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Fear eats up your brain. A lesson to learn…😉

To all wonderful purists here,

I just wanted to tell you a short incident that I've been "annoying" about for the entire vacation... And a lesson! 😉

Shortly before my New Year's Eve vacation, I (as we all) were „bombarded“ with terror news from the Middle East by the media (including a famous German luxury watch influencer, who therefore only ever takes his cheap Seiko with him as a vacation watch), that I spontaneously bought a Seiko - and left all my other watches at home.

Without thinking. Which I've never done before.

Now I'm sitting here in Oman, the safest and most peaceful country in the Middle East, in a wonderful peaceful resort on the beach in the sunrise with a cheap Seiko on my hand and I think often:

“Actually, you would much rather dive into the sea with one of your nice sportive holiday watches that “really” mean something to you (BP Fifty fathoms, Panerai Submersible, Ulysse Nardin Marine, VC Overseas, or “just” a Rolex Sub) - Or see them sparkling in the sun…“

You never stop learning! ☺️

P.S. But life is often kind to us.

Not always faster, higher, further!

“What you learn to know, you also learn to love” - and suddenly I slowly become happy about my 300 euro watch on my wrist every new morning. The dial sparkles in the sun just like that of the 100 times more expensive Overseas... (Well: almost!!! 😂)

With this in mind: A happy new year 2024 to all!

Martin

P.S. And as far as the many price increases of some luxury brands (not only, but especially the Richmont Group) are concerned, and the investment funds behind them are simply greedy: we as watch lovers have to develop a new, different, healthier attitude than “higher, faster, further”… again back to values like before “value, real craftsmanship and less show for money”…

The Seiko looks nice and will do the job.

By: Steve E : January 8th, 2024-03:45

Great shot

By: Arronax : January 8th, 2024-04:27

Keeps us warm for those of us going through colder weather! There's something special about enjoying more affordable pleasures in life.

So often „less is more“…

By: SuperKarma : January 8th, 2024-08:15

Does not count for brain and Horsepower! 😉

Great shot and very true insights. I am also big fan of Seikos, true inhouse , so easy to wear and enjoy..

By: Ajas : January 8th, 2024-04:45

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Nearly same shot and hopefully same emotions, Ayas! ☺️

By: SuperKarma : January 8th, 2024-07:32

Yeah. Shot take in Langkawi, one of nice islands in Malaysia. Emotions superb positive. Love Seiko’s for their wearability and dependability

By: Ajas : January 8th, 2024-07:56

Enjoy your time on the beach and that dial rocks IMO

Right. They aren't necessarily unfounded

By: blau : January 8th, 2024-11:55

but they are *often* unfounded! The trouble, of course, is fear can't tell the difference.

Fear can just rob us of so much fun in this wonderful hobby...

By: SuperKarma : January 8th, 2024-17:39

It's not worth it! (Ok, I wouldn't let my bare arm hang out of the car with a Rolex in Rio...😉)

LOL

By: blau : January 8th, 2024-17:53

as long as the car doesn't slow down you'll probably be fine!

Totally agree with what you said about the necessity to go back to some fundamentals. It is the Revolution of the Milked Cows. :)

By: amanico : January 8th, 2024-07:03

Nicolas, you are so right… Watchlovers are NOT Guccibag buyers!

By: SuperKarma : January 8th, 2024-07:34

Nothing wrong with Gucci Bag Buyers, but well, passion cannot be milked, but encouraged...

By: amanico : January 8th, 2024-07:45

After having been in the manufacturing facilities of Blancpain, Breguet and Vacheron…

By: SuperKarma : January 8th, 2024-08:33

and having seen still the „sparkling“ in the eyes of many workers there for the work they do and appreciate (and I highly esteem them for that mindset and work) it became clear for me how big the difference already is and will increase in the future betwe...

I totally hear you.

By: amanico : January 8th, 2024-15:52

I once did some work with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, before the company was bought by BMW

By: cazalea : January 11th, 2024-21:34

The guy I was consulting with said, "It's a bit odd working for a company making products you will never be able to buy, but it doesn't mean I'm not proud to be here making fine automobiles." The Swiss watchmakers may feel the same way, although with Seik...

Nice Seiko with beautiful orange dial. You are right. We do not need to spend huge amount of money to get nice watches and love them.

By: Great Watch Fan : January 8th, 2024-15:18

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By: Michael Reilly : January 8th, 2024-21:56

I hope you locked your front door before you left. lol. Enjoy your vacation.

Less is more ….

By: bimbeano : January 19th, 2024-00:06

…. Which is i’ve been used to throughout my entire life 😅 All i wear now are cheap watches and if i could i would even drive very cheap cars.

Seiko

Fear eats up your brain. A lesson to learn…😉

Fear eats up your brain. A lesson to learn…😉

The Seiko looks nice and will do the job.

Great shot

So often „less is more“…

Great shot and very true insights. I am also big fan of Seikos, true inhouse , so easy to wear and enjoy..

Nearly same shot and hopefully same emotions, Ayas! ☺️

Yeah. Shot take in Langkawi, one of nice islands in Malaysia. Emotions superb positive. Love Seiko’s for their wearability and dependability

That’s a beautiful shot, both the watch and location.

🙏🏻

I’ve had similar fears and concerns, they aren’t necessarily unfounded.

Right. They aren't *necessarily* unfounded

Fear can just rob us of so much fun in this wonderful hobby...

LOL

Totally agree with what you said about the necessity to go back to some fundamentals. It is the Revolution of the Milked Cows. :)

Nicolas, you are so right… Watchlovers are NOT Guccibag buyers!

Nothing wrong with Gucci Bag Buyers, but well, passion cannot be milked, but encouraged...

After having been in the manufacturing facilities of Blancpain, Breguet and Vacheron…

I totally hear you.

I once did some work with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, before the company was bought by BMW

Beautiful watch, beautiful sentiments

Thanks, David…

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The Gaza war…

Nice Seiko with beautiful orange dial. You are right. We do not need to spend huge amount of money to get nice watches and love them.

✅✅

Less is more ….

Right. They aren't necessarily unfounded