are all C.1740, and the needle case (front, center) is C.1750.
The rest are various 18th century English and French, except the white libation cup in the center, which is 17th century Chinese.
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Overcoming watch burnout
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-19:27
I have recently gone through the much dreaded phase of burnout. I felt apathetic towards watches and it seemed like nothing was peaking my interest. I'm sure it has happened to each and every one of us. It's not that bad since today, after a couple of wee...
Yes! Burnout is caused by two things...
By: patrick_y : October 10th, 2022-19:42
1. The shortage of watches in general has many of us scrambling to buy watches we wouldn't normally accept. For instance, let's give a hypothetical example. Let's say I want this very very special watch and due to the shortage, I have to buy a plethora of...
Completely agree
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-20:03
Diversifying leads to a more sustainable horological journey... I'd love a cool clock, either an MB&F or an Atmos
MB&F and Atmos are good choices!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-04:44
I don't own an Atmos yet! Hmm... And I really like Atmos clocks too! I might have to add one to the collection! But also, I need to slow down. Some rooms have three clocks! I should only buy something that I absolutely cannot live without. Or you just end...
An Atmos is actually a Must for a collector
By: Geo : October 11th, 2022-06:05
The system is so unique. It took me years to decide, but when I had finally bought mine, I didn't understand why I waited so long, since it is such a cool object for your room or office. GEO
You're right!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-20:58
Ok! You're right! I must get an Atmos! Been saying I would for many years now.
This matches my thoughts exactly.
By: Emil Wojcik : October 10th, 2022-20:20
I have numerous collections, hobbies, and interests. At times I become bored with one, so I change my focus for a time. There are times I buy two or three watches a month, and other times I don't even think about adding another to the collection. During t...
Fun!
By: patrick_y : October 12th, 2022-20:39
I don't usually change my watches. At least not as a habit. I'm imagining one of those masters of ceremonies who host a show and have to change multiple times in the middle of the show. If I ever had to subject myself to something like that, I'd probably ...
Wow! You've got a lot of hobbies!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-04:52
Medieval coins! That sounds very cool! 18th Century European Porcelain? I don't know much about that, but I do like those Bernardaud plates that I see at every hotel and restaurant. I also like the KPM Porcelain in Berlin and the Meissen Porcelain kind of...
Yes, my wife tells me I collect collections.
By: Emil Wojcik : October 11th, 2022-21:47
Antiquities, medieval (and ancient actually) coins, and porcelain are just the tip of the iceberg. Some of my other substantial collections... Medieval manuscript pages Loose gemstones Mid-century furniture and sculpture Original etchings and paintings Pe...
Impressive collection!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-21:51
Always liked the 1994 E420. What a machine! I have a 210 and a 211 in my household. But there's something special about that generation with the 1994! 16th-17th century furniture? English furniture? Continental furniture? Very impressive. Seven metal dete...
LOL. I'll tell my wife you agree.
By: Emil Wojcik : October 11th, 2022-22:10
Regarding your Meissen porcelain comment, there's a few in this photo... The lions and sheep are all C.1740, and the needle case (front, center) is C.1750. The rest are various 18th century English and French, except the white libation cup in the center, ...
Exquisite examples.
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-22:17
And that 17th Century Chinese cup might be quite the thing for someone who likes ancient Chinese porcelain! I hope that your posterity will appreciate these treasures!
An exquisite room! And an exquisite collection.
By: patrick_y : October 12th, 2022-20:38
I recall you showing us a photo of your office in the past. What an amazing room. In California, we wouldn't be able to have such a room, as earthquakes would put all of these works of art in danger. Even with the sticky tape on the base, insurance compan...
Is this the BMW?
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-04:59
Well said! It's a marathon, not a sprint! I like cars too, but I'm choked by the speed limit and bankrupted by the gas prices. I don't know where you live Fastwong, but I live in California. The price for Premium gasoline here is $7.199 per US Gallon (3.7...
Oh! GT4! Very nice!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-21:09
That's a sweet machine. I've always been a fan of the Cayman. Superb machine. I drive an AMG sedan, those are 5.4 liters (although they're downsizing to 4.0 liters now and will eventually downsize even further). But I also drive a Tesla Model 3. Although ...
The AMG V8s are good engines!
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2022-18:08
The AMG V8s are very good engines. Most of them are not dry sump engines, so don't go taking long sweeping turns at high speeds, as a prolonged g-force may cause engine oil starvation. The AMG GT two door sports car has a true dry sump lubrication system,...
Merci!
By: patrick_y : October 11th, 2022-21:59
Any other interests outside of watches that have recently been grabbing your attention?
Every time
By: chris7509 : October 10th, 2022-19:48
i see prices raise vs my personnal income ... so that's quite often now. + when i see that i like more and more specific watches that tend to be out of reach ....
I guess I really never get burnt out on watches,
By: Thomas_3 : October 10th, 2022-19:55
I have other hobbies/interests to devote time to also. I don't have deep pockets that allow me to buy what I want on a whim, but I sure like to look at watches, in person, in catalogs and on the internet. The other hobbies save me from getting burnt out I...
Hey….. it’s just a watch.
By: mrds : October 10th, 2022-19:55
It‘s not that we lose our homes, or wife, or fall ill if we don’t get our hands around this Aquanaut or Daytona. It’s not that our lives really change all that much if we long for a green dial new release only to see it’s black. Not to lessen our passion ...
Absolutely
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-20:06
I feel like it's always when we let it get out of hand that burnouts happen.
Watches never stopped being my passion
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-20:08
What I experienced was a slightl numbness for a couple of weeks. I didn't fall out of love, I just felt stuck in horological limbo.
You knew . . .
By: Dr No : October 10th, 2022-20:18
. . . this was coming. 😌
So true!
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-20:36
This incredible passion of ours is just like anything else in life... cyclical. Thankfully my winters have never lasted more than a couple of weeks, while the summers take up the rest of my time!
True
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-21:13
The worst offenders are the brands that you love the most when they let you down The cure is to diversify, by looking at many different brands
Well Said And Agree. I burned out about 8 years ago....
By: enjoythemusic : October 10th, 2022-22:37
Was mainly following the typical PP pieces decades ago, was easy to see the company change plus I burned out. Sold 'em all except a vintage 3820rg. Took a year off, then started procuring what made ME happy... from $600 fun Kickstarters and nice desk cloc...
Great advice!
By: andrea~ : October 11th, 2022-07:55
I've reopened my eyes to different options and it worked
I’m taking a breather now
By: Cookies : October 10th, 2022-21:50
Maybe I’m also going through the burnout phase. Nothing in the watch world excites me nowadays, especially from the boring Richmond Group. I expected more from Panerai and JLC. Other than a daytona I’m collecting later in the year, I’ve got nothing lined ...
I completely understand
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-22:18
I'm with you on Richemont brands: too boring. Just give it some time, you'll be back sooner or later, once you have the chance to rest and come back stronger than before
I’ve been diverting the attention
By: Cookies : October 11th, 2022-05:36
To other hobbies lately. Lots of cardio and shopping for Nike sneakers. Maybe I’ll purchase something next year. Yes it won’t end here yet.
The way I am, I tend to live passions to the fullest, get the best out of them, and then if I fall out of love, simply move on to the next one! Well, too bad it's NOT happened with Patek yet, or else I could have comfortably retired from my job! ;-)))
By: FabR : October 10th, 2022-21:57
Seriously, some occasional down time is entirely physiological, but this is such a rich and diverse hobby that it was likely you would have returned to it (very quickly, in fact! ;-) It is totally possible though that one day you (or I) simply won't care ...
Truthful words!
By: andrea~ : October 10th, 2022-22:20
It's a hard hobby to fall out of love with, because of how deep and broad it is. I don't foresee myself ever abandoning my passion for watches, but as always in life, you never know...
Watches
By: pmh6000 : October 11th, 2022-00:10
I have made peace with myself that the Swiss, Germans and Japanese can make them faster than I can possibly afford and obtain, therefore I just enjoy looking for now. 😀
That's a great place to be
By: andrea~ : October 11th, 2022-07:56
We don't need to constantly look for the next one, it lessens the enjoyment of the pieces you already own
Changing straps, wearing 1 watch in straight 7 days before rotating.
By: hoseachandra : October 11th, 2022-04:25
And stop looking at watch releases too often. Yes , lately the watch releases are so boring and underwhelming IWC keep delaying to release new Ingenieur. Instead, they keep release another colours for pilot line. Put new movement in old Aquatimer and call...
+1
By: Cookies : October 11th, 2022-09:00
Grand Seiko is so boring I agree. I yawn when I look at their catalogue. I never bought an IWC and perhaps never will. Same for the watches on the Richmont group.
I agree with everything you said
By: andrea~ : October 11th, 2022-10:36
That blue dial JLC MC calendar was so good, I don't get why they decided to limit the best version of the watch. So much more interesting than the silver dial version IMO
+++1
By: amanico : October 15th, 2022-09:54
Correct 👍🏼
By: 中野れい : October 15th, 2022-11:02
Don't want to be part of it
Embrace it. It’s part of the journey..
By: Echi : October 11th, 2022-04:48
I haven’t picked up my camera since the pandemic but don’t feel bad about it. And I am quite passionate about that. But there are days when even the Muses take a holiday So be it. Why it’s not a profession, thank God. As others have pointed out, something...
Well said!
By: andrea~ : October 11th, 2022-10:37
Wise words of advice
I never grew out of books or artwork but I grew out of watches
By: Rosneathian : October 11th, 2022-05:38
The hardest part of collecting wasn’t finding watches I liked. I usually did, and even when I didn’t I enjoyed the exploration. I never hankered after anything I couldn’t get. Why inject misery into something that should be exclusively pleasurable? The ha...
Watch burnout
By: Weems@8 : October 13th, 2022-17:09
Be not particular into high horology i have not to wait till an AD pick me out for a rare Patek Philippe. I stopped collecting watches, and be curious how i go to react to it. There is a limit, and i reached it.