Watch Community Avatar Showcase

oyster case · 2022-11-29T17:19:07Z

Explore the personal stories behind WatchProSite members' avatars, featuring Audemars Piguet, Panerai, Omega, and more. Discover the watches, art, and passions that define collector identities.

In a delightful thread, forum member oyster case invites fellow collectors to unveil the full-size versions of their often-shrunken forum avatars. This initiative allows the community to appreciate the personal significance and intricate details behind these chosen images, which frequently represent cherished watches, personal passions, or unique identities. The discussion reveals a fascinating array of choices, from iconic timepieces to beloved landscapes and even alter egos.

Many of us have avatar photos but they’re so shrunken that I can’t appreciate them fully. It’s a shame! I thought it’d be fun to post larger versions to share. I’ll start…at 14.1mm it’s actually the thinnest AP 44 Offshore.

Key Points from the Discussion

Many avatars serve as an 'alter ego' or a representation of a personal brand, with some members considering changes but ultimately sticking to their established online identity due to community recognition.
Avatars can reflect significant personal interests beyond watches, such as travel to UNESCO World Heritage sites that inspired famous literature, like the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland, which influenced J.R.R. Tolkien.
Some members choose avatars that directly showcase a beloved watch model, such as a Seamaster, reflecting a passion for aquatic activities like diving and swimming.
Avatars can also be artistic representations or company logos, personally designed by the contributor, adding a unique and creative dimension to their online presence.
The thread highlights how specific watch models, like the PAM 360, become enduring avatar choices across multiple watch-related forums, signifying a strong personal connection.
Humorous and relatable avatars, such as Scrat from Ice Age, can symbolize the relentless pursuit and collection of watches, equating them to the character's cherished nuts.

The Discussion

oyster case

Nov 29, 2022

More details please Nico, of this gorgeous one…

amanico

Nov 29, 2022

Photo taken in the car of the moment, in 2007. An Audi A5 Coupé.

oyster case

Nov 29, 2022

But what’s the watch? I can’t tell, beautiful movement and photo mon ami 🙂

Dr No

Dec 2, 2022

Ok, you asked for it! . . .

. . . Joseph Wiseman as Dr No.

amanico

Dec 2, 2022

He has an air de famille with you. A parent?

Dr No

Dec 2, 2022

Not quite a parent, Nicolas . . .

. . . more like an alter ego. Last year I came close to changing my avatar to either Three Ball Charlie from the cover of Exile On Main Street . . . . . . or the character Minnesota Fats from The Hustler . Dropped the idea due to popular demand for Dr No. 😐

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