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Oh, how long have you got?!?!?!...
It would take ages to type a comprehensive catalogue in reply to your seemingly simple question.
Bernard, Clang, TM, Cen, Alex and others pointed the way to 'Independent' thinking (and there's now one or two of those in the watchbox); Lord Arran directed a peek at IWC (although there is no Il Destriero Scafusia in the watchbox, there's a couple of IWC); Art's quiet but persistent affection for vintage Omega was an eye-opener; SteveG is single-handedly responsible for first looks into a whole range of pieces subsequently acquired and, as the proud custodian of a couple of GaryG's cast-offs, there is now an excruciating wait ahead until he next lets go of any one of the marquee pieces in his collection.
You did your bit as well, Andrew, as we shared a 'Journey' together. Who, though, has been the most Devilish influence? Doubtless there will be many who proclaim -
So much for freewill!
It is also humbling to think that the influences might go both ways. Of course, anyone who says there should be one Speedy in every collection should put his money where his mouth is:
Any false starts? Yes - despite being able to intellectualise their appeal, despite having read reams and reams of positive reviews, still the ‘porthole’ style of watch (Nautilus, RO, ROO, Hublot) does not call out from a personal perspective.
Any regrets? Yes - not having listened to all those who said that waiting to acquire one sensational piece is ultimately more rewarding than haphazardly accumulating lesser pieces on an ad hoc basis to fuel instant gratification; not learning, sooner, to give proper consideration to the movement of a watch, whether it be a humble tractor or a handmade thing of great complexity; not paying attention to the wails of despair from those bankrupted by Amanico's reviews.
Yet another compelling thread Andrew: thank you. The answers to follow will be most interesting.
Cheers,
pplater.
Has PuristSPro influenced ...
Has PPro influenced any purchasing decisions or led you to a watch that you wouldnt have otherwise considered? I am very interested to know, even anecdotally, how much influence PPro has on our readers. Andrew Ps. This is not an authorised market survey!...
Of course, Andrew. My decision to go with 14060M and 210 were mostly influenced by
the craziness of PuristPro (in a good way, of course :) ) As for my last third purchase, the 114270 were my own decision without any influence from PuristPro, LOL. Next, i dont know, maybe will get some Tudor influence from PuristPro if any..... ;)
Exhibit A
I actually purchased the Reverso Grand Date on the back of reviews and comments by PuristS owners ... And there have been indirect influneces. Pplater will probably not remember this, but he said to me once that "every watch collection should contain a Sp...
Yes...
Given the plethora of choices out there... I always find new and interesting watches on this forum. However, most importantly, I think about the watches that I've 'warmed up to' over time due to the posts of fellow collectors or 'reviews' that I find extr...
You are listening to pplater???? :)
No one is listening him! :) Yes the mate is as dangerous as Vlad only difference is he is subtle player ;) :) Best Damjan P.S. My luck is that I don't have resources ;) :) I'm very easy going person ... and this site is extremely dangerous and addictive H...
Respect
A large degree of the influence that PuristS have is built around respect for each others opinions. That respect is earned over a long period of time. I know who has the same priorities as I do in watches, who has the same taste, but also who jumps up and...
I ask myself, "Would AndrewD like it?"
Not really, but perhaps I should. If course PuristsPro influences my decision making. I am in some cases influenced by the tastes of my fellow Purists, and in all cases I benefit from the accumulated knowledge in the fora before making a final decision.
Yes of course and you will find this familiar.
[IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt232/patricklew/26e477fe.jpg[/IMG] and the recent venture into indy. cheers PAt This message has been edited by patrickmaniac on 2012-08-13 22:31:45 ...
We should also ask ourselves if this influence has been
"correct" all the time. After being "influenced" were there any regrets or "I should not have listened to these influences"...
In the same vein . . .
. . . were there any cautioning voices that were ignored and later regretted? That's the most humbling experience of all. I should know, as it's happened to me.
It's more like "oops now I have to go on a bread diet for another month"
kinda scenario after hearing and pulling the trigger on that piece. LOL! cheers PAt
That post is already drafted ...
:-) But feel free to throw it in here. Those of you who like to delve back into our history might enjoy or remember the "Celebrity Endorsements" thread. [ click here ] It's a particularly memorable conversation for me because we were able to jump from the...
For what I have bought, no. For what's in the pipeline, yes!
Let's see. What am I warming up to at the moment? A Rolex DJ II smooth bezel courtesy of SIHH pics from this site (I think it was from Imran's report). A Rolex 1675 from the usual suspects over at that forum. A master control courtesy of a blood thirsty m...
Oh, how long have you got?!?!?!...
It would take ages to type a comprehensive catalogue in reply to your seemingly simple question. Bernard, Clang, TM, Cen, Alex and others pointed the way to 'Independent' thinking (and there's now one or two of those in the watchbox); Lord Arran directed ...
It has definitely influenced me
to look at many other brands that I would never have thought of... even though the ones I sometimes end up getting are the ones seldomly mentioned here (e.g. GP R&D01, PSM Spirit Pioneer etc). Considering that I spend so much time visiting and reading...
Yes, I must plead guilty...
The PuristSPro forum has definitely influenced my decisions to go for some watches I had never had in mind before reading reviews and comments, seen beautiful pictures and been contaminated by the enthusiasm of some Purist when describing them, the same c...
Excellent question and I don't honestly know the answer
I cannot think of any watch that I own that has been influenced by anything I read here. But that cannot be the whole truth as I read this site (as well as others) every day looking at watches and there must be some influence however subtle I would certai...
It started off with Lange...
... and then almost everything from there... DB Habring Gerber PSM and that next incoming one... All wouldn't happen if not for PuristSPro!
absolutely
I would have never considered buying a UN Perpetual if it had not been for the enthusiasm by Marcus Hanke. Same for your review, Andrew, of the Breguet La Tradition. As for things to come, the Journe Tourbillon is certainly kept constantly in my mind by y...
Yes, a Purist is busy making a watch for me.
After seeing and admiring his work on thr AHCI and Independent Haute Horologies forum, I have ordered and placed a deposit for a watch from a fellow Purist. I won't ruin the surprise, though, by identifying him. Regards, Jon
No way ...
Or just "a little": Nicolas -> JLC AMVOX I Art -> New Vintage El Primero 1969 Andrew -> GP 4945 Bim -> LLD All other watches are bad influence from local friends. Andrew's influence was disseminated locally. A dear friend here, after my GP, ju...
without doubt i would say yes.
Despite being pretty independent and going my own way in my collection the forum has been a big influence. I have learnt a lot from other members which has led me in one direction or another and i have read a lot about watches i had never heard of despite...
By just being a part of this community, how could you...
Not be influenced to some extent?
Look at the evidence....
I doubt I would ever have encountered this Burger without PuristSPro.... And the MIH depictions on the forum were definitely influential in its purchase.... And this one is obvious! And likely there are several more.... tempusfugit ...
Have bought all 3 of those
Although I do have a mind of my own I have been a sheep too, and bought watches as quickly as 60 seconds after reading an article! Sign me Sucker for Approval Remember the Lego watch?
Andrew, the answer is obvious - PPro ABR.
It is not that PPro ABR is perfect. It is because I trust that the team knows what they are doing and I just contribute my tiny support. I will not be influenced by a lengthy watch review to buy that watch because that may not be impartial or may be taint...
To be in the same sentence as Nico
...is quite flattering, and to be considered dangerous made my week! Glad you enjoy my scribblings -- I am clearly addicted to these beauties :-) Best, Gary G
No - not really, because ...
I have never been prompted to buy a watch that I "would not have considered otherwise" as the question goes. But some posts have made me more keen on watches that I did already consider, because I liked their looks or technical properties. These review th...
Yes Definitely
Puristpro is the main source of information and introduction. My daily horological newspaper where I get to know about the latest news,get to know about the all time classics and get to improve my overall knowledge.Hence my main inspiration so to speak. A...
Absolutely!!!!....
I joined the forum, with specifically an interest in vintage Blancpain fifty Fathoms. Although I already owned a modern Omega and Rolex, I was not too bothered about looking at those pages, but then gradually, found myself reading (especially the Rolex pa...
Funny why you thought that way
I thought I was the one who influence everybody here :) To be honest, SJX taught me to look at the corner and all those angles, and Bernard showed me the way to be independent and just ignore the whole world. cen@manchester
Yes, influenced for sure
When it's sometimes down to on-the-one-hand and on-ther-other-hand, a little nudge from the PuristS can make the difference. And not just in purchases but also deciding what to do with what you have. I've definitely kept one watch which I hardly wear afte...
It's almost inevitable
that this forum would influence in one way or another our approach to watches---be it purchasing ,selling or re-evaluating what we have. i have certainly been exposed to tne galsshute PML through this site and ended up acquiring one after perusing great r...
Yup... dreaming of a Reverso
Hi All, Yes I believe the PPro site has influenced my purchase decision. After using the site to research JLC, I attended a London GTG in late May, and tried on a couple of Reverso’s at the JLC boutique. Ever since then I have been saving the pennies for ...
Not at all...!
... Has the PPro influenced me a little.. It has influenced me a lot :-) Not necessarily in all the purchases. But opening up my mind for different brands. Different dials. Different variants. It has even cost me a watch purchase ;-) When I joined a few y...