Breguet Lifestyle: Luxury Watch Ownership

blau · 2021-04-13T09:52:05Z

Discover the subtle joys of owning a Breguet as a professor shares a discreet classroom wristshot. Explore the unique blend of luxury and everyday life.

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In a delightful post, WatchProSite member blau shares a relatable moment of horological appreciation, capturing his Breguet on a classroom table. His experience highlights the subtle joy collectors find in their timepieces, even when discretion is paramount. This thread explores the quiet allure of luxury watches in everyday settings and the unique perspectives they offer.

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Was just about to start my 9am class, and I set my watch on the table in front of me so I could keep track of time during class. This is important because one thing you never want to do while teaching is visibly check your watch (the moment you do, everyone in the class will also wonder about the time and check their watches.... you don't want to break the spell!).

But the watch just looked so good that I had to snap a picture of it. Taking a picture of your wristwatch in front of your class? Not a great move. But I think I got away with it, I don't think anybody could tell what I was up to.

(Photo uncropped for your amusement)

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The act of discreetly photographing a watch in a professional setting, like a classroom, adds a layer of enjoyment and personal connection for the owner, akin to a 'guilty pleasure' that enhances the ownership experience.
The distinction between 'quality' and 'quantity' of pleasure, as discussed in the original post, is highly relevant to watch collecting, where the intrinsic value and enjoyment of a high-end timepiece often transcend a mere numerical comparison with multiple lesser watches.
Should a student notice a professor taking a photo of their watch, they might interpret it as the professor referencing information for the class, rather than a personal indulgence, thus preserving the 'spell' of the lecture.
The ability of a philosophy professor to own a Breguet is noted as a pleasant surprise, contrasting with the common perception that such luxury items are typically within reach only for those in fields like business.

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blau

Apr 13, 2021

This is Introduction to Philosophy (hence 'Phil 1' on the folder).

jporos

Apr 13, 2021

where the Philosophy professors can afford a Breguet, Only the professors in the Business School where I am could swing that.

Chromatic Fugue

Apr 13, 2021

“what is that thing on his desk, and why does he keep looking at it?” Also, gotta love your marginal note: “quality vs. quantity.” A distinction that matters as much to watch-collecting as to whatever rarified issue you were teaching them about today...

blau

Apr 13, 2021

He takes great pains to argue that pleasures may differ not only in quantity (such that you'd choose A over B because A gives you *more* pleasure) but also in quality (such that you'd choose A over B because A gives you pleasure of a higher quality). In watch terms, if you wouldn't trade your Patek for *any number* of Tissots, you must regard Patek ownership as a pleasure of higher quality than Tissot ownership. If it were merely a matter of quantity, there would have to exist *some* number of T

Jari from Finland

Apr 23, 2021

noticed anything and if someone would have noticed they would have possibly thought that you must have checked more exact information on the web to teach them.

Geo

Jun 29, 2021

and I wonder which watch beats the model. George

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