Bites: My Cold, Dark Heart - The Hunt for Genuine Kindness in the Watch World.

Firstly thank you for the continual help and kindness adding me in each week to the Bites. ❤

I was watching YouTube over the weekend and there seems to be new bad blood between Oisin and Paul Thorpe, whether it is currently only one-sided I'm still to figure out, while Oisin was on his channel smoking a cigar and drinking wine and talking about all things good and bad in the watch world, Paul was on another channel discussing watches with a few fellow YouTubers , I didn't see too much of Pauls channel that night as I was intrigued in what Oisin had to say and it was good listening for Paul. Would be worth a listen but he's pulled the video! so maybe head to Paul's and see if he bites back

Thank you Ben 🙏

Thank you for the mention. I always appreciate it 👍

Welcome back from Marroco! How’s the stomach?

Thank you for mentioning the ”Watches from each decade” post.

I agree with you that watchpeople seems to be genuinly kind and generous people, watchcrunchers included. In my interaction with professional watchpeople I feel the same. With few exception they seems generally interested in watches, not only their own brand. If it is genuin or not can be hard to tell. But it is of less interest to me, the important to me is if I get a positive experience or not. Shure in some cases I can imagine it’s just a professional fasade, but it is still so much better than the alternative. Me personally, I try to be nice to watchpeople, as well as non watchpeople, and feels that it pays back most of the time.

Honestly… since the Windup Meet up my perspective on people might have changed … usually I hate everyone including myself, but in order to have a more pleasant experience and conversation with other people starts from within. I believe the problem is within ourselves and once that is fix we can all be nice to each other…although I’m a working progress … it takes time and patience … hence I would love to do more meet ups and have more watch friends !! Or friends in general !! ☺… I truly truly truly enjoy the meet ups plus I’m semi drunk it’s even better…haha aside from that I appreciate all the Crunchers well except for @DeeperBlue shes such a pain!! 😁

Cynical you!

Moi?! Cynical?! 😀

Physical meetups are the best. I saw that you might turn up in London, bringing the wifie to some Christmas shopping. Clever👍

Fingers crossed 🤞

Ooo... I love a bit of drama. It's like Emmerdale 😆

I see how busy you are cranking out loads of content! Keep up the good work! 🍻

@DeeperBlue nice article! I like toy think the majority of those in the watch collecting community/industry that I have met are good people. Clearly as with anything always minorities who will Always have a bad rep though.

thank yin for mentioning the latest episode of the the ZT Podcast too! 😎

Regarding genuine kindness in general, the world would benefit if we could always remember and practice the “golden rule.”

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.

Have a blessed day, Kaysia and everyone. 😎

Yes, I believe in good karma being returned.

I do try and think the best of people, even if I've had a less than pleasant experience.

There is one brand that has come across as a bit arrogant during the couple of times I've met them, but I'm guessing they are just trying to sell themselves and I try not to judge them for it.... But I am a pretty judgy person 😆

Having just come back from a tip heavy vacation also...it makes you think...but my wife and I had some genuinely great interactions with people (the sun has to be a factor)...enough so it makes our beloved East Coast seem pretty damn gloomy and you don't even see it unless you leave...BTW missed the Bites last week!

The large amount of decent people on this forum keep us engaged that's for sure.

Wow, that's high praise. However you, and Rolex, might not want to see my future comparison between the Summiteer and the Explorer. It's going to be controversial. And to answer your question, yes Rolex paid me a couple of bazillions, but seems I need first to send a small payment to a Nigerian guy to liberate the funds :D

Welcome back! There’s good people out there keep the faith. For example Ivan & Judy at Vario. Also I've met some great people here and formed some solid friendships. From all over the world including Belper🍻 Almost too many to list, But I do want to mention a few that stand out.

@SurferJohn @ChronoGuy @UnholiestJedi @Mr.Dee.Bater @TalkingDugong @JaeBust of course my Wingman. The one and only @Ichibunz

Aww.... Wuv you too, man! 🍻

*manly hugs and backslapping all around*

Also I second @Whitesalmon's shout out. @SurferJohn, @UnholiestJedi, @Mr.Dee.Bater, @Ichibunz and my man from Atlanta (if he's not jetsetting all over the world), @JaeBust.

You guys are da best!

Thanks Shahn! Back at ya brother 😉

Thank you, @Whitesalmon and @TalkingDugong, for the kind words and mention. I would also like to include @ChronoGuy and many others who make this place feel like a home away from home. 🥂🍾

Thank you, @UnholiestJedi, Todd, for the mention. You embody the jest and substance of this hobby with your eclectic, down-to-earth, distinctive collection. You may be the chosen one amongst us. Keep up the faith, bro, and enjoy your ride, kind Sir! 🍻

I do believe this has to be the longest and coolest post I have seen yet. Your contribution to this channel is pretty spectacular sir!

In an answer to your "genuinely being nice" question, it is one that is nearly impossible to answer. The only time we can ever know a persons true character is to be around them when things are going particularly bad. That's when the real nature of a human being is on full display.

Sorry I'm late to this discussion, but it's taken me days to read all the comment's. But now that I've done so, it's hard to believe that there is so much hatred, bigotry, war, strife etc in the world.

If only our global leaders could buy a decent watch and come on the Crunch, they would see how easy it is for a globally diverse bunch of guys n gals to get along with each other.

And, as this is Memorial Day 11/11 let's remember the words of the late, great John Lennon "Give Peace a Chance"

Lastly, I would love to mention my family, Mrs Yonder and the guys down the pub... Okay, and you lot.. my fellow Crunchers, my followers, my inspirations, the people who make me laugh, the people who make me jealous, and lastly the people who encourage me to empty my bank account

@TimexBadger @smashburger @drcarter13 @NewbombTurk @DAF_punk @EILorez @ChiefIlliniwek @sossij @MrGeod @hakki501 @UnholiestJedi @watchguard77 @JaeBust @casiodean

Don't worry Doc.. I haven't forgotten you @DocBilly46

Very true words. So often we can judge a brand on how they manage a bad situation. Customer service is key.

And thank you for your kind words 🍻

I love all the positivity this post has generated between everyone ❤

Hi, thanks to everyone for the welcome. I saw my username mentioned in the new members post and wanted to say thank you. I am liking this community of fellow watch enthusiasts, hope to contribute and learn more.