Jay (Eire)
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Yesterday’s watch
Had the Resonance on yesterday as I was meeting another forum member. And of course I had another watch in my bag, never show up with just one!
Something which I like very much about this forum, and has been further enforced by almost everyone here that I meet offline, is that there’s very limited “peacocking”. Unfortunately may other forums have evolved into little more than (various levels of) who has the most expensive watch and the race to “who go it first”.
I don’t know if the rules preventing price or value discussion here have allowed us to be different, or if it’s something else (and I tend to think it’s less so the rules and more so just the crowd that’s here), but long may it stay this way.
Anyway, a very enjoyable little GTG was had yesterday. I won’t post any pictures, except this one taken a little earlier in the day, as there was something new (non Journe) on the table and all the pictures include that something new. (Which is not mine to share).
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Yesterday’s watch
Had the Resonance on yesterday as I was meeting another forum member. And of course I had another watch in my bag, never show up with just one! Something which I like very much about this forum, and has been further enforced by almost everyone here that I...
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Been posting here for a couple years now, and find this site very friendly and knowledgeable. Welcome.
You clearly don’t spend enough time on some of the other forum I read!
As for IG I quickly unfollow the peacocks.
what a heart warming post
thank you for your kind words regarding the forum, Jay. The forum still has a lot to offer, I believe. Even if certain bloggers/ watch journalists often are busy declaring the format a thing of the past - I think we will still be around for a very long ti...
I mostly just lurk but yes
This forum is a cut above the rest. I think it’s because when you move into that category this forum inhabits you self select for a certain type of group.
Hi Nick
Thank you for your kind words! Lurking is absolutely fine but just jump to discussion - it is so much more rewarding 🤗
Fully agree, Jay!
This is actual the only social media site I use, for the simple fact that I find only civilized people here. And for the pic: I could just simply stare at this Resonance the whole day! Cheers, Daniel
Cheers Daniel. It’s a “looker” for sure.
Although I will say I only post pictures of it’s good side. The dial can often seem rather flat, like the modern dials. But then you get some light and it’s all lit up.
Regarding the strap:
when you've posted pictures of it before, and even in this picture to an extent, I found the green (or perhaps more the idea of green) rather jarring. However, when I got to see it and hold it I was totally impressed by how attractive it is; and how perfe...
Thank you.
When I first saw that colour more than two years ago I wanted it for this watch. Just took me a little while to finally get it. With this strap on you almost feel like there’s a shade of green in the dial itself.
Thank you.
When I first saw that colour more than two years ago I wanted it for this watch. Just took me a little while to finally get it. With this strap on you almost feel like there’s a shade of green in the dial itself.