sleepy_templar
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It can go so wild when the family is behind you…
Hey guys!
I’m very new to the forum and very fresh to the WIS world.
It all started less than 1 year ago (to be precise, 7 months), but the curve of
zest and obsession has been super steep (all the posts in the forums have made
a big contribution to it…). Let me list down some facts:
There have been some moments that I told myself: “take it
easy, slow down, it has been too much…”. So I tried to use my wife as a control
point but you know what she said? “since you love it, go ahead”…unfortunately,
failed.
My 5 year old daughter drew a haute horology piece as my
birthday gift: a jumping hour, split seconds chronograph piece with 13 hours
instead of 12! LOL.
My little toddler has been playing with my pieces all day as
well, seems that he supports my hobby…
Now, I am seeking for advises here: did you guys all went
through this insanity and totally ridiculous and irrational obsession? If so,
how did you slow down and restrict yourselves?
I spent all my salaries and bonus of this year (putting aside daily essentials) and a portion of my savings from last year; I acquired 18 watches in 7 months, no to mention I flipped over another 7 on top; I spent 80% of my time checking on anything related to watches, besides work, gym and time with my kids.
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It can go so wild when the family is behind you…
Hey guys! I’m very new to the forum and very fresh to the WIS world. It all started less than 1 year ago (to be precise, 7 months), but the curve of zest and obsession has been super steep (all the posts in the forums have made a big contribution to it…)....
welcome....
.....it took me about 6 years before i started to calm down. Look on the bright side, youonly have another 5 or so to go. Buttell me, what drove you into it to start? What watches drew your attention and why? And where do you see yourself going? I think w...
Thank you Joe for your warm welcome! The start of my journey may be very conventional...
I guess the story is very similar to a lot of memebers here: there was a moment i felt the need of a decent watch for business occasions. Everyone knows what name pops up in my mind - surprise surprise, Rolex...However, i tend to spend a lot time studying...
Welcome here!
Well, the road will be long and winding, but the journey is very pleasant! At the end you will know how to rule yourself and your addict, and only the best and dearest will stay in your collection! As for the start, you have chosen quite nice pieces: Jour...
Thanks Adam!
The current 18 will be stable, i mean, i guess they will stay for long...
Welcome.
7 months?! Wow, you better step on the brake, but if you don't, it's ok, we all been there. You already have some very nice and special timepieces in your collection. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Thanks Vte.
A lot of members here have mind-blowing collections. My humble collection is way below being impressive. And that's not my target. I just love the diversity of the haute horology world, no theme for collection as life is too short and budget is too little...
Welcome and great collection!
Seriously you tick so many boxes to cover brands that most people don't even think of like Debethune, Sarpaneva and Hautlence... this normally comes later in peoples collection when they get bored with the big boys but you have developed early! I am also ...
yep...i noticed.....
try a vintage Calatrava.....you like diversity.....and nothing (absolutely nothing) can do what a 1950s/1960s Calatrava can do.
Haha, I knew that the Hublot teasing will come...
I got it for the curiosity and appreciation of their special materials development - how scratch-resistent is that Magic Gold? I'd like to try out... Thanks for your advises dear Andrew. My main concern is the spending. If i was a billionaire i would neve...
Ah yes... the annual budget...
That is a problem we all suffer from. No teasing from me... its my favourite brand I have tried many times to scratch magic gold... each time it never scratches. It is only diamond that scratches it, so you can test away. I have tried with drill bits, pen...
Calm down
sleepy templar, Welcome to our HoMe. From experience, I advise to slow down. Take a breath. Try to understand your motivation. Everyone has a different driver. Think about 9 months ago when you had nothing. What about now? What changed? Was you life lesse...
Such wise words...
Yes, life has a lot of other perspectives...I will need some time to sit down and digest, reflect...
Welcome here!
You have to work on what you really like. It is an " interior journey ". There are watches which are really important for you, others less... It is hard to put in words, let's say that maturation is quite a good attempt to try to define it. 17 watches in ...
Welcome to you
Well, so many watches in a such short time is a little bit crazy. You don\'t give time to yourself to really appreciate them IMHO. You should take your time. But you have good taste, with two watches that I target (Breguet Réveil du Tsar and FP Journe Chr...
Welcome! You have put together a few very nice watches in a very short period of time!
BUT maybe it would be a good idea to stop buying for at least a couple of months. Wear. Enjoy. Reflect. You will notice in time your taste will change and priorities will shift. But you can only accomplish that through time and by using you to know them ...
Holy Molly!
Welcome and slow down. Your collection is fantastic and well-curated (ignore the Hublot haters, which include me) - everyone is entitled to make a mistake along the way You have some incredible watches already! I can\'t believe it\'s taken only 7 months! ...
Thank you Nicolas, Alkiro, Arie and all other guys...
for your wise words and kind suggestions. Rationally i understand that, emotionally i will need a bit time to calm down. Our hearts and brains sometimes just not synchronize with each other, right I am happy to be part of this community!
Hello, welcome and congrats on the beginning of your journey here.
In my experience, completely normal. It is only human nature to obsess about something and take it to extremes. It took me a few years to slow down and think each piece through before purchase. You have built a very respectable collection to start with. S...
