amanico
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Not cheating anyone and allowed by conscience are two important things, for sure.
And everybody can do what he likes, which is also crucial. These are open doors opened, but what is interesting is that these open doors opened are less and less easy to open, due to the price of our beloved tic tacs which are going higher and higher.
I well remember the days where a Rolex Daytona was 6500 Euros. It was 15 years ago. Now, it is the double, which is not justified by the impact of inflation.
Your two " body guards "- conscience and no cheating " are stronger and stronger. If brands complain about bad results these past years and this year, they should read you.
You summed it very well.
It is harder and harder to justify the purchase decision. I agree.
Interesting post.
Best,
Nicolas
Sunday ennui thoughts
As befits the day of rest, I was catching up on watch-related internet readings this morning. I linked over to TZ for an article by Alan Downing that was written back in the year 2000. That year has some resonance as it marks the start of the new century ...
Decreasingly materialistic over the years here as well . . .
. . . and also registering changes in outlook and desires. There was a time when having a desirable car mattered. No more, although I still have a hankering for a '60s Dodge or Plymouth. Maybe yes, maybe never; at this point in my life, though, it doesn't...
Much better written than I did
thank you Art. And yes, shooting pool & reading history is very appealing. I remember reading Boorstin's The Discoverers in my 20's and it really stirred my imagination and for a while I loved reading Western Civilization literature. Cheers. -Joe
That was a most . . .
. . . thoughtful musing, Joe, which inspired my reply. Best, Art
What kind of audio are you into Art? That was my main passion/obsession for years, and now I've reached a point where I can sit back and enjoy.
By analog, do you mean tubes, vinyl, reel to reel, or all of the above? I have a constantly growing vinyl collection, and digital has taken a back seat to my records.
As my house is nearly full, I am buying less
Somehow over the last decade or so, I have whittled down the "needs/wants" list pretty far. Stereo - Klipsch and Luxman are good enough, and two channels adequate Cars - got too many and not inclined to sell them as it's more work than paying the DMV bill...
for your heirs, it will be more of a blessing than a curse :-)
My wife has put her foot down on most space-taking items in the house. We used to buy curios from our vacations but she has vetoed them over the last couple of trips. I can get away with watches because they are still easy to hide at the bank. But she not...
Spot on
Joe, I\'m recovering from a nasty bout of food poisoning so won\'t say much - but you and I see things very similarly. Shopping generally - I work in a building which is above a shopping mall. It\'s a fantastic way to rid me of any desire to shop, ever. C...
ignoring the wide-eyed kid in me to get shiny new stuff is easier as I'm older
except for watches which is a major weakness, it might be a good thing to let my conscience rule for now and not feed the gravy train for the industry. Obviously I am not the only person thinking this way with the Swiss negative financial results for some...
Love these philosophical posts. The vale of "things" versus " experience'
I am still an avid vintage collector. I find the chase still fires me up but I am definitely more selective in what I chase. As we get older I find my choice of what I can afford is much bigger, but much like a few of the other posters here , I often have...
yes, I suppose man's constant need for stimulation and entertainment is what commerce feeds upon
the question I put to myself is -- will 55 year old me call me a bloody fool to spending ungodly sums on mechanical watches and I'm thinking yeah. I would hope I have a good laugh.
Not cheating anyone and allowed by conscience are two important things, for sure.
And everybody can do what he likes, which is also crucial. These are open doors opened, but what is interesting is that these open doors opened are less and less easy to open, due to the price of our beloved tic tacs which are going higher and higher. I w...
my company gifts a Rolex on a big anniversary
not a Daytona, a DateJust. if I have the discipline of Gandhi and not buy another, I could look forward to a Rolex by around 2020. but I am quite sure my resolve will crumble like a cheap lawn chair well before then, maybe in months!!! well said Nicolas.