*cough* Hello! I'm a historian.
Hello, fellow watch enthusiasts!
I am a passionate collector, captivated by the craftsmanship and the rich history each watch carries. The allure of classic chronograph styles, like the telemeter from Tissot, has always resonated with me. I am particularly drawn to designing and selling watches, a journey that began when I received my first watch as a gift.
In my collection, you'll find pieces that reflect my personal style and appreciation for aesthetics rather than simply their price tag or popularity. The Citizen 8700 holds a special place, not only for its stunning look but also for its versatility and value for money. Yet, I am always looking to expand my collection, and I can already see a Longines Master Collection timepiece gracing my collection in the near future.
But collecting watches isn't just about pursuing the next addition. It's about cherishing what you love, embracing surprises, and seeing value beyond the price tag. I've found historic treasures for less than $300 and each discovery fuels my passion more. To me, every watch is like a journal entry, unique and reflective of individual tastes. And isn’t it more exciting when each entry tells its own story?
So, let's dive into this world of horology together, explore, learn, and share our unique stories. After all, who wants a journal just like everyone else's? Let's make ours interesting together!
Looking forward to our shared journey,
J.S. McDuff
I'm an ardent watch collector and historian, tracing the ebb and flow of time through the lens of horology. My fascination began with the intricate mechanisms that tick beneath each dial and has grown...
Hello there and welcome to wc. I'm looking forward seeing and reading from you. Your story really sounds very interesting.
Welcome and I'm looking forward to some stories!
Welcome to the crunch sir!
Looking forward to seeing your watches 👍🏻
Welcome brother
Look forward to seeing your posts!
Welcome to the WatchCrunch family! I’m excited to see some of your collection on WRUW.
Welcome! Bring on the history, I say!
Welcome to WatchCrunch! Im sure you’ll like it here.
I gotta tell you. The #1wc that has been going on is great. I have survived up until now when there are 8 people left. Its been a ton of fun and i think you should try it next year and bring some historical charm!
#1wc
Welcome to watch crunch!
Welcome. I dabble in vintage, but I wouldn’t by any stretch of the imagination call myself a watch historian.
Welcome. I dabble in vintage, but I wouldn’t by any stretch of the imagination call myself a watch historian.
It took me a few years of getting connected to the right people to really feel like I understood from a technical perspective the advancements of the watch induction. I have a few friends here in Illinois (The Elgin Museum) that have really shown me a deep appreciation, and I'll never stop learning.
Welcome! After a while, I realize that watch designs have been copied and emulated over and over. So I've grown more appreciative of the history of each heritage brand.
Hello, and welcome to the WC! 😀 I am a Humanities Librarian (i.e., a specialist, a librarian who also holds a master's degree in a humanities field, in my case, English) and also an amateur genealogist. I am fascinated with history, and with watches, but I don't know enough about either to consider myself "knowledgable," or "well-versed." I look forward to having academic discussions about watch history with you! Cheers! 🍻
Hello, and welcome to the WC! 😀 I am a Humanities Librarian (i.e., a specialist, a librarian who also holds a master's degree in a humanities field, in my case, English) and also an amateur genealogist. I am fascinated with history, and with watches, but I don't know enough about either to consider myself "knowledgable," or "well-versed." I look forward to having academic discussions about watch history with you! Cheers! 🍻
*raises glass* hear hear, my good sir! I'm always happy to learn and to show people stuff that is almost always off the radar. If you want somewhere incredible to start, I would look into the technology of 1969. The first automatic chronograph, the quartz movement, the plastic movement (Autolub) that saved both swatch and Tissot, and the LED Watch from Hamilton Pulsar that made it into a Bond film. All of these technologies were fighting for the future of watches, and Quartz definitely won, but to see it in retrospect is an incredible place to start if you're looking for a jumping-off point.
Welcome! After a while, I realize that watch designs have been copied and emulated over and over. So I've grown more appreciative of the history of each heritage brand.
That is my personal drive as well! The movements are really what does it for me; the complications, and how they make them smaller and more accurate, and how technologies affect the watch and how people respond to them is just a rollercoaster of fun! My favorite personal movement is the ETA 7751, I was really into moon phases when I was newly into watches, and what both Longines and Omega did with that movement are to me works of art. The master collection from Longine, and the Omega Speedmaster Mark 40, are my grail watches.
Welcome to WatchCrunch! Im sure you’ll like it here.
I gotta tell you. The #1wc that has been going on is great. I have survived up until now when there are 8 people left. Its been a ton of fun and i think you should try it next year and bring some historical charm!
#1wc
I have tried to understand what it is but it sounds like a lot of fun!
Welcome! Hope to see more of your collection and what story each piece has for you.
Welcome! Hope to hear more stories!