Before ThePuristS.com , predecessor of PuristSPro.com , I subscribed to every available watch magazine in each country of residence (I moved a bit).
I bought what "I thought I liked" but it was more heavily influenced by brands that could influence coverage with good reviews or advertising, then I would care to admit....... then.
After I was introduced to PuristS by watch-buddies, I was exposed to brands that I did not even consider before. It led to more in-depth knowledge of the good, bad and ugly. That learning process continues and I have stopped all magazine subscriptions.
I started to look at Chopard LUC, AP (other than Offshore) and the independents. Eventually, I was even invited by ThePuristS to be a Chopard forum moderator and 'retired' once.
Over the years, I discovered that many famous brands used Piaget movements and came out of retirement to help with the Piaget brand forum.
So, PuristS discussions have led me to purchase watches from LUC, AP, independents and Piaget, that I may never have committed to before.
I've also bought rare watches from fellow PuristS, whom I 'met' online that I could never have found on my own.
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2010-08-21 08:01:11