Hard to imagine, but when I first started back in 2007/2008, I didn't really own a single mechanical watch under my name. But I was warmly welcomed by the moderators, Dr. No, Bill, and many other moderators in addition to many members! I have them and all the members to thank for broadening my knowledge. One of the moderators told me not to believe everything I read on magazines 100%, as some of the marketing messages were highly exaggerated. I eventually figured out what he meant and kept an open mind - a slightly skeptical mind too.