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The power of traditions...
A few days ago I was watching a TV program where several "enlightened" intellectuals were discussing what they always discuss, how to fix the world. Anyhow, one of the guys at the table was wearing one of those watches that look as if he had just stolen it from a church's steeple. Not only did the large watch on his puny wrist looked poorly and ridiculous, what is worse is that he soon started loosing credibility in front of my eyes. Something about the watch was distracting and made him look like a clown of some sort. I switched the channel because I know that a man's watch is no measure of his intelligence and I didn't want to fall onto that bias.
Indeed, it amazes me to see all too often men wearing these gigantic and stupidly expensive Patek Philippe watches, and other brands, on their small wrists while looking proud yet oblivious of how silly they look to the eyes of others. What irks me, though, is that Patek Philippe, knowing full well that elegance is understatement and moderation (and moderation has been in vogue ever since the Greeks invented it), well, no, they have no qualms to sell watches that make their buyers silly just because they sell. Instead of Patek Philippe playing the adult when the market is undergoing a Freudian hiccup, they blow the flames of bettleheaded flamboyance just for the sake of money.
But then, people keep on talking about how to fix the world while wearing immense $100,000 watches, never realizing that with what they spent in the watch, they could build a home and feed for a year some 35 of those children you see on TV eating next to vultures and with flies on their eyes.
Oh, nice watches, by the way. Enjoy.
Indeed, it amazes me to see all too often men wearing these gigantic and stupidly expensive Patek Philippe watches, and other brands, on their small wrists while looking proud yet oblivious of how silly they look to the eyes of others. What irks me, though, is that Patek Philippe, knowing full well that elegance is understatement and moderation (and moderation has been in vogue ever since the Greeks invented it), well, no, they have no qualms to sell watches that make their buyers silly just because they sell. Instead of Patek Philippe playing the adult when the market is undergoing a Freudian hiccup, they blow the flames of bettleheaded flamboyance just for the sake of money.
But then, people keep on talking about how to fix the world while wearing immense $100,000 watches, never realizing that with what they spent in the watch, they could build a home and feed for a year some 35 of those children you see on TV eating next to vultures and with flies on their eyes.
Oh, nice watches, by the way. Enjoy.
Jst have a cup of tea, or whatever u like to drink,... and chill out [nt]
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Come on Shrek, you don't mean it do you?
I'm sure you're just having a bad day - as you know Patek has actually avoided the main fad of which they are being accused of in your post - large ostentatious watches. Their specialty is largely precisely what you mention is the ideal - understated elegance; their watches are largely plain and small. In fact, isn't that largely the whole point of their design elements? On the feed the world argument, it's a matter of personal choice - but since you have also spent a small fortune on Patek watches and other brands, isn't it time to lead by example and sell the lot for the purpose of a donation?!
It is certainly the case that parting with a large chunk of cash for a mechanical watch is highly irrational, but this irrationality seems to be well understood by the purchasers - in fact we largely earn our money in order to part with it on the basis of a reputation, a marketing campaign or a personal feeling. We are all creatures of emotion and irrationality so let's embrace it.
I hope you are feeling better, I am!
It is certainly the case that parting with a large chunk of cash for a mechanical watch is highly irrational, but this irrationality seems to be well understood by the purchasers - in fact we largely earn our money in order to part with it on the basis of a reputation, a marketing campaign or a personal feeling. We are all creatures of emotion and irrationality so let's embrace it.
I hope you are feeling better, I am!
Yo must not have had your daily fix of whatever it is. LOL
I can see some of your points but cest la vie. As to your irritated comments on the gentleman wearing a watch that looks ridiculous to others, maybe he doesn't care what others think of how the watch looks on him and he likes how it looks on him for himself.... I respect that a lot and its not just that it's a Patek.
This is just a guess ... but I would think a person whom wears a...
$ 100,000 wrist watch of any brand most likely does not really care what anyone else thinks of him/her. Of course I could be wrong.
Nope...
Nope, you're totally right. They not only don't care what others think, they don't care what happens to others either; flies and vultures notwithstanding.
If this is the way you feel
Indeed, it amazes me to see all too often men wearing these gigantic and stupidly expensive Patek Philippe watches, and other brands, on their small wrists while looking proud yet oblivious of how silly they look to the eyes of others.
Then I would suggest that you never visit any countries in Asia.
this man had to have been very very small
for any PP to look really silly on him. The largest watch they make is a Celestial at 43mm, and it has a very nice balance to it that does not make it look to big at all. I can't say that I agree with you opinion on Patek jumping on the band wagon for just about anything. If you look at PP's history they have made large watches in the past. I believe the majority of their mens collection is 41mm and below. You also have to realize that PP is a company and its goal is to sell watches. If the market demands watches to be a little bigger and they will seller better because of it, then Patek would be silly not to listen
I agree...
...they are nice watches.
As to the rest, well, picture my shoulders shrugging. I reckon people should be free to wear whatever watch they want, and others should feel free to think as they wish.
Personally, I prefer small watches for two reasons - (1) larger watches keep bumping, uncomfortably, into the end of my ulna, and (2) the larger size tends to collect perspiration under it during the summer and become irritated. But I'm happy to tell people that the reason is because I prefer the understated elegance of a smaller watch.
As to the rest, well, picture my shoulders shrugging. I reckon people should be free to wear whatever watch they want, and others should feel free to think as they wish.
Personally, I prefer small watches for two reasons - (1) larger watches keep bumping, uncomfortably, into the end of my ulna, and (2) the larger size tends to collect perspiration under it during the summer and become irritated. But I'm happy to tell people that the reason is because I prefer the understated elegance of a smaller watch.