Overanalysing Watches

On the one hand, searching out that perfect piece and researching it and listing after it is half the fun. On the other hand, there are no perfect pieces.

Good point, it’s just there are a lot of pieces that are nearly there but then they have Arabic numerals instead of indices or the case is too big or too thick. The 41 Hamilton Frogman is another good one I love basically everything about it, but I wish they had a White dial version with a steel or blue bezel, they ever release that I’m buying one in seconds.

I’m trying to get to where you are I’m still at the wanting to buy everything stage. Hopefully I get to where you are soon as my wallet is starting to feel a bit light. 😉

Stay strong and be patient. Because there is no perfect watch, I often look to my collection to see which one would be the best fit.

Two divers with pencil hands? Gotta find me one with a broad arrow. It allows me to enjoy each for its beauty and for its quirks.

I think once I got to 7 and only wore 2 regularly I figured, time for quality over quantity

I’m waiting before getting another, Longines and Hamilton have been on a hot streak recently so I’m hoping for a sick release in the near future:)

I have lived a nice life by not being overly conflicted by most things in my day to day grind. Watches remain an interesting almost casual distraction for me. I will tear up at a friend’s final service,his friendship was special for me, yet notice the departed’s younger family somehow not losing it all. You can really squander your energies concerning yourself with the small stuff in life. My younger daughter noticed my gently worn BB58 Black dial watch on the kitchen counter one evening when I was cooking a family dinner and absconded with it with her mom’s consent! It was kinda small on my average size wrist. Life can suck or life can be great! You choose.

Yes. My problem isn't that I don't like a watch enough, or price, or style, but whether or not I will wear it enough to justify buying it.

I'm at the point where I don't want another safe queen. I got 4 solid contenders I'm waffling on. I feel your struggle.

Completely understand this perspective - especially as you go higher up the price brackets. At the lower end I can (to a degree) accept certain compromises (e.g. swapping out the bracelet or living with a ghost date position). But up the prices and I am looking for something close to perfect (for me) and am much less likely to accept compromises (e.g. poor OEM bracelet). It does enhance the experience/satisfaction of a really good one when you find them - even if sometimes that’s only to try them on in an AD.

im sure many of us are. well what made you dissapointed about bb 58?

Been wanting to get a black BB58 for a few years now. Tried one on 2 years ago and was disappointed. I think part of it was hype and the other was I went to the AD wearing my Seamaster and that watch is on an entirely different tier than the Black Bays. I still would like a 58 but my expectations are more realistic. Tudor makes very nice tool watches, not overly finishing and refined. They’re tools to be used. I also love the coloring of the 58 and that red triangle. That Sean Connery Bond era is what I love and the history of those mid century Rolex/Tudor subs. I don’t know if I’ll go new on it though. Can get 1k knocked off if go used and i think for the quality of the watch that makes sense. 4k new is kinda crazy for the quality.

Having picky/particular tastes with things like this can be a pain because you miss out on a lot of cool watches that are “so close.” But the truth is, you have your tastes for a reason, and something that falls short of them isn’t going to be worth the money you spend on it, so keep holding out for the piece that is right for you!

Same feeling with the BB58. I lusted over the pictures all over Instagram for months, but after trying it in the metal it didn't click. The proportions and finishing of that case are odd to me. That case to bezel ratio just isn't right.

What a beautiful blue watch...

Nevermind...😂

I have spent far too much money on watches. I'm getting picky now because it's my money. Well, it was my money until I gave it to the watch industry 🙃. I digress... what money is left I want to be very happy with my purchases. If a watch doesnt feel or look awesome it is a no go

I pay loads of attention to detail! I realise that nothing is perfect, but I continue to buy MORE in the pursuit!

I think overanalysing a watch is very common and normal. HOWEVER I don’t think it should dictate what you buy, yes it’s your money so do whatever you want but TO ME. I feel that no watch is perfect there’s always gonna be that “one thing” about a watch no matter the brand the style the movement ect. So I just say except a watches flaws or your dislikes and just enjoy it as a whole!

what you are doing is the only way in my opinion. what's the point of spending loads of it has flaws that annoy you. I try and do the same.

This is essentially me and the Omega Railmaster.

Should have started with one of these first ;)

Should have started with one of these first ;)

I totally get where you are coming from but Ive come full circle and now accept many watches that I perceived as “imperfect” before. What I find is crucial when buying a watch is the “goal” or “objective” of WHY you’re buying said watch. This helps to manage expectations to an extent and thereby assisting in the overall satisfaction. Let me explain. This year I was offered a Patek 5811G from my AD. The price is around $66,000. My main reasoning to buy said watch was mainly for “collecting”. Ie building up my watch collection portfolio, and actually “wearing” it was not the main priority although still a consideration of course. The 5811 wears amazing but for me a watch that currently trades at $150K is NOT a great daily watch. If I applied my “perfect watch” lenses, then I would not be buying this watch because it would be pointless to buy a watch I wont wear. But viewing it from a “collector” mentality, it makes sense to buy it. Same goes for a Rolex Yachtmaster 40 that I bought recently. From a “collection” perspective, it just didn’t make sense for me to add this. But from a “daily wear” stylish watch, it made perfect sense. So varying the way you view a watch can help you identify what you need. At least that’s my experience.

I totally understand where you're coming from. I agonize over "everyday" watches and sort through dozens of options before decifing. But Cornfedks has a point: there is no perfect watch. Even my grail, a Rolex Datejust 36, has aspects about the bracelet that I'm not a fan of. This hobby is like buying a car; choose the option that has the most upsides because there will ALWAYS be negatives.

Its better to have Collecting of very different watches, than buying the same

I really don’t understand how their marketing department doesn’t see it, I have strong opinions on Seiko but I will be the first to defend them when it comes to looks

I like variety so I would prefer something drastically different from my main two to make a nice balanced collection

For this exact reason ive got orient Maestro, vostok komandirskie 24hours and casio a700

There is really no perfect watch.. but of course, expectations increase the higher you go the price range but then there is really diminishing returns the higher you go so those brands tend to put more "value" in exclusivity by making their watches out of reach of most people price wise or supply wise. A watch is really just a watch, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

Absolutely on point it really gets to a point of “look at this shiny thing I have that you don’t”, makes it hard to justify expensive watches sometimes cause are you buying it cause you love it or cause you secretly wanna show off?

Trying the watch on is absolutely everything, imo. You can’t truly know how you will like it until then and only then. For years I’ve tried to talk myself out of the Rolex Sub ref. 126610LV. Only after trying it on did I know it was the perfect watch for my wrist in its current 41mm case size.

That's a good way to save money, but nitpicking a Tudor BB58? I wish I had that luxury...